Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance

Anya, feeling a bit helpless, admitted, "I didn't even realize there was something wrong with my laptop. I couldn't find many of the icons and didn't want to bother you, so I tried downloading some software myself, following online tutorials to fix it." But the more she downloaded, the slower her computer became. It wasn't even two years old, and she didn't use it for gaming or binge-watching series. Yet, here it was, barely functioning, with even the cursor lagging.

Mr. Calder instructed a servant, "Please make a pot of tea; it looks like we might be here a while."

The servant hurried off to fulfill the request.

Once Leo had everything adjusted, Anya tested it out and, to her delight, exclaimed, "Chad, it's perfect now!" She found herself looking up to the young man with admiration.

Mr. and Mrs. Calder found themselves inexplicably warming up to Leo.

Before leaving, Leo made sure to double-check Anya's computer from top to bottom, only leaving once he was satisfied it was fixed.

Anya followed him out, insisting on walking him to his car.

When they reached it, she opened the passenger side door and got in, out of habit.

Leo was taken aback, but he chuckled, "Chad, I can walk you to the door."

As they approached the main entrance, Leo looked at Anya, who was still inside the car, and she pointed ahead, "Just up to the crossroads there."

"If you keep escorting me, you'll end up taking me all the way to the Cedillo family," Leo joked.

Anya looked down, feeling a bit upset. Slowly, she reached for the door handle, opened the door, and got out.

Leo watched her every move, finding it hard to leave.

Standing at her front door, Anya waved at Leo.

his hand on the gearstick, looking through the window at the girl he could just drive away from. Yet, he unbuckled his seatbelt and got out of the car. Anya looked up,

walked up to her and extended his arms; Anya understood immediately and moved

the thick sweetness between lovers, made

go," Anya said, nestling her

waist and the other around the back of her head, giving her a secure hug, "How about I come to see you next month?" Anya nodded within

wasn't just Anya who was reluctant to leave; Leo felt the same. He cupped her face in his

her lips, blushing as if it was their first kiss, instinctively moving closer into his

down, securing the back of her head. As long as he didn't let go, Anya couldn't step back. Gradually, he held her tighter until she slightly resisted his advance with her tongue, prompting Leo to slowly ease his grip. They were barely apart by five centimeters when Anya

pulled her into another intense

reddened lips, "Can't kiss anymore, it'd look bad

against her lips, "Chad, when I'm not around, remember you have a girlfriend. You should avoid getting too close to female colleagues. If someone asks for your contact info out of the blue,

the

If you miss me, we can video call at night. Don't stay home alone; go out

obediently nodded, watching Leo get into his car. This time, her goodbye wave

just make out Anya still standing there, watching him until he could no longer see her. Then, he pulled over, changed his profile picture on his phone, and headed towards the highway. Standing at her doorway, Anya covered her mouth, "Why did

red and slightly swollen. Looking around sheepishly, relieved that the street was empty, she coyly covered her lips and hurried back

Dad, look, I didn't even

...

was multitasking between holding her baby, Henry, and chatting. Henry, however, was not cooperating, grabbing at his mom's clothes

his mom's fingers

texted, "Is Leo's new profile picture one

in the living room, under the sunlight.

on it. Thought he'd hand it down to his grandson, but Anya made him change it." Leo's choice of profile

Leo's profile picture was