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?"

it, Molly was drawn in again, this time acutely aware of the masculine scent invading her senses, the wild

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 completely. At the right moment, Chad released Molly. Observing her flushed face and bitten lip, he chuckled, "Better pay off

her lips still tingling with his presence, "That's illegal, and here you are, a police

a hint of their intimacy, adding to their flirtation. Molly's ears reddened

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

Molly's embarrassment deepened!

feet, pressing down on his knees, watching him effortlessly complete the sit-ups, "1, 2, 3,... 19, 20, 21, ... 49.1,

a bit extra. Then, in one swift move, he had Molly beside him on the yoga mat, mindful of their

curious about the

silent woman beside him, "Mom's talking to

yours heard

turned to Molly, "How many did your

nibbling on her fork, sheepishly replied, "Around sixty or

the fact. Her daughter had married into a "good

"I only have one request for you. It doesn't matter if

course, but

for a response,

Aubree cuddling, barely paying attention to the show. He didn't mind; he watched along. Grandma Aubree's

agree when Chad chimed in, "I've recently dealt with cases of elderly

anyone seek his help for health issues? He's clearly bluffing." Chad countered, "Because the victim was scammed out of her medical funds, and she reported

and you're here instead

unfazed, "Caught him

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