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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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

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. Calder turned

fun, and you were working. Who's the

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

with chefs to ensure everything I ate was healthy." Anya, ever resourceful, used her phone to translate on the fly,

pulled Anya aside

"Of course I do."

"I don't mean like Henry, but what if you had a little sibling? Would you still be happy if mom and dad's

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

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

partly to give Anya a good time before breaking

it. We'd never want you

I was just worried about you having a baby at your age. But I'm thrilled!" Anya sat up suddenly, "Wait, Mom?!" She looked at Mrs. Calder

was a surprise, but

her mom's arms, "Why didn't you tell me

who was equally anxious, "How did

"Dad,

Chad had spent so much time together that they often teased each

take good care of

looking after her mom, transitioning from being her mom's little princess to making her

called, "Do you wanna come back?

"Nope."

fingers through his hair, "Anya, be honest, is there someone

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