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."

the office all day, and there's no one to keep an eye on Vera. You gotta keep her in check for me. The staff can't handle her,

came over to hang with Vera, poor Teddy would

and Brianna thought Patrick had

"I'm not going home today. I'm sticking around to keep an eye on Vera." Vera thought, 'Oh no, this

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

Vera nodded like crazy.

be ordering takeout and eating ice cream all day. Her diet will be a mess.

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

like five minutes,

and was scrambling for a plan when Patrick, holding

was heading out, 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,

weakly chimed in, "Mom,

Brianna managed to stay at Cherry

"Molly, when Ellie gets out, make sure to come home

at the hospital entrance after hearing Shawn's sad plea. "I'm sorry, Shawn. I've been so wrapped up with Ellie that I've neglected you." She

are home every day, right? You just got a new grandson, and knowing you, you'd be at Cherry Villa every day visiting Theodore. Your news feed is full of his

blinked awkwardly, caught by

"Dad, you want me to

his head, denying

It sounded like she was walking in the hospital, and

Shawn played it out loud, sharing

Shawn had his

come home and keep her away from