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."

summer 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 chatted, they eventually left the

Calder and Leo sat down in a gazebo. Leo understood; Anya was their beloved daughter, pampered

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

I understand everything you've 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

aside our families' relationship, I truly admire you. I'm not an old-fashioned father forcing a union. I came today to ask about your plans

lasted over an hour. Inside, Anya anxiously asked her

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

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

Mr. Calder, still seeing potential in Leo, asked, "If I were to give you a failing company and a million dollars in startup capital,

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

"Then, I wish you

while longer,

Mrs. Calder

aren't you hot? Chad, what did you

used to eat so much you

"I lost weight

plus a

but she knew he had

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