Molly had no clue when she'd dozed off during the movie, but Chad did. When the horror scenes got too intense, she'd squint her eyes shut, only to get bored when the suspense faded. After a series of yawns, she eventually drifted off, snuggled against Chad's chest.

Chad wasn't really watching the movie; his attention was all on her.

With a gentle sigh, he cleaned up the remnants of their movie night and carefully tucked her into bed.

As Molly settled in, she instinctively rolled over, finding a cozy spot to continue her sleep.

Chad took a quick trip to the bathroom and returned with a washcloth to clean her hands, sticky from peeling lychees earlier.

When it was time for Chad to turn in, he stripped down to his cotton boxers, his muscular torso on display as he leaned in to check on Molly.

Restless, Chad tossed and turned until he finally slid closer, lifting the blanket to touch Molly's red sash - the once perfect bow now untied.

With a mischievous grin, he finally drifted off to sleep, content.

Whether it was the comfort of the new bed or just getting used to the new environment, Molly overslept. By the time she woke up, Mia had already finished a class.

And then...

"Where are my clothes?! Chad, where are yours?!" Molly exclaimed, quickly covering herself with the vibrant red quilt.

Chad, completely unfazed, stood up. "I changed mine. Check the floor for yours."

Sure enough, there was her red gown on the floor.

as she picked up her nightgown, wondering aloud, "How

gave Chad a couple

see if they would also "run away" during the night. Sure enough, her nightgown stayed put, clearing Chad from her suspicions. But

often remarked, "Sleeping without clothes is

wedding, on her visit back to the Cedillo family home, Molly eagerly awaited Mia's school dismissal before pulling her aside

"Let me guess, Chad sleeps without pajamas, claiming it's more

Molly nodded. "Andre too?"

just like him. Eventually, Andre had to give in and wear

decided to buy a giant teddy bear to place between her and Chad. The first night, Chad kicked the teddy bear off

to navigating back to their room and sleeping beside Chad, accepting his presence beside her pillow, and even started to enjoy the

say newlyweds need

before. Molly and Chad have been living together for over a decade." Molly admired her best friend, "Mia, you're

the wedding coincided with Mia's weekend off, the four

you and Chad still like

cleared her throat awkwardly, "How

up together, Molly. I know you

looking puzzled, asked, "Auntie, Aunt Mia, what do

Leo, will you? I need to talk about some grown-up stuff

off and joined the Cedillo family, engaging in a chat with Bruce and Andre in the living room. Bruce was nearing retirement, and both families were looking to groom a successor, with

not long after Molly's wedding, Leo ended up

advised, "If you really don't want to do

his situation to a drastic choice, "Mia, would you dare tell

stepping out of the career path laid out

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