Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance novel Chapter 1608

Chad glanced at his son, clearly not ready to let go just yet.

Three minutes later, the parking lot echoed with wails.

Wayne, red-eyed and sniffling, was lifted out of his car seat by his dad. He blinked at the unfamiliar surroundings, tears spilling over as he tried to make sense of it all.

Molly pulled out his stroller, but Wayne wasn’t having it. The moment they tried to set him in, he burst into fresh tears. He refused to walk, too—only his parents’ arms would do.

Chad sighed, “He woke up somewhere new. He’s scared we’ll leave him behind. Alright, I’ll just carry him.”

They grabbed a bite at the rest stop, and even Jade joked that it tasted like a five-star meal.

Meanwhile, at school, Anya finished her first draft but had no desire to head home.

Leo was busier than ever, pulled in a million directions.

Anya had wanted to cook for Leo and bring him dinner, but he flat-out refused. So she spent her days alone at home, while Leo kept fussing over where she should go to relax.

The Cedillo family was on a mission to find the perfect preschool for Henry.

The Byrne family was off on a trip, and even sweet Wayne was nowhere to be seen.

Watching Leo running himself ragged at work, still trying to look out for her, Anya finally spoke up. “Chad, I want to go home.”

Leo looked at her. “But you are home.”

Anya nudged his knee. “Chad, you know that’s not the home I mean.”

Leo frowned. “What’s wrong?” He remembered how she wouldn’t listen to anyone when she first came, sneaking over on her own. Now she wanted to leave. Leo started to worry, “Is it because I’ve been so busy and left you alone? Are you mad at me? I’ll try to come back earlier, I promise.”

Anya shook her head. “Chad, I’m not mad. I just feel like I’m getting in your way, distracting you.”

They had lunch with the Calders. In the afternoon, Leo set off for home.

As Anya walked him out, Mrs. Calder said to her husband in the living room, “Our little princess has never come back from Havenbrook by herself—not once in four years. Think about that.”

Mr. Calder grumbled, “You just want to compliment Leo. He’s not even your son-in-law yet and you’re already on his side. Don’t forget to find some faults—marrying our girl won’t be that easy.”

Before long, Anya returned. “Mom, Dad, what’s this about something being easy?”

The couple exchanged a look. Mrs. Calder fibbed, “I was just saying I wanted a new scarf, and your dad said I always want things to be easy.”

Anya, as innocent as ever, believed them and went off to play with her little brother.

Back in Havenbrook, Leo drove straight to his studio.

He ended up spending the night there. Chunky sighed, “I’ve figured it out—where I live totally depends on Anya.”