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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already at the airport, pacing anxiously with his driver in tow. "What time is it? They should be out by now. Maybe the bags 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

they finally exited the airport, Mr. Calder was waiting by the entrance, arms wide open. "Daddy!" Anya rushed into his embrace. Mr. Calder gently caressed her face, "Welcome back, sweetheart. You've

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

you feeling?"

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

Anya aside for a chat, "Anya, do you like

"Of course I do."

a little sibling? Would you still be happy

been just Anya in their hearts. Now, with another child, their attention would inevitably be

But here they were, expecting

partly to give Anya a

it. We'd

moment's hesitation, 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!" Anya sat up suddenly,

"It was a surprise, but it's

stunned, then overjoyed, covering her mouth before leaping into her mom's arms, "Why didn't you tell me sooner? I'm going to be

called her husband, who was equally anxious, "How did

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

and Chad had spent so much time together that they

I'll take good care of

after her mom, transitioning from being her mom's little princess to making her mom feel like one. Back home,

"Do you wanna come back? I'll

"Nope."

his hair, "Anya, be honest, is there

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