Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance

Chapter 835

The Calder family was tight-lipped about their secrets, and Leo was no exception. He kept everything under wraps, guarding them with the utmost discretion. Late at night, he hurried back to his place. Knowing he was safely home, Anya felt relieved. "Chad, take a bath and get some rest. You've got work tomorrow."

Leo quipped, "Don't you dare hit the sack early. Fire up that laptop and start prepping for your computer exam. If you don't put in the effort, you're gonna flop." Anya sighed, resigning herself. "I just can't get the hang of it."

Leo persisted, "If you're struggling, video call me every night. I'll walk you through it."

Anya pouted, murmuring under her breath, "I really don't want to study, but you keep pushing me..."

Mr. Calder chimed in, "I think it's great Leo wants you to learn. If you get stuck, I can help too."

Anya asked, "Dad, can you do a sum in a spreadsheet?"

Mr. Calder, clearly puzzled, replied, "...I think it's better if Leo helps, it'll also bring you two closer."

Anya quickly realized her father was out of his depth. "Never mind, you should just keep Mom company."

She headed back to her room, clutching her laptop, which had gathered dust during her travels, untouched for ages.

...

Mia and Molly hadn't seen Leo in a while, and he crossed their minds again. The next day, around noon, the sisters, with a little bundle in tow, went to visit him.

The heat outside was sweltering. Without giving Leo a heads up, they waited at his doorstep.

A short while later, Leo came downstairs to grab his delivery and was taken aback to see the little one, along with Mia instructing her son, "Come on, say 'ah ah' to your brother." Leo turned, surprised, "Whoa, what brings you here?"

He approached with his meal in hand, and Henry's eyes followed his brother's hands to his own face.

Mia said, "You haven't visited since you started working. We've missed you."

Leo reached out, and Henry eagerly flailed his little arms toward him.

"Still remember your brother?"

fixated on

to Mia, "Hold this for

picked up Henry, looking at his chubby cheeks, "Come here, let me give you a

his head, eyes drifting back to

and Henry turned back, looking at his brother like he was about to gobble him up, his little mouth

"You order

in one arm, he opened the meal box

food. His mouth opened, drool gathering, eyes glued to the dish, "Mmm!" Mia held

Leo replied, "Before two."

get-together. We've got a table

meal seemed less appetizing, though Henry was

Leo bumped into his

ill-fitting shirt, glanced at Mia with the child and looked her over, "And

aunt, and

Oh, married then.

and Leo introduced, "My aunt-in-law. My uncle's on

does your

"He's a cop."

check into everything? Even family jobs?" Her tone had a hint of annoyance. Leo nodded, "It's better to be

found it awkward to pry further, "Yeah, it's about being responsible for both sides. Haha. Where are you all headed?" Mia, holding her son, invited Vincent, "We're going

Dining Enclave?

just polite, and declined, "Thanks, but no. You all go ahead. Leo, don't be late for work this afternoon." After waving goodbye,

eyeing the takeout bag, left

car, which prompted another round of Henry's cries until they reached the Majestic Dining Enclave and

would never call them his aunt and aunt-in-law, but today he

surprised, "He's got a thing for pretty faces, can't help himself. Our office barely has any women. They never stick

"Then why do you stay? With management like that, shouldn't you be

replied, "...It's not him keeping me here. His character might be