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, she'd let it

a huff, Mia

table laden with food, she offered, "Leo, I didn't have time to

cooking, immediately refused. "No need, Anya," Hansen said. "Your presence is gift enough. We

victim of Mia's culinary experiments, agreed. "It's the thought that counts, Anya. No

had memories he'd rather

her head down,

stood, "Don't worry, I

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

strange reaction.

keen to

believing in Anya's capabilities, pointed to

and even Andre watched her go, while Mia kept

the kitchen with a large

was quickly cleared and Anya placed her dish in the center. At first glance, the pasta looked creamy and appetizing, and the sause was

looked at his grandson, who was the perfect guinea pig. "Leo, Anya made

picked up his own bowl, not letting her touch it. "Whoever cooked

the birthday boy,"

you as the first

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

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 up the remaining

portion, and Hansen waited for his grandson's

grandpa. You should definitely avoid it," Leo

she quickly served some for Chad as

and asked the housekeeper to serve him