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."

a forest full of

chatted, they eventually left

in a gazebo. Leo understood; Anya was their beloved daughter,

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

I'd feel I've let

came today to ask about your plans for the future and what you're working on. I know your field

over an hour. Inside, Anya anxiously asked her mother, "Mom, what is Dad asking Chad

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

mood for dresses and unable to see Leo from the window,

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

my uncle I wouldn't accept help from

wished him luck, "Then, I wish you

longer, they returned

Anya ran downstairs, prompting Mrs. Calder to shake her head,

hot? Chad, what did you

"About how you used to eat so much

pouted, "I lost weight

"It's getting late, and Leo has work tomorrow, plus a long drive. You

but she knew he had to

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 nodded, then suddenly asked Leo, "Hey Chad, why are the documents and Excel files