Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance
Chapter 821

Jade was taken aback, her eyes wide with disbelief. Wait, what? Chad had a crush on her all those years ago?

Had Chad been interested in her even back then? Was she really that irresistible? Molly couldn't help but feel a little smug about her undeniable allure.

Chad admitted, "Back when I realized I liked you, I rushed into a relationship just to try and fix my messed-up feelings for you. It was probably the most impulsive thing I ever did, and when it didn't work out, we broke up. I even tried to keep my distance from you. Then, when you started hanging out with Leo, it drove me nuts. And, well, you know the rest.”

There was that time when they were out shopping, and Chad caught her, dragged her away, and gave her a stern talking-to, almost causing a rift between her and Leo.

And then later, when she hit it off with Donnie. Poor Donnie took quite a few hits from Chad. Turns out Chad was into her even back then.

Every time she had a suitor, Chad would dig up dirt on them. He practically stopped short of saying, "Their family plot has bad Feng Shui, not fit for marriage."

He even shared all these tragic marriage stories... It was all part of his plan!

He cut off all her other suitors, leaving only a "Chad" flower on her romantic branch.

Chad was the master of cunning and strategy.

He had been plotting from the get-go.

After hearing the whole story, Molly quipped, "Chad, you're kind of a psycho~" Officer Chad was at a loss for words. He wished he could just zip Molly's lips!

After the explanation, Molly changed into her pajamas and went to bed. Chad followed her out.

"Now that the misunderstanding's cleared up, can we pick up where we left off last night? I'll let you keep one 'life'!" Chad emphasized the word "life."

Molly rolled her eyes and tossed a pillow at him, "Go sleep outside."

Chad caught the pillow, "Didn't we just clear things up?"

Molly knew she had the upper hand. After all her overthinking lately, she wasn't going to let Chad off the hook that easily.

"Chad, according to our original deal, odd days are mine and even days are yours. Since you kept this from me for so long, I won't make any crazy demands. Let's sleep in separate rooms. However long you kept me in the dark, that's how many nights we'll be apart. If you kept it from me for fifteen days, we'll be apart for thirty nights. Since even days are yours, and odd days are mine. If this month has 31 days, then we'll be apart for 31 nights, since the 31st is an odd number~"

Officer Chad put his hands on his hips, "Molly, hear me out."

"I'm not interested, I don't have the patience." Molly made sure to say everything she wanted, leaving no room for Chad to speak.

Chad approached the bed, "You want kids, but we can't make that happen if we're in separate rooms."

"Oh, changed my mind." Molly teased like a mischievous sprite, "Having kids was just to ensure your legacy with the Byrne family."

This time, Officer Chad was the one left speechless.

Molly gave Chad an innocent smile, "So, Chad, take care of yourself and your heart. We Cedillos are possessive; a lover's body and soul must belong only to us. Anyone who dares not comply will face the consequences I mentioned." Molly even gave a deliberate glance at Chad's lower half.

Chad pleaded, "Molly, this was my bad." He paused for a moment, trying to defend himself, "Confession might earn me a lighter sentence, just punish me for two days."

Molly joyfully shook her head, "The judge might be lenient, but Judge Molly is the toughest there is, sentence remains."

Chad: ".

Molly was over the moon, feeling an incredible thrill since learning Chad had been smitten from the start.

Molly added, "Bet you didn't see this coming, Officer Chad. Now you'll get a taste of what I went through. If it wasn't for needing you to bring home the bacon, I'd ground you at home too." Chad, caught up in Molly's mood, started to smile, even in punishment.

Molly cheerfully waved, "Off you go, enjoy your separate room, goodnight Chad."

Chad placed the pillow back on the bed and turned to leave, pausing to look at his wife bundled in a blanket, "Molly, your hair's still wet. Want me to hold the dryer for you?"

Molly: "Chad, you've had a long day. I can manage this, bye-bye, now scoot."

Jade was already shooing him away.

Chad reluctantly left the room, looking back at his wife multiple times before finally being kicked out.

He lingered by the door, and soon heard Molly's excited bouncing on the bed inside.

Chad lowered his head, a smile of affection on his face.

He realized he didn't have a room to sleep in.

The Byrne family home wasn't like the spacious Cedillo family estate with its gardens and fountains. It was a simple French country house. Initially roomy, it had become cramped as the family grew, accommodating grandparents and staff, and his marriage room had expanded, taking over another bedroom. With all the studies for his parents and himself, the only spaces left were a storeroom and Molly's maiden room.

Chad had no choice but to retreat to his wife's old room.

Upon learning Chad had always cared for her, Molly bragged to her sister, bundled up for the cold, via video call.

As the call connected, Mia appeared wrapped like a polar bear, scarf and hat included, "What's up? Quick, my fingers are freezing."

"Oh, where's my little treasure?"

"Just stopped crying. He insisted on crawling on the ground to eat snow. I scolded him, and now he needs his daddy's comfort."

As the camera shifted, Molly saw her usually stoic brother-in-law Andre showing a warm side, holding their son Henry dressed in a penguin suit, looking like he was cradling a little penguin. Andre was patiently communicating with the toddler, wiping away his tears. "Mia, I've got something to tell you, but stay calm."

Molly couldn't help but cover her mouth and giggle at the thought.

Mia: "What's got you thinking I need to brace myself? Just tell me, I'm listening."

"Ah, Chad cleared things up with me."

Mia was genuinely happy for her friend, "Nice, it sounds like you're quite pleased with how things turned out."

"It's okay. But, I found out something that really, truly proves how absolutely charming I am," Molly continued, her pride evident.

Mia was perplexed, "What did Chad say that's got you floating on cloud nine?"

"He's actually been into me for a long time, it was just because..." Molly went on to explain the situation to Mia.

Mia didn't seem too impressed.

"You're not shocked?"

Mia said, "Not shocked, no. Share it with Leo, and he'd be just as unsurprised."