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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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

exited the airport, Mr. Calder 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.

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

How are you feeling?" Mr. Calder

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

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

"Of course I do."

you had a little sibling? Would you still be happy if mom and dad's love was

Now, with another child, their

beyond those years. But here they were, expecting in their forties. With Anya away at school, they'd considered

trip was partly to give Anya a good time before breaking

with it, we won't go through with it. We'd never want you to feel less loved," Mrs. Calder

child. I was just worried

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

didn't

husband, who was equally anxious, "How did she

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

had spent so much time together that

take good care of Mom for you,"

to keep the news private for now. Anya kept it from her boyfriend, dedicating herself to looking after her mom, transitioning from

you wanna come back?

"Nope."

his hair,