The CEO's Mischievous Little Bride by Whispering Willow

Chapter 18 Making Things Clear

She didn't know that after they returned to the Olteran Manor, Patrick's eyes were fixed on her.

"Patrick, you helped me today, and I helped you too. We're even now," she said, making things clear between them before continuing happily up the stairs. Patrick continued to watch her until she disappeared.

Emma's gaze remained fixated on Patrick as she saw him staring at another woman.

Jealousy consumed Emma as she clenched her teeth.

She pretended to be fragile as she tugged at Patrick's sleeve and pitifully said, "Patrick, you're finally back."

"Have you been drinking today?" Patrick was aloof towards Emma, but she mistakenly thought he disliked it when she drank.

Emma immediately shook her head. "No, if you don't like me drinking, I swear I won't touch a drop of alcohol again."

the empty stairs and turned around. "Let's go

Emma happily followed him.

sat on chairs in the courtyard, and Patrick

cup

became very polite, which made Emma uneasy. She

on me. I am only grateful to you. If we could be together, we would have been together a long time ago." He spoke without considering her feelings because he didn't like Emma. "You're

clear, and Emma definitely understood

look at Emma's tears, and he made himself a cup of coffee. "You know my situation. I'm already married. It's not good for you, for me, or for her if you come to my house again. If you have

Emma clenched her hands until her knuckles

glanced at her without

Emma's eyes. She wanted to grab Patrick's hand, but he

Patrick, things aren't like that. You said you liked me,

Group for me. And, you came to see me at