The CEO's Mischievous Little Bride

In Vera's room, the bed wasn't as big as the Olteran family's, and the five-foot bed was just barely wide enough for two people, especially with Vera's pregnant belly taking up so much space. When Vera returned to the room at night, she looked at her small bed and said, "Honey, you should sleep in the guest room."

Patrick said, "I can just sleep on a small corner of the bed."

Whether Patrick intentionally made himself sound pitiful or not, Vera felt sorry for him after hearing his words.

Vera said, "No, I want to lie in your arms at night; this bed is enough for us."

She was the one who wanted him to leave, and now she was the one who wanted him to stay.

Once nestled in Patrick's arms, Vera thought for a moment, then turned to face him and asked with a teasing look, "Honey, were you just trying to make yourself sound pitiful so I'd feel sorry for you?" Patrick asked back, "What are you feeling sorry for me about?"

This question left Vera puzzled. She thought, 'Do I overthink it?'

Patrick shifted closer, his voice a low murmur above her head in the dark. "Tell me, what are you feeling sorry for?"

"Nothing."

Vera was used to sleeping face-to-face with Patrick, and as she lay in his arms, her thoughts began to drift.

As she lost herself in her musings, her leg ended up draped over Patrick's, and his embrace seemed to have a magical effect.

Before long, she was sound asleep, her worries about being deceived by Patrick forgotten.

Seeing her asleep, her chubby cheeks resting against his arm, Patrick gently brushed his hand over her face with a look of fondness in his eyes. "You're hard to placate, so I had to resort to a little deception."

Without the deception, he would have been sent out to sleep elsewhere tonight.

While Vera was asleep, Patrick stole a kiss, and she didn't notice at all.

At the Chase Manor, Sebastian brought Molly back.

Max and Zoey were already asleep, and Ellie was about to go to bed when she suddenly heard the sound of a car engine turning off in the yard. Ellie was surprised that Sebastian had come back, but before Sebastian entered the door, she heard Molly's voice.

"Sebastian, don't be mad. I was just asking. I didn't stir up any trouble. Why the icy stare? Who are you trying to intimidate? Sebastian, don't be upset. You asked me to wait in your office, but I got bored and just looked around." Once home, Molly saw that Ellie was still up, even though it was nearly ten o'clock.

Molly asked, "Mom, why aren't you asleep yet?"

Ellie looked at Molly in surprise. "Weren't you with Patrick at the Olteran Manor?"

Molly forgot about the angry Sebastian and explained to Ellie, "No. Patrick and Vera were arguing, so Randall sent me to Sebastian."

Ellie looked at the angry Sebastian. "What's wrong with him?"

Before Sebastian could speak, Molly quickly interjected, "It's nothing, Mom. Sebastian had some trouble at work, I'll comfort him."

Ellie gave her a skeptical look, having clearly overheard the earlier conversation between Sebastian and Molly. "What did you find in Sebastian's office?"

Molly's eyes flickered. "Mom, why are you bringing that up?"

Sebastian grabbed Molly's arm and pushed her over to Ellie.

In front of Molly, Sebastian firmly declared to Ellie, "Mom, don't even think about setting me up with someone before I turn 30. Don't mention it to Molly or anyone else, and definitely don't bring it up with Dad, Max, or Zoey. When I'm ready to get married, I'll handle it myself."

Ellie was taken aback. Not only was she surprised by Sebastian's decision to stay single until he turned 30, but she was also puzzled as to why he was making such a declaration in front of Molly.

After saying this, Sebastian looked at Molly, who didn't dare to meet his eyes.

Sebastian asked, "Did you hear that?"

Molly didn't speak and ignored him.

Sebastian asked impatiently, "Molly, I'm asking you."

Molly glanced at Sebastian, found him a bit intimidating, and feeling a bit gulity, she turned her back to him and muttered, "I didn't introduce any girlfriends to you."

Ellie was puzzled. "Sebastian, why did you suddenly bring this up?"

Sebastian glanced at Molly's back, then looked at Ellie. "Just to let you and Timothy know that don't worry about my marriage." After saying this, Sebastian couldn't help but glance at Molly's back again. "And to let someone know that I won't date anyone before 30."

Molly told herself, 'He isn't talking to me.'

Ellie, who had always been smart, couldn't grasp Sebastian's words tonight.

Sebastian hadn't changed out of his team uniform; he was just dropping Molly off at home and had to go back to work.

Feeling sympathetic for Sebastian's long hours, Ellie suggested, "Sebastian, you've been working non-stop. Why don't you stay home tonight and get some rest? You can head back to the office early tomorrow." Sebastian glanced at Molly's back. "Turn around."

Molly knew he was talking to her, and the intense gaze from behind made her uncomfortable.

Sebastian said again, "I'm leaving."

Molly immediately turned around.

Molly advised, "Sebastian, don't go tonight, listen to Ellie."

Ellie said, "See, Molly cares about you. If work isn't urgent, take a break. you're young, don't ruin your health."

Molly nodded in agreement. "Yes, Sebastian, if you ruin your health, you won't be able to get a wife, no one will want to marry you, and you'll only..."

Sebastian interrupted Molly, not letting her speak recklessly in front of Ellie. "Seeing you at home makes me angry."

Molly shrugged. "Then you should go. Goodbye. I won't see you off. Good night; stay safe."

After Sebastian left, Ellie asked Molly, "What were you going to say?"

Molly pretended not to understand. "What do you mean? Mom, you must have heard wrong."

Ellie said, "Don't pretend, you were going to say something, I heard it."

Molly bit her tongue and shifted uncomfortably. "You might want to focus on why Sebastian, who's usually so indulgent, suddenly lost his temper with me."

"Why did Sebastian get mad at you?" Ellie, not wary of Molly, was easily distracted by her words.

Molly darted a sidelong glance and dodged the question, her voice light and evasive. "Goodnight, Mom. I love you."

Molly quickly ran away.

Ellie, caught off guard by Molly's sudden affection, felt her frustration melt away. She watched Molly's hasty departure, puzzled and muttering to herself, "What on earth is going on?"