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.

Timothy found out Alan was pursuing her. She even dared to curse him out. But when Shawn, Patrick,

rejected

last dinner party,

Vincent caught wind 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

got angry upon hearing this. "Vincent, next time someone mentions this to you, just snap

he have no shame? I rejected him long ago, and

that day. If I had known he would spread it behind my back, I would have cursed him more harshly." Vera,

replied, "I

commented, "Your curse was too mild;

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

knowing Molly was being pursued by

who it is someday. He

he finds out Patrick and Vincent are my brother, and Vincent is the mayor, he'll cling even more.

to help Molly shake off her

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

said, "They're always together, so they share info. With Randall around,

very confident, maybe a

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

"Vera, have some more."

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

and went outside

"Congrats on missing our

puzzled by Noah's

"You haven't checked

said, "Wait a minute, I'm

read the chat history 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