Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance

Leo made three trips to bring back the meals they bought. The three of them finished eating and left the diner together.

Anya didn't have classes right now. It was already autumn, but it was still very hot at noon.

Leo handed Anya his car keys. "If you're feeling tired or hot, go to the car, crank up the air conditioning, and take a nap."

Anya stared at the hand Leo extended. She looked up at him. Her smile was twinkling like stars.

Leo chuckled, "You're zoning out again. What are you grinning at? Hurry up and take this."

Molly couldn't help but laugh at this spectacle. One straightforward guy and one soft-spoken girl, they were enough to keep Molly in stitches all day.

Anya took the car keys, while Leo and Molly went off to prepare for their next class.

Their schedules didn't overlap; Leo had his classes in the early afternoon, while Anya had hers later. After finishing his classes, Leo had to find Anya to get his keys back.

During the class, Molly received a call. Without wasting a minute after class, she rushed out in a panic.

This was out of character for Molly. However, Leo didn't think much of it. He navigated through the bustling crowd of students and, following Anya's schedule, went straight to her classroom with his textbooks. When he arrived, the class hadn't started yet.

In the classroom, Anya seemed to stand out, sitting alone in the front row while others huddled in small groups. She was quietly reading. This made Leo's job easier.

His entrance quieted the room. All eyes were on the most distinctive guy in the room. Everyone held their breath, waiting to see what he would do. The silence in the room was for Leo.

He walked straight to Anya, and gently tapped the table in front of her with his index and middle fingers, which was a signal that he was there.

Because of the silence, the sound of his tapping stood out in the room. Anya was startled. She looked up to see who had come. "Leo?"

"Are you done with

reaching out his hand. "Anya, I need the

handed over the keys. "Are

go home,

the car for you. When class is over, I'll pick you up. Now, focus on your class." Anya nodded, smiling as

with whispers. Some guessed they were cousins. Others thought they were dating, and some even speculated that their families were preparing for a marriage alliance. Anya wasn't bothered by any of it. When her

someone didn't like her, they wouldn't dare to

Leo had publicly acknowledged Anya's privileged status, who would dare to cross the sole

even allowed Anya to vent her anger by throwing water during a confrontation. He threatened those who dared to lay a hand on Anya, promising to expel them. Everyone knew better than to offend her. Stay away, and you wouldn't have to worry about causing trouble.

In the hospital.

pick her up. She took a taxi to the hospital. Once there, she headed straight to the 13th floor. She located the nurses' station and asked, "Hello, a new patient was admitted today, Coleen. Which room is she in?" The nurse referred to her computer. "Ah, the unconscious patient. She's in

Molly was taken

told her that their mother was unwell and staying in the hospital. She

nodded, "She was transferred from

as she searched for her

her, and his tone was serious. "Molly, are you

"Yes, I have a class, but I'll be free after that.

silent for a moment before saying, "Could you go to the hospital after class? Mom's not

before hanging up. Molly guessed that Chad didn't want to alarm her, which was why

Her father was standing by the bed talking to the

Kendrick answered, "My daughter."

suggest the family prepares for

back at the doctor. "Doctor, what illness does my mom have? Why has