The CEO's Mischievous Little Bride

"Awake?" Patrick asked.

Vera replied, "Yes."

Patrick noticed the phone tightly gripped in Vera's hand and squinted. "Been on your phone?" Vera responded again, annoyed, "What's the matter?"

Molly and Randall thought something was up between Vera and Patrick.

Vera wasn't infatuated with Patrick at all today; she was cold and distant, which was unusual.

Molly and Randall instantly united, happy to see Vera and Patrick having a conflict.

This time, Patrick realized that Vera wasn't just groggy; she was deliberately ignoring him.

Seeing Vera, Molly, and Randall all dressed up as if they were going out, Patrick asked, "Where are you going?" "Studying."

At some point, their household had adopted an excuse.

Whenever they didn't want to reveal their true intentions, they would use "studying" as an excuse.

Randall had used it, Molly had used it, and even Vera, who despised the excuse, used it today.

However, Patrick didn't mind interrupting others' study sessions but had no qualms about interrupting Vera's.

Besides, Vera wouldn't be studying on the first day after exams.

Patrick grabbed Vera's wrist and led her to his car.

Vera said angrily, "Patrick, let go of me. I need to study; you can't hinder my thirst for knowledge."

Patrick replied, "The three of you aren't suited to study together."

When Vera, Molly, and Randall were together, studying was always Randall's task, while Vera and Molly played. Vera was carried into the passenger seat.

Patrick drove off with Vera.

Left behind, Molly frowned in disappointment. "I Didn't see anything."

Randall asked, "Are we really going to follow them to the office to watch?"

"Would you dare follow them to the office to watch them argue?"

Randall shook his head. "I wouldn't dare, would you?"

Molly also shook her head. "I wouldn't dare either."

On the road, Vera angrily threw her handbag in the car. "Stop the car."

Patrick pulled over, snatched Vera's phone, and unlocked it with his fingerprint.

Vera thought, 'When did he add his fingerprint to my phone?'

Patrick saw her Facebook pinned with "Big Tiger," which is currently showing a blocked status.

Patrick turned to look at Vera beside him.

Vera blinked; how did Patrick find out so quickly that she had blocked him?

He asked, "You blocked me?"

Vera pouted. "You saw it, why ask?"

Patrick thought of his affection, taking time this afternoon to wake her up.

"Didn't I deal with you last night? Are you trying to provoke me again?" Patrick asked.

Vera snatched her phone back, accusing Patrick, "When did you add your fingerprint to my phone?"

"Didn't you add yours to mine?"

Vera thought, 'I was caught again!'

"When did you find out?" Vera felt guilty.

Patrick recalled how Vera would casually take his phone to play without asking, a habit that became natural.

Initially, Patrick didn't mind. One day, after a shower, he found his phone in Vera's hands, being used without entering a password, which made him suspicious. When Vera fell asleep, Patrick checked his phone and found an extra fingerprint. He looked at the sleeping Vera and laughed.

Clearly, Patrick should have been angry, but he felt happy instead.

Patrick seemed to have a problem.

In the end, Patrick took the Vera, who was reluctant, to the office.

"Where were you planning to go with them?"

"Dungeons & Dragons."

Patrick snorted. "Boring."

Vera retorted "It's something young people enjoy; old folks find it boring. We even asked Shawn before leaving, and he found it boring, too." Smart Patrick asked, "Do you think me old?"

Vera replied, "I didn't say anything. It's all your own words."

Patrick was tricked by Vera, pointing to the couch. "Go play by yourself."

"I don't want to play under your nose."

Patrick asked, "Then whose nose do you want to play under?"

"Not telling you."

Patrick stood up, and Vera immediately retreated strategically.

Patrick asked, "What are you hiding from?"

Vera replied, "I'm not saying."

Just as Patrick was about to get angry and deal with Vera, Sophia knocked on the door.

"Come in." Patrick sat back down.

Sophia entered.

Sophia sensitively noticed the unusual atmosphere in the room.

Sophia glanced at Vera, who was hiding in the corner. Why was she so far from Patrick?

Were they arguing?

Sophia, married for years, immediately saw the unusual signs.

Sophia handed over the tasks Patrick had assigned her yesterday for his review.

Patrick glanced at the document and signed it. "Go ahead."

Patrick looked up at Vera, who was hiding in the corner again.

Vera avoided eye contact with Patrick.

Sophia smiled, saying, "Mr. Olteran, the health check results for all employees are out. What about yours?"

Vera's ears perked up.

Patrick replied, "I don't need a check-up."

Sophia said, "Mr. Olteran, I've noticed you've been having some headaches during social events recently. It's probably a sign of some health issue. It's best to get checked out. Early prevention is key, especially since you used to stay up all night for years without rest. Your body might have some minor issues without you knowing."

Vera moved closer.

Patrick maintained his stance; he didn't need a check-up; he was fine.

Vera walked over, asking, "Sophia, where is the check-up?"

Sophia replied, "City Center Hospital."

Vera asked another question, "When's a good time to go?"

Sophia replied, "If it's for employees, weekends are recommended. If it's for Mr. Olteran, he can go anytime."

Vera asked again, "Is it necessary to fast beforehand? Like for blood tests and so on."

Sophia replied, "Yes, Mrs. Olteran, are you going?"

"I'm asking for Patrick."

Patrick, who was mentioned, stood by. "Vera, I'm fine."

"Shut up. Did I ask you to speak?" Vera yelled at Patrick.

Patrick, amused again, had no temper when Vera yelled at him.

Vera asked Sophia about the details, the best time to go, how long it would take, what needed to be checked, and so on. Only after getting a clear idea did she let Sophia leave.

Before leaving, Sophia glanced at Patrick, who had just been scolded. "Looks like someone is in charge after getting married."

Patrick looked at Vera, who could control him, and smiled. "Someone dares to boss me around, and I can't do anything about it."

The bossy Vera proudly left the room, grabbed a drink, and came back.

In the afternoon, Patrick was working, and Vera was reviewing class notes on her phone.

In the evening, back home, Vera kicked Patrick. "Go sleep in the study."

Patrick asked, "Why?"

"Because I don't want to sleep with you!"