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.

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

explained, "I actually rejected him a long time

the business and political circles, news tended to spread quickly. At the last dinner party, word got out fast that Alan had been

of this today, his concern for Molly took precedence over any pressing matters. He immediately set about finding out more about the Miller family and

hear that he's pursuing you and

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

have no shame? I rejected him long ago, and Timothy also warned him. Is Alan

I would have cursed him more harshly." Vera, now full,

"I called

was too mild; just

fully agreeing with Vera's point. "Yeah, I

knowing Molly was

"I'll go see who it is someday. He

guys like him are opportunistic. If he finds out Patrick and

had a plan to help Molly shake off

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

share info. With Randall around, I'm not worried about Molly being

confident,

started eating, Vera had already put down her fork. She'd been eating while everyone else was talking, so by the time they were ready

"Vera, have some more."

guys take your time; I'm going to take a

her phone and

mocked, "Congrats on missing our chat and finally waking

puzzled

checked the chat history, have

a

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