Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance

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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let's help them with the luggage," Mr. Calder instructed his driver. Though he was in a rush, Anya and her mom took their sweet time. Anya couldn't stop dropping things; she'd walk a few steps, pick up what she dropped, and repeat the process. Mrs. Calder offered to help, but Anya stopped her, "Mom, you don't need to bend over. Just push the cart, and

by the entrance, arms wide open. "Daddy!" Anya rushed into his embrace. Mr. Calder gently caressed her face, "Welcome back, sweetheart. You've been amazing." After greeting his daughter, Mr. Calder turned to his wife, enveloping her in a warm hug and a kiss right there in the airport. "Honey, you've been

teased him, "We were off having fun, and you were working. Who's

you feeling?" Mr. Calder asked, glancing at her

Calder placed a hand on her stomach, "Anya's been the real hero, looking after me so well, even chatting with chefs to ensure everything I ate was healthy." Anya, ever resourceful, used her phone to

Anya aside for a chat, "Anya, do

"Of course I do."

pressed on, "I don't mean like Henry, but what if you had a little sibling? Would you still be happy if mom and

hearts. Now, with another child, their attention would inevitably

were beyond those years. But here they were, expecting in their forties. With Anya away at school,

Anya a good time before breaking the

through with it. We'd never want you

Anya nodded, "I'd absolutely love a sibling, Mom! I've always wanted you and Dad to have another child. I was just worried about you having a baby at your age. But I'm thrilled!"

"It was a surprise, but

"Why didn't you tell me sooner? I'm going to be a big sister! I

who was

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

so much time together that they often

worry, I'll take good care of Mom

family decided to keep the news 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 mom feel like one.

wanna come

"Nope."

Leo ran his fingers through his hair, "Anya, be honest, is there someone