The CEO's Mischievous Little Bride by Whispering Willow

Chapter 622 Business Trip

Patrick crushed his cigarette in the ashtray. "Clean it up."

Scott hung up the phone and checked the time. "All done. What's next on your agenda?"

Patrick stood up, grabbed his suit from the chair, and put it on. "Heading home. It's late; Vera and Theodore are waiting for me. Theodore rolled over today."

Scott stretched his neck and stood up, feeling relieved by the good news. "Give me a lift. I'll visit Theodore tomorrow."

In the quiet night, Patrick made his way home.

He pushed open the bedroom door and saw Vera had left a wall lamp on for him. She and Theodore were snuggled up together, with Theodore's little feet sticking out. Vera was asleep, one arm around Theodore, looking like the perfect picture of motherly love.

Patrick smiled at the sight. He quietly undressed and went to take a shower, accidentally waking Vera.

Vera rubbed her eyes and adjusted Theodore's position before heading to the bathroom. "Did I wake you?" Patrick asked, his voice soft and affectionate.

Vera yawned. "Why are you so late today?"

"Had a lot to do," Patrick replied.

As she gathered his dirty clothes, Vera noticed the strong smell of smoke but didn't say anything. She checked his pockets before putting the clothes in the laundry basket. While Patrick showered, Vera chatted, "Theodore can roll over now. He waited for you until midnight but couldn't keep his eyes open any longer."

After his shower, Patrick lay down beside the sleeping Theodore. "Vera, I have a business trip abroad tomorrow. Stay here and don't go back to our house." "When you're not home, Theodore and I don't want to go back. The house feels too big and empty. I get scared at night when you're not there," Vera said.

As they chatted, they gradually fell asleep, their breathing steady.

Theodore lay sprawled in the middle, a picture of simple happiness.

and shared it in the group chat. "Look, everyone! Theodore is a little chubby bundle." During the

briefly and moved

shop after work

this case. "The victim seemed

knew about Jeffrey's broken arm, but only a few knew about his

Ernest was explaining her findings while examining

overwhelmed by the sight

young ones

while,

are you here

the body and assessing its

minutes later, he said lightly, "It's scary. I'm leaving.

out to Sebastian's retreating back, "Come on! You've seen worse than

the sunlight, hands behind his back, staring at his workplace in the distance. He hesitated for a long time but ultimately didn't call

for his "business trip." Vera, holding Theodore at the door, waved Theodore's little hand in the air. "Say goodbye to

more time. Listen to Vera and go to bed early to practice rolling,"

his face in Patrick's neck, drooling on his

as I'm done. Go to

to the airport. His car was fixed, but he was still recovering from injuries caused by Shawn, though they

times to reach Jeffrey's phone but failed. Wesley was worried, "Dad, has the Olteran Group made any moves

Emma, who had introduced Jeffrey. Even if they lost contact, Emma would still have

took Aleah from a couple.

containing all of Aleah's information, including documents and an

his hand to Emma. "Ten thousand dollars. That's

reluctantly handed over