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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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

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 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

teased him, "We were off having fun, and

not about that. How are you feeling?" Mr. Calder asked, glancing at

after me so well, even chatting with chefs to ensure everything I ate was healthy." Anya, ever resourceful, used

Mrs. Calder pulled Anya aside for a chat, "Anya, do

"Of course I do."

had a little sibling? Would

had always been just Anya in their hearts. Now, with another

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.

was partly to give Anya

with it. We'd never

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

"It was a surprise, but it's been

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

her husband, who was

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

Chad had spent so much time

take good care of Mom for

transitioning from being her mom's little princess to

come back?

"Nope."

fingers through his hair, "Anya, be

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