The CEO's Mischievous Little Bride

He had already endured enough torment from Patrick and Vera at home. Now, as if that wasn't enough, God decided to give him an aunt, who also turned out to bully him. He said, "Vera, can I move out? I feel like even the Olteran family's dog has a higher status than me."

"Keep dreaming."

"Vera, how did my mom die?" Mia asked.

In her memory, Hazel always smiled warmly, dressed her in plain-colored dresses, and kept her neat and clean. Why did she die? She hadn't even seen her one last time.

"A month after you went missing, Mom passed away. Cindy told me she fell ill from longing and couldn't be cured. But tonight, Shawn told me it was because she saw your 'body' and was so shocked that she passed away." Mia turned to look at Vera, who had just spoken. Though she couldn't clearly see Vera's emotions, she felt a deep sadness. "My mom died because of me?"

Vera nodded. "Shawn and Patrick are going to confront the Tooker Villa tomorrow. It's not that simple."

"How could this happen?"

Vera shook her head again. She didn't know the Olteran family had such complicated matters. But since she had joined the Olteran family, she had to sort these things out. Vincent was investigating, and she should help them. "Mia, why did you fall into the sea back then?"

"What? Mia, you fell into the sea?" Randall was curious about everything he heard.

"Actually, I don't know. I only remember meeting someone, and then I was silenced and thrown into the sea."

"You were thrown in?"

Mia nodded.

Vera frowned. Mia had met someone?

"Mia, can you remember what that person looked like?"

Mia shook her head. She was only five years old at the time, and her memories were blurry. She was so scared that she couldn't remember anything.

Vera wasn't disappointed. She was grateful. "Ellie and Timothy saved you, and you were finally found. My sister-in-law is my best friend, and Randall is our nephew."

Randall gazed into the distance, telling himself not to mind it.

They stayed by the lake for a long time. Vera and Randall talked to Mia, helping her to ease her worries.

When Vera's phone was almost out of battery, they used the phone's flashlight to find their way back. However, as they gradually walked out of the mud, Vera was stunned by the scene before her.

Shawn, leaning on a cane, stood at the front, looking at Mia with a quivering lip, holding back tears. Mia also looked at Shawn, who was waiting for her.

There were Vincent, Patrick, Cindy, and the parents and brother she had called family for over twenty years.

Mia's disappearance made Ellie realize that everything was irreparable. Timothy had tried to comfort her for a long time, urging her to accept reality. Sebastian received news from Patrick and came to Crystal Lake to pick up Mia, bringing along the worried Ellie and Timothy.

By the shore stood all of Mia's family, waiting for her.

Vera sensed her hesitation and said to Mia, "Mia, don't worry. Everyone you see here loves you."

Mia climbed the steps and walked up to Shawn, tears streaming down her face.

"Dad!" Mia cried out, breaking into uncontrollable sobs.

Shawn could no longer hold back his tears. "Molly, my child."

He hugged her tightly.

God had played a cruel joke on him, allowing him to see his daughter in his lifetime.

The entire Olteran family was overwhelmed with emotion, their eyes brimming with joyful tears.

Only Patrick remained stoic, not showing any emotion at the scene. Under the cover of night, he turned away from the crowd and crossed the street. He looked up at the sky, feeling relieved.

Vera's gaze always found Patrick first. She quietly walked out of everyone's sight and went to his side. She slipped her hand into his palm. Patrick squeezed her hand tightly and looked at Vera, who had come to him on her own. He opened his arms and embraced her.

Vera said, "Honey, now that Molly is found, you must always put me first in your heart."

"Alright."

Patrick didn't tell her that he had already made a silent vow that for the rest of his life, she would always be his number one.

On the first night of their reunion, Mia faced the difficult choice of whether to return to the Olteran family or stay with the Chase family. She had just reunited with her biological family, but seeing Ellie with eyes swollen from crying, she couldn't bear it.

Sebastian understood her dilemma and stepped in to help. "Go back. Today is your reunion; you must have a lot to talk about." "Sebastian."

Sebastian smiled at Mia, hiding his own sadness so that Mia could return to the Olteran family without any guilt.

Timothy also didn't want to make things difficult for Mia. "Go back, don't feel guilty. You can go back to Lilac Manor whenever you want. The locks will never change, and it will always be your home. You will always be my daughter." Mia burst into tears again and ran to hug Timothy. "Dad."

Timothy patted Mia's back. "You've grown up. Don't cry at every little thing. You should be happy after finding your real family."

Mia looked at Ellie's disheveled hair and reached out to smooth it. "Mom, I'm sorry."

Ellie wiped away her tears and hugged Mia as they parted.

"We have things to do tonight as well. Go back."

The Chase family didn't want to make her feel bad, so they all made concessions.

Finally, Mia watched the Chase family's car drive out of sight before getting into the same car as Shawn to go home.

Vera, of course, followed Patrick. She sat in the passenger seat of the Thunderstorm, buckled her safety belt, and happily waited for her "exclusive driver," who was the most handsome man in the world. Cindy also left in the same car as Vincent.

Meanwhile, Randall was left alone in the cold wind, feeling sad. He had come with Vera for company, but she had gone off with Patrick.

Randall started his car alone and followed them home.

Lilac Manor.

After the Chase family returned home, Ellie felt the house become cold and empty. She covered her tearful eyes with her hands, blaming herself. "I'm so bad. I'm so selfish. I deserve this." Sebastian comforted Ellie, saying, "Mom, Mia will come back, trust me."

Timothy called Max and Zoey. "Mom, Dad, I have something to tell you. Please be prepared."

The Olteran family. Mia had returned here in less than 12 hours.

Patrick took her to the cemetery to see Ellie.

Mia's tears flowed uncontrollably as she looked at Ellie's grave. That was her mother. She prayed sincerely for Ellie.

Patrick stood beside her. "Mom, I brought Molly back."