The CEO's Mischievous Little Bride by Whispering Willow

Chapter 393 Stating the Facts

Vera felt too embarrassed to look at Patrick.

She mumbled, "Babe, I didn't expect the dog in my dream to be so ugly. In real life, my husband is so handsome, right? Just forget what I said earlier, okay?" Patrick replied, "Sweetie, I heard it loud and clear."

Feeling awkward, Vera glanced at the kiss mark on her collarbone, remembering what had just happened.

Luckily, Molly came to the rescue. "Vera, Patrick, come downstairs for dinner."

Vera quickly headed to the walk-in closet to change into something that covered her collarbones. Once she was dressed, she made her way back to Patrick, gently sliding her hand into his large palm. She wrapped her fingers around one of his, and though she wasn't overtly playful, her entire demeanor was a silent plea for affection.

Her actions tugged at Patrick's heartstrings, making him feel a soft warmth inside.

In his eyes, all her little acts of defiance were indulgently allowed. If she had been a princess in the Middle Ages, she would have been the most pampered and demanding one.

Vincent, given his age, treated Molly with a blend of elderliness and a brotherly affection. Despite the age gap, his concern for her was deep, though often understated. Vincent didn't chat with Molly about everyday matters; however, whenever he heard about any issue concerning her, he was quick to show up and lend support.

Vincent asked, "Molly, is Alan from Vertex Innovations Group pursuing you?"

Molly immediately looked at Vera, her eyes asking, "Did you snitch?"

Vera blinked innocently as if saying, "I didn't even tell Patrick, could I have?"

Patrick asked, "Who?"

Shawn glared. "Which guy?"

Vincent added, "I looked into it. The Miller family is a mess; they're not good enough for you. If you're dating him, end it soon."

At the dinner table, everyone except Vera, who was enjoying her food, was staring at Molly.

raced a bit. She didn't know why, but she wasn't nervous when Ellie and Timothy found out Alan was pursuing her. She even dared to curse him out. But when Shawn,

rejected him a

last dinner

his concern for Molly took precedence over any pressing matters. He immediately set about finding out more about the

do I still hear that he's

someone mentions this

ago, and Timothy also warned him. Is Alan

known he would spread it behind my back, I would have cursed him more

"I called

too mild; just stating a

nodded, fully agreeing with Vera's point. "Yeah, I didn't really curse

Molly was being pursued by

see who it is someday. He seems to

opportunistic. If he finds out Patrick and Vincent are my brother, and Vincent is the mayor, he'll cling even more. I've finally been

a plan to help Molly shake off

asked, overly concerned whenever Randall's name came up

so they share info. With Randall around,

confident, maybe a bit

Vera had already put down her fork. She'd been eating while everyone else

"Vera, have some more."

shook her head. "Small meals, more often. You guys take

took her phone and

our

was puzzled by Noah's

"You haven't checked the

a

while complaining to Noah. "Who said I'm an unqualified mom? Not only am I qualified, but I'm also excellent. No matter how competent Patrick is, he can't have kids without me, can he?" Noah said, "The only difference between you and Patrick is that he can't have kids. If he could,