Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance

Vivian couldn't take the intense stare any longer and blurted out, "What are you looking at?"

Jade, towering over her with an air of dominance, retorted, "Next time you come over, make sure to swipe a couple more of my brother's designer clothes. The cops won't bother with cheap stuff!" Molly felt a surge of anger when she heard Vivian's misleading words, clearly meant to cause confusion.

But as she studied Vivian's conniving, petty face, she reminded herself she knew Chad well. He wouldn't give Vivian the time of day, let alone spend a night at her place. He'd probably need a shower just from looking at her. Calming down, Molly's mind raced. Vivian showing up all of a sudden didn't add up. If she had Chad's clothes, why not just bring them along? It was clear she was here to make trouble, either for Chad or Molly herself. Molly scoffed at Vivian's explanation. "Talk about sky-high arrogance meeting rock-bottom stupidity."

Vivian didn't catch the insult and frowned, glaring at Molly. "What do you mean by that?"

Molly smirked. "I'm saying you have no shame."

She eyed Vivian critically. "When have you ever seen my brother's uniform at our place? Everyone in the Byrne family knows Chad washes his own uniforms. The best you've got is probably a plain white shirt."

As another cab rolled up, Molly hailed it. "You know, if you're so desperate to cling to something of my brother's, keep the shirt."

She was about to get into the taxi when Vivian interjected, "I don't think you have the final say. It's just a shirt, but that one? Chad will definitely come for it."

Vivian leaned in close and whispered, "That shirt has Chad's initials embroidered on it. And a little heart-shaped strawberry."

Molly shot Vivian a look, slammed the car door shut, and told the driver to take off.

Coleen appeared, "Molly, isn't your own room enough for you to mess up? What are you looking for in your brother's room?" "Mum, didn't Chad have that shirt with the heart-shaped strawberry? He never wore it, just kept it hanging

high, Mia and I were supposed to be studying. She was secretly knitting scarves, and I took up embroidery. Mia made scarves for Cooper and Leo, and I embroidered strawberries and coal pieces for my brother and Leo." After finishing her embroidery, her fingers were sore, and she fancied herself "Lady Ziwei," much

was Molly's debut, proof of her crafty hands and virtuous spirit. Even if she struggled to thread a needle now, she

it, Vivian must've stolen it!" Molly cursed after

her son's closet. "Just wait until Chad comes

her phone, and dialed Vivian's number from the

A dingy motel.

at the threshold, taking in the disheveled surroundings

room's condition, her eyes scanning for

you actually showed up," Vivian smirked

that shirt's significance to my brother, stole it, and now you're using it to bait him into a late-night rendezvous? Planning to play the temptress?" While the family was mostly at the hospital, they hadn't expected

wear, always hanging in his closet. Even though it was a mere thirty-dollar college purchase, it was priceless to him. "And now you've

was the

painted up like a demon, you'd probably

me, who would gift such a personal item to

replied, "Obviously, someone he

supposed to be green with envy knowing her man holds another in

who gave it to