The CEO's Mischievous Little Bride by Whispering Willow

Chapter 490 Vera Says She's Fragile

Vera snuggled into Patrick's arms, hugging him tightly, feeling completely understood.

Noah chimed in, nudging Brianna, "Mom, chill out a bit, okay? Everyone's watching, and Vera's a mom now too."

Patrick turned to Vera, "But hey, you gotta listen to what Mom and Cindy said. My rules are simple: eat, drink, and have fun, but no crazy stuff. You just had a baby, and your body needs time to bounce back." Vera nodded like a good girl. "Babe, I'll do what you say."

Patrick grinned and ruffled her hair. "Be good, and there'll be rewards."

"Okay!" Vera's eyes sparkled at the mention of rewards.

Little Theodore squirmed in his arms, maybe wanting his own treat or just hungry!

A bunch of folks were visiting Patrick's crib for the first time, even Shawn didn't come by often.

Everyone was wandering around like tourists.

It was already noon, and Vera nudged Patrick, "Babe, let's get the kitchen to whip up some lunch. Let's all eat together here."

Even though Patrick had it all set, Vera's reminder made him feel different. The lady of the house was back. "Sure thing," he replied.

After lunch, everyone bounced in the afternoon.

Vera pulled Warren aside, "Dad, please, take Mom with you. She's always on my case at home. You saw how she started today. I just had a baby, what if I get postpartum depression? I'm your only daughter, and when you get old, you'll need me. You can't count on Noah."

all day, and there's no one to

and the gang came over to hang with

and Brianna thought Patrick had

to leave, Warren called Brianna to go home, but she said, "I'm not going home today. I'm sticking around to keep an

looked at Vera's pleading eyes and said, "You two just had a spat, don't let Vera

Vera nodded like crazy.

"If I don't watch Vera, she'll be ordering takeout and eating ice cream all day. Her diet will be

"Mom, come on. I'm a mom now; don't you think I know

like five minutes, and

a plan when

he reminded her, "Don't get into it with Vera. If she messes up, talk to her gently. Don't go off on her and risk her getting all depressed." "Relax, even if I

in, "Mom, I'm actually

the end, Brianna managed to stay

and said, "Molly, when Ellie gets out, make sure to come home often. Patrick and Vera have moved out, and I'm all alone during

Shawn's sad plea. "I'm sorry, Shawn. I've been so wrapped up with Ellie that I've neglected you." She looked at Shawn's face. No wonder

Randall and Susan are home every day, right? You just got a new grandson, and knowing you, you'd be at Cherry Villa every day

blinked awkwardly,

Shawn suspiciously. "Dad, you want

shook his head, denying it, "I

after, he got a voice message from Molly. It sounded like she was walking in the hospital,

played it out loud, sharing his joy. "Listen,

Shawn had

to come home and