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."

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

understood; Anya was their beloved daughter, pampered from a young age, with every wish fulfilled, given

carefree and

I'd feel I've let Anya down the most. Although I

your plans for the future and what you're working

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

to help her daughter pack, which was actually done

dresses and unable to see

residence, Leo shared a broad plan but didn't go into details. Mr. Calder, still seeing potential in Leo,

for your generosity, but I've promised my uncle I wouldn't accept help from family or friends.

him luck, "Then, I wish you the best of luck and look forward to

while longer, they

ran downstairs, prompting Mrs. Calder to shake

you hot? Chad, what did

you used to eat so much

pouted, "I lost

laughed, "It's getting late, and Leo has work tomorrow, plus a long drive. You should head back before

Leo, but she knew he

is brave but fears ice skating for a reason. And don't forget your computer science studies; exams