The CEO's Mischievous Little Bride by Whispering Willow

Chapter 158 Mutual Affection

In the afternoon, Patrick returned.

Vera and Randall had already come home from school.

Seeing Patrick back, Vera quickly ran up to him. "Honey, you're back."

Patrick noticed the cautious look in her eyes and opened his arms to hug her.

Then he quickly let go of Vera and said, "Honey, I have something to do. You go play first."

He pointed at Randall and shouted, "You, get up here."

Randall was sitting on the couch playing with a pillow and his phone. Hearing Patrick's call, he threw the pillow aside and followed Patrick up the stairs to the study.

"Uncle, if you're going to punish me, just say it. Don't keep me in suspense."

Randall was almost ready to accept his punishment voluntarily.

Patrick said, "I don't know what you two are up to, but I'm warning you, if Vera faces any risk because of it, I'll hold you accountable. You are not allowed to go to places like that anymore." Randall thought of Vera's fiery temper; she definitely wouldn't listen to him!

If Vera listened to him, he wouldn't have been her errand boy for over a decade.

"Did you hear me?" Patrick asked sternly.

Randall didn't agree.

Because if he agreed and then failed to follow through, he would face even greater consequences from Patrick.

So he didn't agree from the start.

There was a knock on the door, followed by a tentative soft voice. "Honey, can I come in?"

Randall said, "Uncle Patrick, she waited for you all night yesterday and cried secretly on her desk during class today." Patrick frowned.

Didn't he tell her to go to bed early last night?

on your mind, how could it

remembers your words. When your name is mentioned, she smiles. She doesn't allow us to say anything bad about you; only she can. She dominantly includes you in her world, and we are all outsiders. She loves you so obviously. I can't

Patrick was stunned.

knew Vera had feelings for him, hearing it

joy, as this mutual care and affection made him

a relationship, so she might not know this is love. We, as outsiders, can

looking at the door at home." "When you came back, she was cautious not to upset you.

more cautious.

wasn't a fool; he could also see how much Patrick

to marry or have a wife suddenly doted on a

loved being close

her, valued her emotions, and

taught her to drive and played in

so many small details that made it easy for everyone to see

didn't ignore her," Patrick finally spoke after a long

saw that person. He couldn't remember the face, only the bite

had been searching for fifteen years suddenly appeared in front of you, would

for Vera wouldn't affect what

he had more urgent matters

this chance, he didn't know

So he neglected Vera.

a cup of water for a long time. Finally, she lowered her head in disappointment, guessing that Patrick

to leave,

looked at her from the doorway. "You used to come and go from my study without a second thought, never

anything wrong before, so I wasn't guilty." That was why she used to walk into his study boldly,

place for her to admit

she might get burned,

grabbed her arm and pulled her into

told

"Uncle Patrick, if you're not going to punish me,

stay there for a

speaking up and wanted to bite his tongue. Why did he bring up punishment

Randall left, Patrick put down the cup and pulled the

watery eyes, which were avoiding