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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are too much for them. Go check inside, and 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

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

off having fun,

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

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

during the trip, Mrs. Calder pulled Anya aside for a

"Of course I do."

what if you had a little sibling? Would you still

just Anya in their hearts. Now, with another child,

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 child but worried about her reaction. The surprise pregnancy left

Anya a good

not okay with it, we won't go through with it. We'd

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

a surprise, but it's

her mouth before leaping into her mom's arms, "Why didn't you

who was equally anxious, "How did she take

phone to Anya, she exclaimed, "Dad, congrats

had spent so much time together

take good care

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. Back home, Anya and her dad accompanied Mrs.

wanna come back? I'll give you a

"Nope."

ran his fingers through his hair, "Anya, be honest, is

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