The CEO's Mischievous Little Bride

Patrick frowned. "How much did Dad eat?"

"Vera said he had three; I remember it was true. Because when Dad wanted more, Vera didn't let him eat, worried that his body couldn't handle it. In the evening, it was Vera who first noticed Dad's unusual expression, insisted on taking Dad to the hospital. He stubbornly refused to go to the hospital, and almost fainted in less than half an hour."

Immediately, Cindy thought of Vera sitting outside blaming herself, and she added a few more words.

"Patrick, don't be mad at Vera. Just now, your brother and I were busy taking care of Dad; we didn't go out to comfort Vera. She was crying in fear. As her husband, you should understand her. After all, she is still young, and a new daughter-in- law. Because of her gluttony causing Shawn to get sick and hospitalized, she feels guilty and regrets it. Most importantly, she's worried that you'll be angry."

"This really can't be blamed on Vera. Don't be mad at Vera; go out and comfort her. Your comfort is more effective than all of ours."

Patrick's Adam's apple rolled, but he didn't say anything.

Cindy knew what was on Patrick's mind. He heard her words, but how he would act, he would decide for himself.

However, Cindy felt that in this family, as a woman and Shawn's daughter-in-law, just like Vera, she had to say a few words to this young sister-in-law. Because no one understands better than her what Vera is currently worried about. Outside in the corridor, Vera's heart was hanging in the air. Randall handed her a tissue. "Don't cry; it's not your fault about my grandpa. He's old; he can't control himself. There's nothing you can do."

Vera shook her head, asking Randall, "Patrick ignored me just now. Is he mad at me?"

Randall shook his head. "I don't know." If he could figure out Patrick's temper, he would have avoided getting beaten up several times.

Patrick came out, and Vera immediately stood up in surprise from the chair. Apologizing with a crying voice, "I'm sorry, dear; I won't be greedy and eat ice cream in the future."

Patrick's expression turned slightly cold as he looked at the cautious Vera.

Randall also thought Patrick was angry, so he hurriedly explained to him, "Uncle Patrick, this really has nothing to do with her. If my grandpa wants to eat, she can't stop him either." They were all explaining to Patrick that this wasn't Vera's fault.

Patrick had a feeling that he was giving the impression that he was complaining about Vera.

He looked at the frightened Vera with her head down.

Patrick walked up and wiped away the tears from Vera's eyes. "Vincent and Cindy are staying at the hospital tonight; we'll take over tomorrow night." "Dear."

Patrick hugged Vera's shoulders and pulled her into his arms. He instructed Randall, "You stay at the hospital tonight to take care of your grandpa." "Okay. But, Uncle Patrick, don't hit your wife."

After saying this, Randall glanced at his good friend who was being embraced by Patrick.

Patrick also looked down at Vera, whose eyes were misty, in his arms. Without saying a word, he hugged her and walked away.

In the car, Vera held onto the seatbelt, asking softly, "Honey, will you hit me when we get home?"

Patrick raised his hand and flicked her on the forehead. "I already did."

Vera pouted in grievance and started crying again, which left Patrick at a loss.

He asked, "Does it hurt?"

Vera shook her head while crying. "You didn't hit hard enough."

Suddenly, Patrick laughed. He found Vera crying unexpectedly cute.

Patrick started the car and headed home.

Rather than comforting her with words, actions was more important.

The so-called comfort was just telling her that everyone forgave her, didn't blame her, but it would make Vera think it was all her fault. However, Patrick's way of soothing her was different.

He didn't cajole or console.

Vera was worried that he would be violent at home, so he gently tapped her head to make her feel better.

On the way home, Vera held onto her skirt, her crying stopped, and she began to think about how to make amends.

Unknowingly, they arrived home.

Patrick got out of the car, walked to the passenger side, opened the door, and took Vera's hand to lead her home.

Vera was puzzled. She could walk, why did Patrick have to hold her hand to go home? Wasn't he mad at her anymore?

Back at home, Vera noticed that the maids who had been whispering about her fell silent instantly when they saw her and Patrick holding hands.

Before Vera could think too much, Tom approached with concern. "Patrick, are you just back from the hospital? How's Shawn doing?"

The Olteran family's maids were all listening intently. Earlier in the living room, when Shawn suddenly felt dizzy and couldn't stand steady, they were all scared out of their wits. They heard that Vera made Shawn sick by letting him eat too much ice cream.

If Shawn had any problems this time, everyone was curious about how the Olteran family would punish Vera, who had just joined.

"No problem, Dad fell asleep at the hospital. Tom, come with me to the study." Patrick led Vera up the stairs, holding her hand. In the study, Vera stood by Patrick's side like a pillar, not understanding what he was up to and why he brought her to the study.

Soon, Tom arrived.

Patrick went straight to the point and asked, "How much ice cream did Dad sneak today?"

Tom was a bit flustered.

Vera turned her head in confusion to look at her serious husband, repeating in her mind his words just now. 'Dad sneaked ice cream?'

Facing the silent Tom, Patrick continued, "Although I'm not home often, I still know him well. If Vera doesn't let him eat, he will definitely sneak a bite until he's had enough. The only one helping him sneak ice cream is you." Vera looked at the embarrassed Tom in shock, then back at Patrick.

Patrick said, "I'm asking this not to scold him at the hospital tomorrow. I don't want my wife to bear all the blame, to make her feel guilty and remorseful."

When Vera heard Patrick's words, her eyes reddened. Her nose instantly tingled with sourness, tears welling up in her eyes.

She didn't know what being moved meant, but in that moment just now, she understood.

They didn't blame her, Vincent comforted her, Randall didn't let her blame herself, Cindy understood her. However, the more people around her said these things, the more uncomfortable she felt. She felt it was her fault that led to Shawn being hospitalized.

And then, Patrick appeared. He didn't console her with words at first.

Instead, he brought her back, using facts to show her that this had nothing to do with her.

His actions spoke louder than countless words.

Tom also knew that the maids in the house were all whispering and attributing the blame to Vera.

After all, no one knew that Shawn had secretly eaten ice cream again.

Tom looked at Vera, whose eyes were swollen from crying, feeling sorry for her. What's more, Patrick was extremely clever. Even if he deceived him, Patrick could find out in various ways.