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.

...

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, 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 repeat the process.

back, sweetheart. You've been amazing." After greeting his daughter, Mr. Calder turned to his wife, enveloping her in

having fun, and you

are you feeling?" Mr. Calder

even chatting with chefs to ensure everything I ate was healthy." Anya, ever resourceful, used her phone to translate on the fly, making sure her mom only ate the

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

"Of course I do."

a

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

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

Anya a good

go through with it.

child. I was just worried about

nodded, smiling, "It was a surprise, but it's

didn't

husband, who was equally anxious, "How did

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

Chad had spent so much time

good care of Mom for you,"

family decided to keep the news private for now. Anya kept it from her boyfriend, dedicating herself to looking after her mom, transitioning from being her mom's little princess to making her mom feel like one. Back home,

come back? I'll give

"Nope."

fingers through his hair, "Anya, be