The CEO's Mischievous Little Bride by Whispering Willow

Chapter 489 Curiosity

The Olteran crew was bundling up Theodore like a little marshmallow, while Patrick was doing the same to Vera.

Vera shot back, "Babe, I ain't wearing this. It's so not my vibe. You roll up in a million-dollar ride to get me from the hospital, and now you're dressing me like a country bumpkin. No way." Patrick, ever the patient one, tried to soothe her, "C'mon, just one more hat, okay?"

"Babe, I've already got three hats on! I'm puffier now than when I was pregnant!"

In Vera's head, she was strutting out of the hospital in a sleek dress, rocking sunglasses, looking all proud and fabulous. Instead, she was wrapped up like a burrito.

Patrick zipped up her down jacket and fussed with her scarf. "Gotta keep your neck warm, don't want the wind sneaking in."

Then he slipped gloves onto her hands. "These will keep you toasty, don't want you catching a chill."

Next, he put a mask on her. Before he could say anything, Vera jumped in, "To block out oxygen, right? Gotta make sure I stay alive."

Patrick just went silent.

Everyone was stunned for a sec, then they all cracked up. Even Shawn had to give it to Vera for her quick wit.

Not long after, Molly walked in and saw Vera looking like a bear. She burst out laughing. "Vera, this is hands down the ugliest you've ever looked!"

Vera waddled around like a penguin.

Molly couldn't even look, covering her eyes with her hand.

Soon enough, Theodore was all bundled up too.

Vera and Theodore locked eyes, both looking like they were in some kind of winter survival contest.

They only had their eyes showing.

Seeing Theodore all wrapped up, Vera laughed. "Oh my God, how many layers you got on? I've got three, what about you?"

counted on her fingers, "Looks like Theodore's

sighed, "Guess I

at Vera, not recognizing her at

her face, Theodore's eyes lit up, realizing it was his mom, and he grinned. "Babe, come

she put the mask back

kept staring at her

down again, Theodore saw her face

until Theodore finally caught on and

then, Patrick put a pair of sunglasses

blinked at Vera with the shades, then

waiting to see

little mouth turned down, and

room was filled with his wailing, mixed

one could calm him down, and he ended

Vera took off her sunglasses and mask in front of him, saying,

up and kissed him, and finally, he

leaving the hospital, Patrick had Theodore in one arm and Vera's tiny hand in the

was already

opened the car door, hopped in, unzipped her down jacket, and took Theodore from Patrick, loosening the rope around his waist. She was worried it might be too tight and wanted him to be comfy. Patrick shut the door

was driving, while Vera and Theodore

the rearview mirror, a smile plastered on his face. They were heading to their new home, ready to

Vera playfully pulled it out, making him pout. She pinched his little nose, kissed his forehead, and rubbed his cheeks. Theodore stared at the car roof, his mouth moving like he

Daddy's ride? You know who's driving us home?

still driving, called out,

react, like it was none of his

forward with Theodore, letting him peek at Patrick through the

light, Patrick turned around

green, Vera sat