Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance
Chapter 756

Leo sighed and agreed, "Alright."

They had already started a video call on the way back to the hotel. Anya tiptoed upstairs, speaking softly with Leo, as everyone at home was already asleep. "Everyone's asleep?" Leo asked.

"Yeah, without the little one, everyone here goes to bed early. When he's around, the house stays lit up even at ten at night," Anya replied.

Leo chuckled, "That Henry is something, huh? Next time, his mom should bring him over so I can see if he's gotten any chubbier."

"Definitely... he's grown. Aunt visited him today. Seems like the little rascal ended up at the police station again yesterday," Anya said with a laugh.

They chatted as Anya virtually accompanied Leo back to his hotel. Only after seeing Leo safely back did Anya feel at ease enough to sleep.

At Maplewood Estates, the lively Henry yawned mightily, exhausted and limp in his mother's arms. After seeing the Chadwicks off, Andre lifted his son from his wife's arms, Henry's eyes barely open. Henry nestled into his dad's cozy embrace, drifting off to a comfortable sleep.

"All he does is eat and sleep. You two might as well be raising a little piglet," Mia teased, poking her son's cheek.

Andre couldn't help but smile at the sight of their little one. Truly, children are the most adorable beings in the world.

The family of three enjoyed peaceful, happy dreams. Meanwhile, Anya, still spooked by her boyfriend, had nightmares. In her dreams, she ran endlessly, fear attacking from all sides, waking up in a cold sweat.

Frustratingly, it was only 3 a.m. when she checked her phone. Anya turned on every light in the house, made a quick bathroom trip as if chased, kicked off her shoes, and dove into bed, wrapping herself tightly, leaving no gaps as if something might sneak in to grab her.

Lying in bed, echoes of Leo's voice and scenes from movies played in her mind, keeping her awake. When dawn broke, Anya dozed off but was rudely awakened by her alarm, reminding her of her exam.

She stumbled to the dining room, eyes barely open. With Henry away, Grandpa Hansen's sleep was undisturbed, ensuring he was full of energy the next day. "Anya, did studying turn you into a panda overnight?" he teased. Naomi noticed her fatigue, "Anya, what's wrong?"

"Chad scared me with horror stories and made me watch scary movies. I woke up terrified and couldn't fall back asleep until five," Anya explained.

Naomi was livid, "That darn kid, doesn't he know you have an exam today? With Mia not around, no one's there to scold him."

Hansen reassured, "Don't worry, Anya. I'll give Leo a piece of my mind."

Anya yawned through breakfast but perked up after brewing herself a strong coffee, then headed off to school.

On Havenbrook Road, Leo received a barrage of calls from his mother and grandfather, both scolding him for frightening Anya.

"If Anya fails her exam because of this, you'll have me to answer to," Naomi warned.

Hansen added, "Just wait until I tell Mia on you."

Indeed, Mia did receive a complaint call from Hansen. After a "brief and to the point" summary, she got the message, "So, you want me to beat up Leo?" "Right."

"For a fee. No pay, no service."

Hansen balked, "Talking about money ruins relationships within a family."

"Even between brothers, accounts must be clear. Being my dad won't cut it."

"Well, I am your dad."

"Then I'll give you a discount."

Hansen, frustrated, hung up. Shortly after, Mia called back, "I'll throw in an extra evil-repelling charm."

"What's that?"

She put the phone near her son, "Cry for your grandpa."

As the phone hung up again, Henry, confused, hadn't even started crying. Mia, looking at her little bundle, kissed his cheek.

Andre, coming downstairs, remarked, "Stop kissing him. Too much affection will spoil a boy."

Mia retorted, "Honey, you might not realize how devastating our son's charm is."

Henry, already immune to the kisses, surrounded by toys from his godfather, played in a corner filled with them. Mia set him down in a play area, lounging nearby in a rocking chair, basking in the morning sun, reviewing her notes. Andre questioned, "Can you really study with him making noise?"

"One replaces peace in tranquility."

Andre bid farewell, "Heading to the office."

"Bye, Daddy."

Henry, hearing "bye," waved back. After a hug from Andre and a kiss for Mia, he left. Henry sensed something amiss, his toys suddenly less appealing.

"What are you looking at? Jealous your dad kissed me?"

Mia assigned two servants to watch over Henry as she read for a while before leaving the living room to him.

In the afternoon, when the sunlight was gentler, Mia prepared a swim for Henry, stripping him down for a pool session. "Swimming to slim down, don't let your uncle call you chubby."

Soon, she tossed toys into the pool for him to play with.

"Swim, I'll be right here."

Mia retreated to a tent, leaving her son to contemplate life in the spacious pool.

Post-exam, Anya couldn't bring herself to meet Leo, seeking solace with Henry instead. Arriving at Maplewood Estates, she found Mia wrapping the little bundle in a towel, stepping out, "Anya, what brings you here?" "Come to see the baby."

Mia: "Let's go. First, let's dress Henry upstairs with Aunt Mia."

Anya followed, and Mia added, "I heard about Leo trying to scare you. Don't mind her too much; in front of Michael, she's just a scaredy-cat."

"Aunt Mia, who's Michael?" Anya asked, curiosity piqued.