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.

drive the luxury car he'd bought her, but instead,

huff, Mia agreed,

with food, she offered, "Leo, I didn't have time to get you a birthday gift. Let

need, Anya," Hansen

"It's the thought that

had memories he'd

table, only Mia kept her head down, silently

stood, "Don't worry, I

promised him the same thing. "Really, Anya, sit down and enjoy the meal," he

by everyone's strange reaction. "Anya, can

was keen to make

believing in Anya's capabilities, pointed to

stood and walked towards the kitchen. Hansen, Naomi, and even Andre watched her go, while

from the

Anya placed her dish in the center. At first glance, the pasta looked creamy and appetizing, and the sause was neatly arranged with a

was the perfect guinea pig. "Leo, Anya made this especially for you. You should have

to serve Leo, but he quickly picked up his own bowl, not letting her touch it. "Whoever cooked it should eat it

the birthday boy," Anya

appoint you as the

"Anya is our guest. She made this dish out of kindness. However, you're not only ungrateful, but you're also making

but 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

portion, and Hansen waited for his grandson's

avoid it," Leo replied, continuing to

After taking a bite, she quickly served some for Chad as well. "Dad, you really shouldn't eat

the housekeeper to