Mysterious Mrs. Pansy

“I know that you’ve been exhausted from taking care of the children and handling things for April recently. It must be even more tiring for you. But you can’t just push yourself like this.”

“Starting tomorrow, I’ll be at home with you. We can take care of the children together at home. I can’t allow any problems with our second child!”

Jane shook her head upon hearing this. She knew that it wouldn’t work if both of them ignored everything at the company.

Even though each department had its own responsibilities, a company couldn’t function properly if the bosses didn’t pay attention to what was happening. Some decisions couldn’t be made by employees alone; they needed the boss’s final say. If Patrick let everything at the company slide and she didn’t inquire about it either, there would definitely be operational deviations. Besides, she was just pregnant now. If she waited until the baby was born, half a year would have passed, and she couldn’t leave the company unmanaged for that long.

She explained her reasons, but Patrick gave her a stern look.

“What’s more important, the child or the company? If our child is safe and sound, what does it matter about the company? Moreover, the company is not as weak as you think. Everything is on the right track now.”

“I can work from home. It’s just remote management. It won’t affect the company’s operations. Besides, as long as the reports contain accurate data, I’ll know how the company is doing!”

Jane heard Patrick speak so firmly and shook her head again.

She knew it was not as simple as Patrick depicted it. If it were, she wouldn’t spend her nights examining the company’s reports. The end of the year was approaching, and there was a lot of work to be done in summarizing the year’s efforts. They had to ensure the current work proceeded smoothly and summarize the year’s work. Particularly, they had to carefully study certain upcoming plans, as setting overly ambitious goals might result in inability to achieve them the following year or might fail to motivate the staff. This would inevitably lead to reduced work efficiency. On the other hand, setting goals that were too easy wouldn’t challenge the staff enough. For a company to function at its best, the workers should be continuously working while being able to utilize their full capabilities. However, the pressure shouldn’t be overwhelming to the extent of breaking them, allowing for a combination of drive and capabilities to yield the best performance for the company.

The setting of the company’s main goals was essential, as without them, the staff couldn’t work towards a shared objective.

“I think you should take a few more days off before coming back. Once you’ve completed all these plans and objectives, then I can rest assured. Moreover, the people at the company need to know how to proceed!”

Jane voiced her concerns, knowing that Patrick took the current state of the company seriously. The progress made by the company was a result of the joint efforts of Patrick and his father’s business. While she saw the benefits of merging his father’s company with Patrick’s, she also witnessed the busy times that ensued.

“No need for you to worry. They’ll handle it. Even if I don’t intervene, others will. The Earth won’t stop spinning without me. Look at the CEOs of other successful companies – they don’t worry about every little detail.”

“We’re just giving them some early training. Trust me, these people aren’t as fragile as you think. They have a sense of responsibility. They’ll get it done.”

Hearing Patrick’s words, Jane decided to take a different approach because there was no point in trying to persuade Patrick further. She would wait a few days before bringing up the matter again. If something urgent arose, she would make sure Patrick went back to the company. In the meantime, it was a good opportunity for Patrick to rest. She nodded in agreement, and a smile finally appeared on Patrick’s face.

Back at home, Patrick took over everything, leaving Jane with nothing to worry about. Even when playing with their two kids, Patrick took charge, much to the delight of the children. In the evening, Jane and Patrick sat down to have dinner, the children having already gone to bed with full stomachs.NôvelDrama.Org © content.

“I think we should find someone to take care of April. It’s not practical for you to do it, and our nanny is already busy enough. We need to hire another one.”

After a day of coaxing by Patrick, Jane resigned herself to the situation. With Patrick taking over everything, she suddenly found herself with time on her hands.

Upon hearing Patrick’s suggestion of finding someone to look after April, Jane shook her head.

“Why don’t I take care of her? Nannies can be clumsy and might not be able to care for April well. Besides, I have the time now. Taking care of a child isn’t a problem.”

“April and I are the best of friends. I feel indebted to her for all the help she’s given us in the past. If I don’t take care of her, I’ll feel a void in my heart.”

Patrick realized that reasoning with Jane in this way might not work, as she kept avoiding the issue using familial and friendly dynamics. He knew that continuing along this path might lead to her using the same excuses. Patrick had to think of a more clever plan to handle the situation. His mind was sharp, but he didn’t want to overthink things in front of Jane.

This time, Patrick knew he had to come up with a cunning strategy to win her over. Only then would he be able to persuade her.

“You see, now that you’re pregnant, taking care of someone isn’t easy. If something dangerous were to happen, we wouldn’t want that, right? Just like now, you need rest.”

“Do you really not trust the doctor’s words? You can’t overexert yourself. In that case, you can’t devote all your energy to April.”

After hearing Patrick’s words, Jane found some merit in them but didn’t entirely agree with Patrick’s assessment. However, before she could respond, Patrick continued.