The CEO's Mischievous Little Bride

Vera, clearly irked, asked, "Why are you here? You'll see me at home tonight anyway."

Patrick reached out, intending to take Vera's hand, but she pulled both of her hands behind her back. With a hint of petulance, she said, "I don't feel like holding hands anymore." Even when she was angry, she couldn't bring herself to say anything too harsh.

Patrick retracted his hand. "Why didn't you tell me before you suddenly went out?"

After work, Molly and Ellie walked out of the company together and saw them. Molly was surprised. "Are they all here to pick me up?"

Ellie said, "Maybe they need to talk to you. You should go back to the Olteran Manor tonight."

Molly watched Ellie get into her car and then approached the group. Randall gave her a meaningful glance that said, "Let's go." Molly asked, "Is your eyelid twitching?"

Randall was speechless. He stopped Molly from going to Vera and whispered, "They're having a fight. Let them sort it out. Let's go."

It was the first time Molly had seen Patrick and Vera having a fight. She was excited. "No way; I have to see who gives in first." Randall immediately blocked Molly. "Sebastian or them, who do you want to see more?"

"Sebastian is super busy. If I go, he'll be overwhelmed." Molly still chose to watch Patrick's embarrassment.

Randall added, "I went to the police station today and heard some leaders want to introduce a girl to Sebastian."

Molly was silent for a moment, the excitement in her eyes fading away. She then said, "Take me to the police station!" Sebastian was clearly a higher priority.

In the car, Molly explained to Randall, "I just want to see who wants to introduce a girl to Sebastian and check out the girl." Randall snorted inwardly.

After all, his position was modest; he couldn't afford to mock Molly openly. The real sting came from her reprimands.

Vera puffed up her cheeks in anger, watching the car drive away, and said angrily, "Randall was not reliable."

Patrick glanced at the departing car and felt a bit more favorably toward Randall. Turning to Vera, he said, "The rest of the evening is yours. Where would you like to go? I'll accompany you." Vera refused, "No need, you can go about your business."

"Vera."

Vera said, "Then just take me home."

Patrick opened the car door and gently guided Vera into the seat. Knowing he owed her more attention, he was particularly attentive. Before Vera could even reach for her seatbelt, he had already fastened it for her. He got into the driver's seat, took a last look at Vera, who was gazing out the window, lost in thought.

Then, Patrick drove her around to other places and finally took her to Rustic Hearth Cafe.

She hadn't eaten at Rustic Hearth Cafe for a long time since her vacation.

Patrick's intention to appease her was obvious. He didn't ask if Vera wanted to eat but parked the car and asked, "I'll take you back after dinner?"

If Vera didn't want to eat, she would naturally refuse.

As she unfastened her seatbelt and got out of the car, Patrick immediately understood her unspoken message.

The entrance was crowded, so Vera slipped through the throng, allowing Patrick to take her hand as they walked inside. Vera didn't pull away, and Patrick made sure to keep her safe amid the crowd. During dinner, Cindy called to ask about Vera's whereabouts. Patrick reassured her, saying he wouldn't be coming home with Vera tonight.

Vera chimed in, "I want to stay at my place for a while."

Patrick thought for a long time and finally agreed, "Cindy, we will be staying at her place for a while."

Cindy asked, "Is Vera okay? Is she uncomfortable or unhappy staying here?"

Patrick made an excuse.

He didn't want others to know about their private matters.

After dinner, he took her home.

When Brianna learned that Vera would be staying for a few days, she and Warren sensed something unusual.

They thought, 'Why does Vera suddenly come back without even bringing any clothes?'

There were no maternity clothes at home.

Patrick noticed this, too.

After dropping Vera off, he told Brianna, "Brianna, Vera just had dinner. Take her for a walk. I'll go home and bring some dresses for her." Brianna nodded. After Patrick left, she and Warren directly asked Vera, "What's wrong?"

"Nothing," Vera said.

Brianna said, "Be honest with us. We know you well. You wouldn't come back for no reason and have Patrick bring you back. Did you and Patrick have a fight?"

Brianna and Warren had come to respect Shawn's character over time, and they genuinely liked him for Vera. Brianna wasn't worried about any issues between Shawn and Vera.

As for Cindy, if she had a disagreement with Vera, Vera would definitely stand her ground, even with her big belly at the Olteran family.

Randall, Molly, and Vera had been friends for years, so there wouldn't be any issues.

That left only Patrick.

Arguments and disagreements are part and parcel of married life, but if anyone dared to mistreat Vera, Patrick would sort it out before she even had a chance to intervene. He'd never let her handle it herself. So the problem had to lie with Patrick.

Brianna and Warren asked Vera, "What's going on?"

Vera pouted, and her grievances spilled out before she could even speak.

Vera said, "Mom, Dad, Patrick is really good to me."

Patrick went home, grabbed a few clothes from the closet, and hurried out.

Cindy anxiously followed. "Patrick, why is Vera staying at her home? Don't keep it from me. You know I can't sleep well when Vera's not home."

Patrick said, "She's been staying with us since she got pregnant and hasn't been with Brianna and Warren. A familiar setting will do her and the baby good. We'll return shortly."

Meanwhile, at the police station, Sebastian looked at Molly, who had been tricked into coming, and his temple veins throbbed.

Sebastian explained, "I didn't see Randall today!"

Randall had dropped Molly off and drove away without even getting out of the car.

Sebastian had to face Molly's questioning alone.

Molly uttered, "Don't lie, Sebastian. What Randall said sounded true. You can't fool me."

Sebastian said, "You were tricked by Randall, not me."

Molly insisted, "I don't believe it. Someone must have seen you and asked how old you are and if you have a girlfriend."