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.

a bit. She didn't know why, but she wasn't nervous when Ellie and Timothy found out Alan was pursuing her. She

actually rejected

the last dinner party, word got out

over any pressing matters. He

hear that he's pursuing

this. "Vincent, next time someone mentions this to you, just snap back at

I rejected him long ago, and Timothy also warned him.

had known he would spread it behind my back, I would have cursed him more harshly." Vera, now full, shifted her focus.

"I called him

too mild;

thought about it and then nodded, fully agreeing with Vera's point. "Yeah, I didn't really

felt uncomfortable knowing Molly was

"I'll go see who it is someday.

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

already had a plan to help Molly

you're being pursued?" Cindy asked, overly concerned whenever Randall's

they share info. With

was very confident, maybe

everyone else was talking, so

"Vera, have some more."

"Small meals, more often. You guys take your time; I'm going to take

took her phone and went

mocked, "Congrats on missing our chat

puzzled by

haven't checked the chat

said, "Wait a minute,

competent Patrick