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

to Mia, "Hold this for

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

back

looking at his brother like he was about to gobble him up, his little mouth quivering into a familiar cry. The

meal, "You order takeout

arm, he opened

eagerly stretched out for the food. His mouth opened, drool gathering, eyes glued to the dish, "Mmm!" Mia held her son, "When do you have to head back

Leo replied, "Before two."

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

meal seemed less appetizing, though Henry

out, Leo bumped into his boss,

glanced at Mia with the child and looked her over,

replied, "My aunt, and her

Oh, married then.

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

your uncle

"He's a cop."

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

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

Enclave?

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

with Henry still eyeing the takeout bag,

another round of Henry's cries until they reached the

Enclave, Mia asked, "What's up with your manager?" Normally, Leo would never call them his aunt

wasn't surprised, "He's got a thing for pretty faces, can't help himself. Our

With management like that, shouldn't you

me here. His character might be lacking, but the company's decent. At