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.

...

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. Mrs. Calder offered to help, but Anya stopped her, "Mom, you don't need to bend over. Just push the cart, and I'll handle these

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. "Honey, you've

Calder teased him, "We were off having fun, and you were working. Who's the real trooper

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

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

pulled Anya aside for a chat, "Anya,

"Of course I do."

you had a little sibling? Would you still be happy if mom and

Now, with another child, their

particularly cautious, thinking they were beyond those years. But here they were, expecting in their forties. With Anya away at

Anya

won't go through with it.

another child. I was just worried about you

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

before leaping into her mom's arms, "Why didn't you tell me sooner? I'm going to be a big sister! I

her husband, who was equally

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

time together

I'll take good care of

her boyfriend, dedicating herself to looking after her mom, transitioning from being her mom's little princess to making her mom feel like one.

you wanna come back? I'll give you

"Nope."

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