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?"

ignored him, fixated on

handed his meal to Mia, "Hold

Henry, looking at his chubby cheeks, "Come here, let

back to his mom's hands,

he was about to gobble him up, his little mouth quivering into

meal, "You order takeout every

in one arm, he opened the meal box with the other, and Henry's cries ceased at

drool gathering, eyes glued to the dish, "Mmm!" Mia

Leo replied, "Before two."

nodded, "Plenty of time, let's have a little get-together. We've got a table at the Majestic Dining

appetizing, though Henry was still all about

out, Leo bumped into

ill-fitting shirt, glanced at Mia with the child

replied, "My aunt,

Oh, married then.

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

your

"He's a cop."

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

who 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 to Majestic Dining Enclave for lunch.

Enclave?

just polite, and declined, "Thanks, but no. You all

still eyeing the takeout bag, left

which prompted another round of Henry's cries until they

Enclave, Mia asked, "What's up with your manager?" Normally, Leo would never call them his aunt and aunt-in-law, but today he

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

management like that, shouldn't you be bolting

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