Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance

At the dinner table, the four of them sat quietly, but the three who received extra servings from Anya knew exactly whom she was trying to impress.

Mr. Calder broke the silence, "Anya, after dinner, could you head upstairs and pack your bags?"

Before Anya could protest, Mrs. Calder jumped in, "I'll help you, honey."

Just as Anya was about to refuse again, Leo added, "You do have a lot of stuff; it really needs organizing."

"Alright then," Anya conceded.

After dinner, Anya couldn't shake off her worry about her father. After all, Chad had nearly given up on his computer science dreams to take over the family business because of him.

Mrs. Calder led her daughter to her spotless, princess-themed bedroom, which was bigger than two rooms at the Cedillo family's place. Even the door to her walk-in closet was an elegant, creamy white with an arched design.

Anya knew her father wanted to get her out of the way so he could have a chat with Leo.

Sitting on the bed, Mrs. Calder sighed, "It's hard to keep a grown daughter at home."

"I can stay. But, Mom, Chad has been really good to me."

Downstairs, after lunch, Mr. Calder stood up, "Leo, let's take a walk."

years creating this corridor for her, with tall trees on both sides, to keep her from envying those elsewhere. We even brought her a forest full of squirrels and allowed her to build treehouses since chopping down

chatted, they eventually left

their beloved daughter, pampered from a young

expectations with Andre, hoping Anya's carefree and innocent nature continues even

Calder, I understand everything you've said, and I've thought about it too. If I ever fail, I'd feel I've let Anya down the most. Although I appear casual, every

forcing a union. I came today to ask about your plans for the future and what you're working on. I know your field is tough; how do you plan

anxiously asked her mother, "Mom,

to help her daughter pack, which was

dresses and unable to see Leo from the window, sat beside Mrs.

a corner of the Calder residence, Leo shared a broad plan but didn't go into details. Mr. Calder, still seeing potential in Leo, asked, "If I were to give you a failing company and a million dollars

"Mr. Calder, thank you for your generosity, but I've promised my uncle I wouldn't accept help from family or friends. I appreciate your

"Then, I wish you the best of luck

a while longer, they returned

prompting Mrs. Calder to shake her head,

aren't you hot? Chad, what

you used to eat

"I lost weight

Calder laughed, "It's getting late, and Leo has work tomorrow, plus a long

but she knew he had to

go ice skating alone. Even if you're skilled, accidents can happen if others aren't. Mia is brave but fears ice skating for a reason. And don't forget your computer science studies; exams are coming up." Anya obediently