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."

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 reaching wherever she wants

and chatted, they eventually

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

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

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,

your plans for the future and what

hour. Inside, Anya anxiously asked her mother, "Mom, what

help her daughter pack, which was actually done by the servants, said, "Anya,

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

plan but didn't go into details. Mr. Calder, still seeing potential in Leo, asked, "If I were to give you

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

him luck, "Then, I wish

longer, they

Mrs. Calder to shake

Chad, what did you guys talk

how you used to eat so

"I lost weight

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

time with Leo, but she knew he had

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 you