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."

heat, the Calder family had a shaded corridor lined with towering trees. "Anya used to envy the shaded avenues in other towns. She'd walk there and 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

and chatted, they eventually

sat down in a gazebo. Leo understood; Anya was their beloved daughter, pampered from a young age, with

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

you've said, and I've thought about it too. If I ever fail, I'd feel

an old-fashioned father 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;

lasted over an hour. Inside, Anya anxiously asked her mother, "Mom, what is

daughter pack, which was actually done by the servants, said, "Anya, do you think this

not in the mood for dresses and unable to see Leo from the

Mr. Calder, still seeing potential in

but I've promised my uncle I wouldn't accept help from family or

I wish you the best of luck and look forward to

a while longer, they

Mrs. Calder to shake

you hot? Chad, what did you guys

used to

pouted, "I

Leo has work tomorrow, plus a long drive. You should head back

he had to go, "Alright then, Chad,

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 nodded, then suddenly asked Leo, "Hey Chad,