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."

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

they eventually left the

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

did mention Anya's future to your uncle. Her mother and 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

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 time Anya shows kindness, I fear for

old-fashioned father forcing a union. I came today to ask about your plans

lasted over an hour. Inside, Anya anxiously asked her

on the sofa flipping through a magazine while pretending to help her daughter pack, which was actually

and unable to see

into details. Mr. Calder, still seeing potential in Leo, asked, "If I were to give you

wouldn't accept help from family or friends. I appreciate your offer, but I want to see

looking at Leo's determined gaze, wished him luck, "Then, I wish you the best of luck and look forward to hearing about

while longer, they

Anya ran downstairs, prompting Mrs. Calder to shake

what did you guys talk

used to eat so much you

"I

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

enough time with Leo, but she knew he had to go,

for a reason. And don't forget your computer science studies; exams are coming up." Anya obediently nodded, then suddenly asked