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."

never want to come home. So, her mother and I spent three 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 trees randomly is illegal here. When no one else could play with her, we would. She used to struggle climbing trees because she was a bit chubby. No matter, I would lift her up on my shoulders to the top; I'd do anything to support my daughter in

and chatted, they eventually left the shaded

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

hoping Anya's carefree and

I ever fail, I'd feel I've let Anya down the most. Although I appear casual, every time Anya shows kindness, I fear

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

asked

while pretending to help her daughter pack, which was actually done by the servants, said, "Anya, do you think

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

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

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

"Then, I wish you the best of

a while longer, they

prompting Mrs. Calder to shake her

what did you guys

laughed, "About how you used to eat so much you

"I lost weight

tomorrow, plus a long drive.

but she knew he had to go, "Alright

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,