Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance

Chapter 974

Leo settled back into bed, tossing the blanket open and patting the space next to him, "C'mon, Anya, hop in and catch some Z's with me."

Anya didn't bother with the covers. Instead, she sprawled diagonally atop the blanket, her feet dangling off the edge so her shoes wouldn't mess up the bedding. Conveniently, she ended up right over Leo's chest. Propping herself up on her elbow, she gave Leo a nudge, "Chad. I came over to have breakfast with you."

Leo caught her hand mid-push, eyes still shut, his long lashes resting on his cheeks. Anya tilted her head, gazing at her handsome boyfriend, utterly smitten.

"You didn't grab breakfast at home this morning?"

Anya shook her head, "Nope, I was worried you'd feel lonely and sad having breakfast by yourself, so I got up early to keep you company."

Leo turned, giving her a puzzled look, "Why would eating alone make me feel lonely and sad?"

"Well, you might think I don't care about you, like I'm just using you. You drove nearly five hours yesterday to get me home, and if I left you alone in the hotel today, you'd feel really put out." Anya explained, showing her commitment to balancing time with both her parents and Chad. "I've got it all figured out. I'll have half a breakfast with you, then head home for breakfast with my folks and finish my meal there. This way, I'll keep everyone happy."

Amused by her well-thought-out plan, Leo flipped over, pulling her under the blanket in one swift motion, wrapping her snugly in his arms, "I think you're still half-asleep. Stay and catch some more shut-eye with me."

"Oh, Chad, I'm not wearing slippers."

"Just kick them off and snuggle in."

After a bit of flailing, Anya kicked off her boots and obediently slipped under the covers, "Chad,"

"Sleep," he mumbled.

"Chad,"

Barely able to keep his eyes open, Leo threatened playfully, "If you don't sleep now, I'm gonna kiss you. I didn't brush my teeth last night or this morning, you want that?"

Immediately, Anya clamped her hands over her mouth under the blanket, "I'm too hot, I don't want to be under the blanket."

she was starting to sweat and feel uncomfortable. Meanwhile, Chad was perfectly comfy in his

eyeing her

Something felt a

"Well? Want me

snug gray cashmere sweater underneath. "I'm not taking off my pants," she asserted. "I'm

sounded a bit

at her leggings, he said, "Come

and turned to his side, lazily draping a leg over her, encircling her with his warmth. Supposed to be there for breakfast, she ended up snoozing in his arms

face half-hidden beneath the blanket, her

been disturbed and now unable to fall back asleep, Leo opened his eyes to see the girl nestled against him. After watching her for a bit, amused by something only he knew, he chuckled softly, carefully got up, and headed to the bathroom to freshen up. Half an hour later, all dressed and ready, Leo glanced at the still-sleeping Anya, tugged the blanket off her face,

her

Anya, looking at the breathless man, innocently asked, "Chad, why'd

"I called you

to see if that'd do the trick. It worked pretty well, so ve decided, from now on, if I

the bed, handing Anya her coat, "Put this

morning visit and a quick nap, she

home just as

up. Seeing their daughter return

are you

Dad, I've already

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QUMS

kicked off, signaling the end

her post-graduate exams, had bravely

bold move, were in disbelief. Jamie exclaimed, "How awkward is that gonna be

in this cold? My kid's growing his hair out, and I can't even bring myself to trim those little tufts." Jamie glanced at Mia, "There you go

just meal buddies but study partners