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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summer break traveling, Anya and her mom finally made their way back home. Mr. Calder was 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,

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

were off having fun, and you were working. Who's the real trooper

not about that. How are you feeling?" Mr.

chefs to ensure everything I ate was healthy."

the trip, Mrs. Calder pulled Anya aside for a chat, "Anya, do you like

"Of course I do."

Henry, but what if you had a little sibling? Would you still

hearts. Now, with another child, their attention would

pregnancy 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 child but worried about her reaction. The surprise pregnancy

was partly to give Anya

through with it. We'd never want

nodded, "I'd absolutely love a sibling, Mom! I've always wanted you and Dad to have another child. I was just

a surprise, but it's been two

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

called her husband, who was equally anxious, "How

phone to Anya, she exclaimed, "Dad, congrats on your late-in-life

so much time

take good care of Mom for you," Anya

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

"Do you wanna come back? I'll give you a

"Nope."

his fingers through his hair,