As soon as those words left her mouth, the four elders in the room quickly made their way out.

"Kids these days, they're just too liberal!" one of them muttered.

Molly found herself in a bind; she'd rather face anything than do a sports drill.

Chad hadn't expected this turn of events and hesitated before saying, "No way, if we have to bargain, it's just for one." Molly pouted, "Nope, ten."

Chad, ever the negotiator, laid out his terms clearly, "A peck on the cheek counts as 0.5, a kiss on the lips is worth 2."

No sooner had he finished than all the elders retreated to their bedrooms.

Feeling outmatched, Molly fumed, "Chad, you sly fox. Back off, I'm done."

Chad, quick to leverage his position, threatened, "I'm calling Andre right now."

Molly, gritting her teeth, conceded, "Fine, let's just do this."

Chad released her, triumphant, and couldn't resist reminding, "Choose wisely which kiss is worth it."

Molly, kneeling on the yoga mat and wrapping her arms around Chad's neck, aimed for his cheek, but Chad turned, making their lips meet.

Molly recoiled instantly, her eyes flaring.

With no one else in the living room, Chad sat down on the yoga mat, pulling Molly close with a mischievous grin, teasing her with the math, "If it's a lip kiss, you owe me 20 more. But if it's the cheek, you're in debt for 90." "Can I pay in installments?"

Chad responded, "Interest usually applies to installments."

"What kind of interest?"

she knew it, Molly was drawn in again, this time acutely aware

waist tightened, the pain from the kiss intensified, Chad's breathing grew heavier, his arm veins bulging more prominently, and his Adam's apple bobbed with each swallow, as if he wished to devour Molly

with embarrassment, her lips still tingling with his presence,

behind a hint of their intimacy, adding to their flirtation. Molly's ears reddened at his reply, "Compounding

yoga mat, "Molly, hold my knees. It's

Molly's embarrassment deepened!

Chad's feet, pressing down on his knees, watching him effortlessly complete the sit-ups, "1,

on the yoga mat, mindful of their surroundings. His breath warm, he warned the girl beneath him,

harmonious meal. Coleen, curious about the outcome, asked, "How many sit-ups did Chad end

the silent woman beside him,

ear of yours heard

Molly, "How

her fork, sheepishly replied, "Around

to the fact. Her daughter had married into

door, "I only have one request for you. It doesn't matter if you move your stuff, but I

of course, but um, I'm going downstairs to keep Grandma company

a response, Molly dashed

paying attention to the show. He didn't mind; he watched along. Grandma Aubree's show ended at eight, but with her granddaughter clinging to her, she was

amidst boring commercials, Molly tempted, "Grandma, I can cast the whole series to the TV from my phone. You can binge-watch without interruptions." Grandma Aubree was about to agree when Chad chimed in, "I've recently dealt with cases of elderly staying up

his help for health issues? He's clearly bluffing." Chad countered, "Because the victim was scammed

and you're here instead of

"Caught him the

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