Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance

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 did our clothes end up all

gave Chad a couple more

afternoon, Molly decided to switch back to her old pajamas, curious to see if they would also "run away" during the night. Sure enough, her nightgown stayed put, clearing Chad from her suspicions. But every morning, she still

remarked, "Sleeping without clothes

to the Cedillo family home, Molly eagerly awaited Mia's school dismissal before pulling

guess, Chad sleeps without pajamas, claiming

Molly nodded. "Andre too?"

refusing to wear pajamas to bed, wanting to be just like him. Eventually, Andre had to give in and wear them. Now, it's a whole

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

to navigating back to their room and sleeping beside Chad, accepting his presence beside her pillow, and even started to enjoy the mornings in bed again. What made Molly happiest was that the people needed Chad, and

say newlyweds need time

doesn't need that. Couples who need to adjust are those who haven't lived together before. Molly and Chad have been living together for over a decade." Molly admired her best

home not long after the wedding coincided with Mia's weekend off, the

and Chad

cleared her throat awkwardly,

grown up together, Molly. I know you inside

asked, "Auntie, Aunt Mia, what do you

need to talk about some grown-up stuff with your aunt." Anya, ever

were looking to groom a successor, with Chad being the obvious choice. Andre had hoped his nephew Leo would take an interest in the company. However, Leo had other plans, declaring a firm

wedding, Leo ended up at the company,

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

compared his situation to a drastic choice, "Mia, would you dare tell your husband you want

out of the career path laid out by Andre was akin to