Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance

complained, tugging lightly at her lower eyelids as she scrutinized her reflection.

After Molly finished her nightly routine, she perched on the edge of her bed, camera in hand, turning on the light to inspect her face in the screen. "Chad, this is all your fault. I haven't been getting any rest these past few days, and now I've got bags under my eyes." She Chad, who was at the foot of the bed stripping off his shirt, ready to climb into bed himself, replied, "I've been pulling all-nighters without getting any bags. How come you've got them after just two days?"

Molly set her phone aside, casting a glance at Chad, who was now bare-chested. "That's because your skin's too thick for bags to show up," she retorted.

Chad just laughed, proceeding to unbuckle his belt, about to slide off his jeans.

Molly immediately pointed at him, "Don't you dare strip! Sleep with your clothes on."

Chad froze, mistaking Molly's insistence as a bout of shyness at their shared vulnerability.

Jade revealed her reasoning. "In case we've got any centipedes or snakes showing up tonight, you'll be able to run faster if you're wearing pants while holding me."

Chad chuckled, "No running tonight. If they come, I'll catch them for you."

The thought of Chad catching bugs sent shivers down Molly's spine.

Since they didn't have any change of clothes at their old family home, Molly ended up sleeping in her hoodie and jeans, which was far from comfortable. Chad's hand rested on Molly's waist, "It's more comfortable to sleep without clothes."

Molly shook her head, "I need to be ready to run."

Chad reassured her, "What's there to fear when I'm here?"

Eventually, Molly gave in. Sleeping fully clothed was too hot, but the thought of bugs crawling on her if she didn't cover up was even more unsettling.

clothes and get under the covers. The bugs won't get you

Molly sat up in the dark, raised her arms, and slipped off her hoodie, revealing her smooth skin in

Chad could see her clearly, his hand

your hands

foot of the bed before lying down again. The bed was so small she could feel Chad's warm skin against hers. She turned away from

"Get closer. Don't leave any gap

Molly remained silent.

homes. Imagine if one decides to slither

snuggled into Chad's arms. "Say one more word, and I'm

feeling the warmth of Molly so close, found his

cheeks glowing in the moonlight, "Tonight, you better keep it together, or I'm heading to sleep with Mom, and you can bunk with Dad!" Just then, their peaceful moment was interrupted by Coleen knocking. "Molly, are you asleep

"No, Mom, I'm up."

announced, "Your grandma found an old dress for you to wear as

the slightly ajar door, immediately feeling a sense of security as she slipped

and Chad quickly fell

slept till nine the next morning, cocooned in bed, while neighbors came

couldn't help but tease, "My daughter's a real sleepyhead, still in bed. And Chad didn't

of Molly's pregnancy

finally awoke, feeling incredibly

morning, the Byrne men had ventured into town to investigate the rumor of a factory possibly encroaching on their land. Their efforts proved the rumor baseless, much to their relief. Returning

with Coleen lecturing her about the importance of adjusting her sleep schedule for work. "How come?" the men asked

factory's being built

Molly, teased,