Chapter 832

Leo was doing his best to stall, "Who even cooks on vacation?"

Anya's eyes twinkled with mischief, "My family does."

As Anya whipped up breakfast, she kept the conversation light with Leo. Before long, Leo was wide awake, shaking off the sleepiness and heading to freshen up. With a plate in hand, Anya called out, "Mom, breakfast is ready."

Leo quirked an eyebrow, "Doesn't the hotel have breakfast?"

"They do, but it's not exactly health food," she replied.

Soon, Mrs. Calder appeared, spotting her daughter, busy as a bee, "Anya, you don't have to cook every day, you know. Take a break and sleep in sometimes."

"It's necessary, Mom," Anya replied with a playful grin, then turned to Leo, who was now fully awake. "Chad, I'm flying back home tonight."

Leo asked, "Want me to pick you up?"

"Nope." Leo: "..

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Anya waved him off with a smile, "I don't want to trouble you. My dad's got it covered."

Leo took off for the city library, while Molly and Chad headed to Mount Artis to see the elders off.

Mia made a beeline back to her parents' place, catching up on sleep now that her little one was elsewhere.

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for them. Go check inside, and let's help them with the luggage," Mr. Calder instructed his driver. Though he was in a rush,

his embrace. Mr. Calder gently caressed her face, "Welcome back, sweetheart. You've been amazing." After greeting his daughter, Mr.

Calder teased him, "We were off having fun, and

about that. How are you feeling?" Mr. Calder asked,

hand on her stomach, "Anya's been the real hero, looking after me so well, even chatting with chefs to ensure everything

Mrs. Calder pulled Anya aside for a

"Of course I do."

mean like Henry, but what if you had a little sibling? Would you still be happy if mom and dad's love was

Anya in their hearts. Now,

was unexpected, especially since Mrs. Calder had struggled to conceive. They hadn't been particularly cautious, thinking they were beyond those years. But here they were, expecting in their forties. With Anya away at school, they'd considered having another

partly to give Anya a good time before

it, we won't go through with it. We'd never want

have another child. I was just worried about you having a baby at your age. But I'm thrilled!" Anya sat up suddenly, "Wait,

"It was a

stunned, then overjoyed, covering her mouth before leaping into her mom's arms, "Why didn't you tell

Calder called her husband, who was equally

phone to Anya, she exclaimed, "Dad, congrats on your late-in-life surprise!" Mr. Calder:

had spent so much time

I'll take good care

private for now. Anya kept it from her boyfriend, dedicating herself to looking after her mom, transitioning from being her mom's little princess to making her

wanna come back? I'll give you

"Nope."

through his hair, "Anya, be

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