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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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,

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 airport.

were off having fun, and you

about that. How are you feeling?" Mr. Calder asked, glancing

the real hero, looking after me so well, even chatting with chefs to ensure everything I ate was healthy."

evening during the trip, Mrs. Calder pulled Anya aside for a chat, "Anya, do

"Of course I do."

Henry, but what if you had a

been just Anya in their hearts. Now, with

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

to give Anya a good time before breaking the

through with it. We'd never want you to feel less loved," Mrs.

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, "Wait, Mom?!"

Calder nodded, smiling, "It was a surprise,

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

was equally anxious, "How did she take

Anya, she exclaimed, "Dad,

spent so much time together

take good care of Mom for

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.

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

"Nope."

his hair, "Anya, be

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