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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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,

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

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

feeling?" Mr. Calder asked,

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 translate on the fly, making sure

pulled Anya aside for a chat, "Anya,

"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

Now, with another

were, expecting in their forties. With Anya away at school, they'd considered having another child but worried about her reaction. The

give Anya a good time before breaking

okay with it, we won't go through with it. We'd never want you to feel

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,

was a surprise,

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

who was equally anxious,

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

time together

worry, I'll take good care of Mom for

her boyfriend, dedicating herself to looking after her mom, transitioning from being her mom's

come back? I'll give

"Nope."

through his hair, "Anya, be honest, is there