The CEO's Mischievous Little Bride

Ava smiled and said tactfully, "I've heard about her, but we haven't interacted."

Later, when Patrick went for a check-up, Vera chatted with Ava outside to pass the time.

Vera didn't continue to be upset about the woman they were discussing earlier but instead chatted with Ava about random things to kill time. "Gardasil 9? I think my friend mentioned it. Is it really okay to get it?" Vera asked after learning about an injection from Ava.

Ava replied, "It's a cervical cancer vaccine to prevent high-risk virus infections and thus prevent cervical cancer. Mrs. Olteran, how old are you?" "20 years old."

Ava exclaimed, "Oh my gosh, you're five years younger than me."

Vera smiled shyly. "I just got married this summer."

Ava had thought Vera was at least twenty-three or twenty-four, but she was only twenty.

"Then you have plenty of time. The nine-valent vaccine covers many viruses."

Vera remembered that Molly had mentioned this to her before, but she hadn't paid much attention to it at the time.

While Vera and Ava were talking, Patrick unknowingly came up behind Vera without her noticing.

"Where can she get this?" Patrick asked.

Vera turned her head in surprise. "Honey, you're done?"

Patrick nodded and continued to ask Ava about the HPV vaccine.

Ava said, "You need to make an appointment for it."

By noon, Patrick had finished his full-body check-up. Instead of leaving the hospital, he took Vera directly to the gynecology department.

After all, it was a gynecological vaccine.

Vera was still in a daze when Patrick was already talking to the department head.

"Mr. Olteran, this vaccine is indeed available, but there aren't many on the market. Just making one dose takes a long time, so the waiting period might be a bit long." Patrick asked many questions.

Before Vera could understand, Patrick had already moved on to take her for a check-up.

"What kind of check-up?" Vera asked.

The gynecologist told Vera, "Women who have been sexually active need to undergo a cervical cancer screening before getting the vaccine. Even if you don't get the vaccine, regular check-ups are good." Vera still didn't fully understand, but Patrick took her out, saying he got it.

Both Vera and Patrick were indifferent to their own health but very concerned about the health of their loved ones.

Sophia had urged Patrick for four years to get a check-up. He always felt he was healthy and didn't need to waste time on it. But when Vera heard he had migraines, she dragged him to the hospital.

Patrick didn't care about most things, but after hearing one sentence from Ava, he took Vera to the gynecology department to consult about the vaccine and even helped her make an appointment on his phone. Vera's reaction throughout could be summed up in one word - bewildered.

When they went to eat, Vera focused on eating while Patrick looked at his phone.

Patrick said, "Vera, after your exams, I'll take you abroad."

Vera paused while eating. "For what?"

"To get you the vaccine."

Vera said, "Is it necessary to go abroad just for a vaccine? I don't want to go."

"Then I'll have the doctor come to Zandonick to give it to you."

Vera replied, "In that case, I'll go abroad."

Patrick already had Sophia arrange his trip.

Back at the Olteran family home, Vera asked Molly, "I remember you mentioned the Gardasil 9 vaccine before. Did you get it?"

"I've already finished all the doses," Molly said calmly.

Vera was shocked. "When did you get it? I've never heard about it."

Molly thought back to last year. "I told you to make an appointment on your phone. When I told you, I had just gotten the first dose, and then I got the other two doses over time."

Vera remembered Molly had indeed told her, but she hadn't taken it to heart.

Molly added, "My brother heard about it from somewhere and made an appointment for me. It took almost half a year. When the vaccine was available, he picked me up from school and took me to the hospital. After getting the shot, I told you."

Vera said, "Patrick wants to take me abroad to get the vaccine."

"He's so considerate. If you didn't have exams, would he have taken you abroad today?"

Vera nodded. "I think there's a 99% chance."

Molly said, "Be confident and make it 100%."

That night in the bedroom, Vera mentioned that Molly had already been vaccinated. She told Patrick, "I was thinking of taking Molly with us, but she got vaccinated last year."

Patrick had also thought of taking Molly but hadn't had the chance to bring it up. Vera had asked for him.

Patrick said, "She found out pretty early."

Vera said, "She's not very proactive, but she has a proactive brother, Sebastian."

"Really?" Patrick looked at Vera.

Vera nodded. "Yes, he really takes good care of your sister."

Before bed, Vera talked a lot about how good Sebastian was to Molly.

Patrick listened casually without taking it to heart.

In the following days, the study trio went their separate ways: one went to the library to report to Sebastian, another was called to the Olteran Group office, and Randall left with his phone and laptop under the guise of studying.

Shawn looked at his home's door frame, then at the "hardworking" study trio, and nodded with satisfaction. His kids were all so promising; they were sure to be big shots in the future.

With Vera's reminder, during the next exams, the classmates didn't dare to talk about cheating. Most students studied seriously in their dorms and did well on the tests.

Every subsequent exam was the same.

Vera felt more at ease.

After the last exam, Vera stretched in the classroom and sighed in relief.

As she walked out of the classroom, she saw Patrick talking to Sebastian.

"The Tooker Group is not as clean as it appears. The prettier the accounts, the bigger the issues," Sebastian told Patrick.

Patrick said, "Recently, I couldn't show up, so I sent my nephew to investigate the Black Heart Café. On the surface, it's a small café invested by the Tooker Group, but do you know who the actual manager is?" Sebastian looked at Patrick, not knowing who it was.

"Kelly." Mentioning this name, Patrick believed Sebastian would understand.

At that moment, two people ran past Patrick and Sebastian.

Vera asked, "Honey, when did you get here?"

Molly asked, "Sebastian, aren't you busy today?"

Then, they each hugged their respective partners.

Molly and Vera's appearance interrupted the previous conversation.

Patrick put his arm around Vera and nodded at Sebastian. "Keep in touch."

Sebastian also nodded and took Molly's hand. "I'll take Molly home for a few days."

Randall, now free of control, walked lightheartedly, twirling his car keys, and happily headed home.

Vera was about to go abroad with Patrick, and Molly was going to stay with the Chase family for a while, so they wouldn't be back for some time. Randall's good days had finally arrived.