Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance

Leo, who had no status in the Cedillo family, disdained it. "What's this?"

"A shield against punches," she replied.

Leo was speechless.

Mia laughed loudly before pulling out her own gift. "Molly's gift only treats the symptoms. Mine treats the root cause."

"And what's that?" Leo asked.

"A secret martial arts manual."

Again, Leo fell silent.

Andre, his uncle, stifled a laugh behind his hand. Leo stood, gesturing to his empty chair. "Come, come, who wants to be the birthday boy? Let's switch seats."

Laughter erupted around the table. Hansen, Leo's grandfather, looked at his grandson with love in his eyes. "Sit down now."

Chad handed over his pre-prepared gift - a fountain pen. "I hope this helps you make progress in your studies, Leo."

"Thanks, Chad," Leo replied, accepting the relatively normal gift.

Andre, always one to do things differently, simply tossed his car keys to his nephew.

Leo's eyes widened. "A McLaren sports car! Uncle, I love you!"

Mia turned to her husband with wide eyes. "Honey, I want one too."

"First, learn how to drive the car I already bought you, then I'll get you a new one," Andre replied.

she would learn how to drive the luxury car he'd bought her, but instead, she'd let it gather dust

huff,

table laden with food, she offered, "Leo,

Cedillo family, having previously suffered under Mia's disastrous cooking, immediately refused. "No need, Anya," Hansen said. "Your presence is gift enough. We have plenty of

victim of Mia's culinary experiments, agreed. "It's the

had memories he'd rather

the table, only Mia kept her head down,

"Don't worry,

to when Mia had promised him the same

everyone's strange reaction. "Anya, can you

keen to make

capabilities, pointed to the kitchen. "It's

walked towards the kitchen. Hansen, Naomi, and even Andre

Anya emerged from the kitchen with

center. At first glance, the pasta looked creamy and appetizing, and the sause

was the perfect guinea pig. "Leo, Anya made

own bowl, not letting her

Leo, you're the birthday

as the first taster,"

out of kindness. However, you're not only ungrateful, but you're also making

eventually gave in. He served himself a small bowl and bravely took a bite. "Hmm? This is actually good!" He took another bite, relishing the perfectly cooked pasta and the delicious, creamy sauce. Before he knew it, he had finished his bowl, even drinking

himself another portion, and Hansen waited for his grandson's

terrible, grandpa. You should definitely avoid it," Leo replied,

didn't believe him and served herself a portion. After taking a bite, she quickly served some for Chad as well. "Dad, you really shouldn't

asked the housekeeper to