The CEO's Mischievous Little Bride

Vera dressed Theodore in a light blue cotton jacket, making him look even more adorable.

She picked him up. "Since Wesley tried to kidnap my son, I have to handle this myself." She walked over to Patrick, handed him Theodore, and said, "Hold him."

Patrick caught Theodore with one hand. "You think it's not satisfying enough if someone else does it, huh?"

"Exactly," Vera said as she headed to the bathroom to sort the dirty clothes. When she came out, she started nagging, "Honey, from now on, don't mix your dirty clothes with Theodore's." Then she remembered Patrick's earlier attitude and added, "And don't mix them with mine either."

Patrick got the message that the kid needed extra care. But why couldn't his clothes be with Vera's? They could share a bed but not a laundry basket? "Explain it," Patrick said, blocking the bathroom door with Theodore in his arms.

A bit flustered, Vera made up an excuse. "My clothes are light-colored, and yours are dark. They might bleed and ruin mine." "Which of my clothes would bleed?"

"You're so annoying. First day back, and you're already making me mad," she said, pushing past him and running out.

When they went out for breakfast, Molly yawned and strolled over. "Patrick!" She straightened up when she saw him. "Patrick, when did you get back?" she asked.

Patrick, holding Theodore, replied, "What did you do to Wesley yesterday?"

Molly, feeling guilty, avoided his gaze. "I didn't do anything. He was threatening us, saying he wouldn't let Vera and me go. We were scared to death."

Vera quickly nodded, "Yes, honey. You have to stand up for us. We were terrified."

Susan was stunned, almost not believing her ears.

A bit later, Shawn came over for breakfast. Seeing Patrick, he felt relieved and started complaining, "Patrick, you've got to get your wife in check. The house was a disaster yesterday. Let me tell you..." Vera coughed in warning.

Shawn pretended not to hear. "Vera was even wearing a long skirt. I was worried she might trip."

Patrick's gaze fell on Vera.

Vera couldn't ignore his look. She had to speak again, "Dad, don't talk while eating."

Shawn continued, "She even fought in front of your son. If this keeps up, it's a bad example for Theodore, and..."

"Dad, can you stop talking?" Vera asked, her voice gentle but her fist ready.

Patrick noticed her fist, raised an eyebrow, and smiled faintly.

Shawn saw the fist too and changed his tone. "Ah, and Molly. Molly came up with some method yesterday, she..."

"Dad, do you want a peaceful retirement?" Molly's simple question shut Shawn up.

Feeling aggrieved, Shawn finally said, "You need to discipline them immediately!"

Patrick replied, "Yes, I see."

Later that morning, Patrick went to the room where Wesley was held. Seeing Wesley's barely recognizable face, he closed the door.

Vera and Molly, holding Theodore, tried to eavesdrop, but two bodyguards stopped them. "Mr. Olteran just instructed that you are not allowed to approach."

Vera and Molly exchanged glances, feeling pretty bummed about being guarded against.

After a bit, Shawn showed up, and no one stopped him. He went right in to continue his morning complaints!

By noon, Patrick came out, and Wesley was moved out of the house.

Shawn stood beside Patrick, standing straight.

"Everyone involved in the fight yesterday, line up as usual," Patrick ordered.

The group on the sofa didn't budge, just looking at each other.

"Do I need to call names one by one?" Patrick scanned the four people on the sofa.

When no one got up, obedient Susan stood up, only to be quickly pulled back down by Randall, who was sitting next to her, stopping her from getting blamed. Then, Randall got up and walked over.

Molly also put down the sofa cushion and obediently stood over.noveldrama

Only Vera was left. Patrick's gaze fixed on his wife, who was playing tricks. "Three, two..."

"Honey, here's Theodore for you." Vera got up, handed over Theodore, and immediately stood over.

Susan also went to line up but was pushed over by Randall, who glared at her.

Susan didn't dare to step forward, just standing to the side, too scared to speak because of the tense atmosphere.

Randall spoke first, "Patrick, I timed for Vera yesterday, but I didn't do anything else."

Vera also continued, "Honey, me too. I just threw a punch."

"Patrick, I didn't do much either, just said a few words," Susan said.

Patrick was skeptical. "Throwing punches, and you think you're justified? What's with the bees in the house?"

Vera mumbled softly, "I fought yesterday because my son wanted to see it. It's not my fault. If you want to punish someone, punish your son."

Patrick looked at Theodore, who was still nursing. "He told you he wanted to see a fight?"

Vera nodded. "It's true. If you don't believe me, ask him if he called me 'Mom' yesterday."

Patrick skipped Vera and looked directly at Molly, curious how she would defend herself. Molly explained, "Patrick, I'm married. Only Sebastian can discipline me."

"Then call Sebastian. I want to see how he disciplines you," Patrick said.

As long as Sebastian was involved, Molly wasn't afraid. He was the most indulgent person in the world to her. She immediately took her phone and happily ran out.

For a moment, Vera envied Molly. Every time she caused trouble in the Chase family or in the Olteran family, she claimed that only Shawn could discipline her. Vera wasn't so lucky; she regretted not having a brother and regretted that her husband was Patrick.

Patrick saw through Vera's thoughts completely!

In the front yard, Molly called Sebastian.

"Sebastian," as soon as the call connected, Molly's sweet voice came through.

In his office, Sebastian, who was reading a case file, smiled at the sound. "Did you do something bad?"

"No. Can you come to my home and pick me up?" Molly sweetly coaxed.

Sebastian refused, "No, we didn't have a wedding yet. My frequent visits will lead others to talk about you."

Molly was silenced and regretted what she had said yesterday.

In the front yard, Molly tried hard to coax Sebastian to pick her up, but the vengeful Sebastian refused.

However, Molly somehow managed to get Sebastian to come in the end.

When Sebastian arrived, he learned what Molly did yesterday. "Go home, 100 sit-ups."

Suddenly, Vera didn't envy Molly anymore.