Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance

Mr. Calder agreed.

Just then, Anya's phone rang. "Hey, Chad-"

Outside, Leo rolled down his window, letting one arm dangle out, a sly grin on his face. "Ready to head home?"

"Mhm, yes-" Anya hung up and left, glancing back at her dad and kid brother.

Before stepping out, she scooped up the three little ones, smothering each with extra kisses. "Big sis will come play with you after school tomorrow, alright? I'm off now!"

She headed out, spotting Leo's car waiting at the curb.

Inside the car, Leo was still texting with one hand. "Chad, I'm here."

"So, how did your aunt and cousin bail you out this time?"

"Huh? They were rescuing me?" Anya blinked, totally clueless.

Leo tossed her his phone. "See for yourself."

She opened the chat-Molly's message popped up: "Mission accomplished. You owe us two favors!"

"Chad, what were you up to this afternoon?" Anya asked.

do, help me spin

to look up some inspiring fitness stories

asked, "How much do we have left in

her phone and started counting, "One,

scatterbrained girlfriend count, letting her finish without

"Chad, fifty-six thousand left!"

rent, plus all the little expenses here and there. Whatever was left sat in

a

the grocery store for snacks. Leo hauled

while Anya dashed ahead

to help carry the bags but pouted, "Chad, just because I'm a girl doesn't mean I can't

not about that. It's called being a

a face, but she still worried about him. She snatched

the bags, hugging it to

the elevator arrived, she raced to open

cozy and simple, thanks to Anya's touch. She loved pastel colors-sofa cushions in pinks

feel cool, like a forest. Red is

gets dirty, just toss it

meant—until later, when Leo pinned her to the couch, and suddenly, she

the three little ones were tucked in together. Mia and Molly

got work tomorrow-let me watch the kids,"