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."

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, Cindy's too soft, and Shawn's too easy to

Molly and the gang came over to hang with Vera, poor Teddy would be left

Brianna

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

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

Vera nodded like crazy.

takeout and eating ice

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

been a mom for like five minutes, and

couldn't win against Brianna and was scrambling for a plan when Patrick, holding the sleeping Theodore, chuckled. 'Vera's met her match,' he

Brianna. As he 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."

chimed in, "Mom,

Brianna managed to stay at

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

a pang of guilt standing at the hospital entrance after hearing Shawn's sad plea. "I'm sorry, Shawn. I've been so wrapped up

right? You just got a new grandson, and

awkwardly, caught

eyed Shawn suspiciously. "Dad, you want me to come

head, denying it,

hospital, and soon after, he got a voice message from Molly. It sounded like she was

loud, sharing his joy. "Listen, isn't my

had

he get Molly to come home