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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the summer break 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 in a rush, Anya and her mom took their sweet time. Anya couldn't stop dropping things; she'd walk a few

Calder gently caressed her face, "Welcome back, sweetheart. You've been amazing." After greeting his daughter, Mr. Calder turned to

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

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

me so well, even chatting with chefs to ensure everything I ate was

Calder pulled Anya aside for

"Of course I do."

you had a little

their hearts. Now, with another child, their attention would inevitably be

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

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

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 up suddenly, "Wait, Mom?!" She looked at Mrs.

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

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

called her husband, who was equally anxious, "How

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

Chad had spent so much time together that they

care of Mom

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

called, "Do you wanna come back? I'll

"Nope."

Leo ran his fingers through his hair, "Anya,