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

and chatted, they eventually left the shaded

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

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

and I've thought about it too. If I ever fail, I'd feel I've let Anya

forcing a union. I came today to ask about your plans for

an hour. Inside, Anya anxiously asked her mother, "Mom, what is Dad asking

while pretending to help her daughter pack, which was actually done by the servants, said, "Anya, do you think this dress looks

in the mood for dresses and unable to see Leo from the

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

accept help from family or friends. I appreciate your offer, but I want to see what I'm capable

Calder, looking at Leo's determined gaze, wished him luck, "Then, I wish you the best of

while longer,

prompting Mrs. Calder

you hot? Chad, what did

used to eat

"I lost weight

work tomorrow, plus a long drive. You should head back before it gets

he

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, why are the documents and Excel files you sent me different from the teacher's? They can