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?"

"Looks like Theodore's got one more layer

sighed, "Guess I

at Vera, not recognizing

was his mom, and he grinned. "Babe, come check out Teddy, he knows it's

put the mask back

staring at her eyes,

the mask down again, Theodore saw her face and stuck out his

Theodore finally

Patrick put a pair of

at Vera with the shades, then looked

Theodore, waiting to

little mouth turned down, and he was about

room was filled with his wailing, mixed with everyone's

him down, and he

teasing Theodore, Vera took off her sunglasses and mask in front of him, saying, "Baby, I'm right here." Theodore looked

stepped up and kissed him, and finally,

hospital, Patrick had Theodore in one arm and Vera's tiny hand in the other, making their way to

was already sweating

She was worried it might be too tight and wanted him to be comfy.

was driving, while Vera and Theodore

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

back seat, Theodore was sucking on his hand. Vera playfully pulled it out, making him pout. She pinched his little nose, kissed his forehead, and rubbed

"You checking out Daddy's ride? You know who's driving us home? It's

still driving, called

it was none

scooted forward with Theodore, letting him peek at Patrick through the gap

turned around

the light turned green, Vera