novelxo Chapter 501 Wronged
Vera shot up from Patrick's lap, her face twisted in anger. "You're treating Theodore like crap! What kind of dad are you?"
Ever since she became a mom, Vera couldn't handle hearing her baby cry. She was always the first to cave.
She stormed towards the door but then remembered something, spun around, and snatched the diamond bracelet off the table, slapping it onto her wrist with a huff.
No way she was leaving without that bling.
She then rushed to the door, scooped up a sobbing Theodore, and cradled him close. As she walked, she started unbuttoning her blouse. "Shh, baby, don't cry. Mommy's got you. We don't need Daddy anymore." As her voice faded, a smirk crept onto Patrick's stern face.
That night, Vera decided to give him the cold shoulder.
When it was bedtime, Theodore wasn't in his crib, and Vera was nowhere in the master bedroom.
This was the first night Vera was pissed enough to sleep in a different room.
Patrick headed to the guest room, but the door was locked from the inside.
Hearing the noise, Vera knew Patrick was there.
She spoke loudly to the sleeping Theodore, "Your daddy's a jerk, right? Always picking on us. From now on, it's just you and me. Don't worry, baby, Mommy's got you."
Patrick, standing outside, said, "The bedroom door's open. If you can't handle Teddy alone, just bring him back."
Then he walked away.
Vera muttered, "I can totally handle him alone. Who do you think you're underestimating?"
Late at night, Vera was at her wit's end as Theodore kept crying.
Patrick came to the guest room door every couple of hours to listen. Hearing Theodore's cries, he knocked. "Is he hungry?" Through the door, Vera replied, "I can't get him to nurse."
Patrick suggested, "Check his diaper."
"I already did."
Patrick then said, "Turn off the lights."
Once the room was dark, under the moonlight, Theodore finally settled in Vera's arms, and his crying slowly stopped.
The next day, Molly was called to Cherry Villa to explain the fight. Scared of Patrick, she went to the police station to pick up Sebastian after work.
Since she and Sebastian were still on bad terms, Molly stood in his office, nervously fidgeting. "Sebastian, you must miss Theodore too." Sebastian replied, "I don't."
Molly blurted out, "Teddy's super cute now; he can even call people."
After that, she went silent.
"Just spit it out," Sebastian said.
Molly said, "Patrick knows about the fight and wants me to go to his place to talk. Can you come with me?"
Sebastian stood up, swapped his uniform for a trench coat, and said, "Let's go."
Molly was shocked he agreed.
They arrived at their destination.
Randall and Molly exchanged looks. "Why are you here too?"
Feeling guilty for ratting them out last night, Vera hid with Theodore in her arms.
Seeing everyone gathered, Patrick said, "Let's eat."
At the dining table, Patrick started grilling Molly and Randall about their fight.
Molly later found out Vera had ratted her out. "Patrick, Vera's the one who found those people. You can't just pin this on me."
Vera, cool as a cucumber, said, "What did you think I was doing when I spilled the beans last night?"
Randall and Molly were both sweating bullets, but sweet and innocent Susan stepped up. "Patrick, I was in on it too. I'm Vera, Molly, and Randall's assistant. I helped them with Ellie. Without me, they wouldn't have had the time." Before she could finish, Randall clamped his hand over Susan's mouth and pulled her close. "Susan, zip it."
Patrick shot Randall a cold glare.
Randall couldn't even look him in the eye.
Molly hung her head and spilled the truth.
After hearing everything, Vera and Susan were fuming. Vera even snapped, "Just a finger? That's too easy. Should've cut out her tongue so she couldn't blab again."
Patrick cleared his throat to remind her to chill.
Vera immediately toned it down.
Susan added, "Molly, I'll help you with Ellie, and then you can go kick their butts again."
Under the table, Randall kicked her.
Susan bit her tongue and shut up.
Patrick looked at Sebastian, who said, "I got there in time, so it wasn't a big deal. I've already handled things with Bella and Stella. If they call the cops, I'll have them arrested."
Molly was stunned. She had clearly threatened them, so when did Sebastian step in to clean up her mess?
Knowing Sebastian had her back, Patrick felt relieved. Vera and the others' impulsiveness always made him uneasy.
After dinner, Patrick and Sebastian had some business to discuss and headed to the study.
Susan and Randall went to check on Theodore, leaving Vera and Molly in the living room.
"I heard you and Sebastian are on the outs?" Vera asked, curious.
Molly shot back, "I heard you and Patrick are sleeping in separate rooms?"
Vera said, "One at a time. You first. What's up with you and Sebastian?"
Molly spilled the beans about what happened. "Vera, do you think I was wrong?"
Vera paused, then said, "If my mom got hurt, I'd definitely go teach them a lesson. But as an outsider, I get why Sebastian's pissed. First, he's a cop. Second, as your brother, he doesn't want you getting mixed up in bad stuff." "But I can't just let my mom get hurt for nothing," Molly said.
Vera calmly replied, "Sebastian wouldn't just sit back and do nothing. Remember when you got in trouble at school? He even went to argue with the teacher. No way he'd let Ellie end up in the hospital without doing something. He kept it cool because of his job, but that doesn't mean he didn't do anything. Guys like him always handle stuff on the down-low. Just because you didn't see it doesn't mean he didn't do anything. Think about it, every time we get into something, Sebastian and Patrick always secretly handle it. Just 'cause you didn't see Sebastian do anything doesn't mean he didn't."
Molly frowned, deep in thought. From childhood to now, Sebastian was never easy to talk to; he only had a soft spot for her.
Since becoming a cop, Sebastian had become way more low-key. "So, I was wrong about Sebastian?" she asked.
Vera nodded.