The CEO's Mischievous Little Bride

Molly kept her head down while eating and didn't say anything more.

Abby was sly; she knew Sebastian wouldn't pick up her calls and didn't want to mess with Molly. So, she targeted Ellie instead. She got Ellie's number from Stella.

Ellie had answered twice, then started ignoring the calls.

Having dealt with all kinds of schemers in business, Ellie saw through Abby's tricks from the first call.

Even if Sebastian weren't a cop, he'd still be the young master of the Chase family and could live a life of luxury thanks to the MS Group.

Now that he'd been promoted to squad leader, his future was even more promising. Abby would be foolish to let such a golden opportunity slip through her fingers. During lunch, Abby called again.

Ellie put her phone on silent, ignoring it.

Molly guessed what Abby was up to and said, "Mom, answer and set her up with a guy."

Ellie frowned. "What?"

"Isn't she looking for a man? Just introduce her to someone. Like Jonathan, he's still single. They can drive each other crazy, and you've saved two potential victims." Ellie said, "Watch your mouth."

Molly shrugged. "No need to sugarcoat it with you."

Ellie thought Molly's idea might work.

So, when Molly left for work, Ellie answered Abby's call.

Vera's prenatal checkup time had come, and she was looking around the hospital. Patrick said, "Stop looking around; Emily went somewhere else for her checkup." Vera was full of energy, and even the doctor said it was rare to see such a lively pregnant woman. Patrick was a bit troubled.

She said, "I know Emily went somewhere else. I'm checking if Dennis sent someone to spy on us."

Patrick, surprised by her guess, replied, "No, they're too busy to bother with you right now." "Hey, honey, don't you have a ton of evidence and know all sorts of things?"

Patrick raised an eyebrow playfully, "Did you figure that out?"

"You see, you're always keeping things from me, while I spill everything to you," Vera said, wrapping her arms around Patrick's and diving into her usual questioning. After the checkup, Vera went home. Brianna, noticing Vera's return, asked, "Are your legs cramping up?"

Vera shook her head. "No."

Brianna pressed on. "Feel nauseous?"

"Not at all."

Brianna was surprised. "You have a good constitution."

"It's not that; Patrick found me a great nutritionist." She didn't eat four meals a day for nothing.

Not only had she gained some weight, but her baby was healthy, and she was also getting all the necessary nutrients.

Vera said regretfully, "Patrick even learned massage, but it turned out to be unnecessary."

Brianna laughed. "You're just showing off."

Vera responded with a playful grimace.

Vera was happy, so Brianna and Warren had nothing to worry about.

After dinner, Vera and Patrick went to the mall to pick out baby cribs.

Molly was bored at home and thought about calling Sebastian.

But she picked up the phone and put it down, deciding not to bother him.

Vera and Patrick visited several stores before finally choosing a crib.

That night, Patrick arrived home late because he had taken the crib straight to Cherry Villa, setting it up in the living room to air out.

Vera then went room by room, searching for the perfect nursery for their baby.

Vera and Patrick's master bedroom was grand and elegant, with double cream-colored doors that screamed sophistication. Vera had to admit that Patrick had great taste.

Even a decade ago, as a student, Patrick's style was already top-notch.

"Honey, didn't you think about leaving a room for your son back then?" Vera asked, struggling to pick a room.

Patrick smiled. "I didn't even think I'd get married, let alone have a son."

Vera joked, "Sorry, I showed up late. My bad."

Patrick chuckled, eyes full of love. "You should reflect on that."

After spending two hours at Cherry Villa, Patrick hurriedly took Vera home when she yawned.

But before they got home, Vera fell asleep in the passenger seat.

When they arrived, Patrick tried to wake her, but she waved him off.

With no other choice, Patrick carefully carried her to the bedroom, avoiding her belly.

As soon as she lay on the bed, Vera woke up while Patrick was taking off her shoes.

The worst thing for Vera was waking up suddenly from a nap; she knew she'd likely have trouble falling back asleep.

Sure enough, Vera tossed and turned all night, her legs draped over Patrick's, and her arms sprawled across his chest. Then she rolled over, taking the blanket with her, leaving Patrick uncovered.

Feeling sorry for him, she quickly covered him up again.

Patrick pretended to sleep. If he didn't, Vera would probably chat with him all night.

At this moment, he could feel Vera's love for him.

"Honey, your eyelashes are so long."

She leaned in and gave him a quick kiss.

Patrick, feeling the itch of affection, stayed silent.

Vera looked at Patrick's lips and stole another kiss. One kiss wasn't enough, so she kissed him again and again.

Patrick, barely keeping up the act, deliberately turned over with his eyes closed, hugged Vera, and held her tight. Vera was so scared she didn't dare move. When Patrick fell asleep, she pouted and kissed his chin. Patrick still remained silent.

Vera murmured, "Okay, no more kissing. I'll play with my phone."

She rolled over, taking Patrick's blanket again without realizing it.

Patrick watched as Vera, facing away from him, propped her head on his arm and started texting Noah.

Vera: [Are you asleep yet?]

Noah: [Are you crazy?]

It was the middle of the night in Donnicia, and he was in class.

Vera: [Brianna said you were born to keep me company, not to annoy me.]

[Then you might be disappointed. Ask Brianna to have another one for you.]

Vera warned Noah with a real-life example: [Randall asked Cindy to have another child and got beaten up by Cindy.]

Noah: [It's okay. You're pregnant. If you persuade Brianna to have a third child, she won't hit you.]

Patrick's hand was on Vera's belly. Feeling Patrick move, Vera wondered why she had taken the blankets away.

So, she put down her phone and covered Patrick with the blanket again.

When Vera didn't reply for a while, Noah got worried and asked: [Did you fall asleep? You didn't fall asleep with your phone, did you? Phones have radiation.] Noah sent another message: [Wake up, Vera. Put your phone aside before you sleep.]

Three consecutive messages, all urging her: [Vera, if you don't reply, I'll call you.]

Then Vera replied: [I'm not asleep. I was just covering Patrick with the blanket.] Noah asked: [Have you two switched roles?]