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."

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 trees randomly is illegal here. When no one

they eventually left

down in a gazebo. Leo understood; Anya was their beloved daughter, pampered from a young age, with every wish fulfilled, given the

I are realistic; we don't expect her to stay unmarried forever. We want her happiness. That's why we've set our expectations with Andre, hoping Anya's carefree and innocent nature continues even after marriage. I don't want my daughter, whether in love or married, to have a lesser life than when she was single. Do you understand the

I've thought about it too. If I ever fail, I'd feel I've let Anya down

your plans for the future and what you're working on. I know your field is tough; how do you plan to stand out in such a

asked her mother, "Mom, what is Dad

on the sofa flipping through a magazine while pretending to help her daughter pack, which was actually done by the servants, said, "Anya,

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

go into details. Mr. Calder, still seeing potential in Leo, asked, "If I were to give you a failing company and a million dollars in startup capital, could you turn it

your generosity, but I've promised my uncle I wouldn't accept help from family or friends. I appreciate your offer, but I

looking at Leo's determined gaze, wished him luck, "Then, I wish you the

while longer,

ran downstairs, prompting Mrs. Calder to shake her

aren't you hot? Chad, what did you guys

laughed, "About how you used to eat so

pouted, "I

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

Leo, but she knew he had to go, "Alright then,

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