Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance

Juliana was dead set on not apologizing. She jumped at the chance and hopped into a cab. Vivian's dad wasn't far behind. "Vivian, Chad's a cop. What if he nabs us? We need to scram."

Vivian glanced at her dad, a man who had never shown an ounce of responsibility. No wonder her mom had divorced him. In that moment, her family felt like nothing but dead weight. If she could just shake them off, maybe she'd finally get the life she wanted. She remembered agreeing to let Juliana and her dad get together, not because she liked this dim-witted woman, but because Juliana was easy to manipulate. Plus, her brother and his wife were loaded and well-connected.

Even as a teenager, Vivian knew she had to lay the groundwork for her future.

Chade Inc. was worth billions, and she had clawed her way to those connections. There was no way she was letting them go.

Soon, Dave showed up. He hesitated, unsure whether to stick around. Vivian's mind was already spinning with a new plan.

She lied smoothly, "Dave, you should go too. If something happens to Auntie, Molly might lose it. I'll stay here and wait for the surgery to end."

The taxi driver was getting impatient. Juliana shouted, "Dave, get in the car!"

Finally, Dave got in.

Vivian watched them leave with a twisted smile. "Dad, Mom, don't go back to the motel. Get an overnight train ticket and head home. Stay away from Havenbrook until I say it's safe."

Juliana nodded, "Okay, we'll head to the train station."

As the cab pulled away, Vivian's face lit up with a sinister grin.

She walked into the emergency room and spotted an elderly couple. She plopped down next to them, tears streaming down her face. "Grandma, Grandpa, what do I do? My parents just took off. I only told them to apologize to Auntie, and they left me here." Grandma Aubree, crying in the hospital, lamented, "It's our fault, we've harmed Coleen."

Vivian wiped away Grandma Aubree's tears. "Don't cry, Grandma. It's my fault. I couldn't stop my mom."

Molly was beside herself, only managing to stay calm because Chad held her close.

For as long as Coleen had been in the emergency room, Chad had been holding Molly.

were silent, their hearts pounding with fear and concern for

something happens to Mom, I swear I'll kill someone. You can't look the other way then-you'll have to arrest

but I'll never chase you. If you ever kill someone, I'll run away with you. You can't take care of yourself, and you'd be scared in the dark.

first to emerge. Kendrick, overcome with relief, could

for her to be admitted. She's had a shock; her brain waves are unstable, and the wound from her

his wife wasn't in immediate danger, Kendrick sank back into his chair, finally exhaling the breath he didn't realize he'd been holding. His eyes welled up with tears.

my mom awake

Coleen, who was wearing an oxygen mask.

tried to make herself as invisible as possible to avoid Molly's

your aunt been discharged? You were supposed

has to stay

tell something was wrong from

energy to explain. "Mia, I'll call you when I

her dark phone screen, her

in the afternoon,

name Coleen called out upon waking

to cry out all her fear and shock. Coleen stroked her daughter's hair, turned to look at her husband and son by the bed, and managed a

Vivian finally breathed a sigh

"Auntie, I'm sorry."

at Vivian. "Get out, don't show

looking as if she

twice, reminding Coleen, "You need to stay calm and keep your spirits up.

of work, Coleen remembered the company

think about it, Mom. I'll cancel

by the sudden cancellation of the