The CEO's Mischievous Little Bride
Chapter 358 Molly was Disliked by Ellie

Sebastian nodded and reminded, "Keep your valuables, phone, and wallet on you."

"Sebastian, you're like my second mom," Molly joked, making a funny face.

Sebastian smiled warmly.

After getting out of the car, Molly grabbed an empty suitcase from the trunk and headed to check in at the station. Inside the station, she waved to Sebastian. "Don't forget to pick me up this afternoon. Bye!"

She disappeared into the crowd.

Sebastian then went to the police station.

Max and Zoey had packed several bags of clothes early in the morning, ready to head to the city.

A neighbor asked, "Where are you off to now?"

Max proudly replied, "Molly's coming back to take us to Zandonick."

"Molly's so thoughtful. You're lucky she comes back during her break to take you out."

Zoey, in a new floral dress, was sweeping the yard. "That's right."

Around eleven, Molly arrived home with her suitcase.

She had taken the bus and hitched a ride, almost losing her breakfast in the process.

"Grandpa, Grandma, I'm back!" Molly shouted as she walked in.

The neighbor's dog ran over, wagging its tail, and scared Molly.

Startled, Molly dropped her suitcase at the door. "There's a dog!"

Max came out with a stick and chased the dog away.

Seeing the suitcase, Max asked, "Why'd you bring a suitcase?"

Molly explained, "It's for you and Grandma. I knew you'd have a lot of luggage, and it would be a hassle on the bus, so I brought my extra-large suitcase."

In the past, Max and Zoey would drive to Zandonick, and the luggage would go in the trunk without any issues.

If they were flying, Molly would have to worry about the luggage.

So, she brought the suitcase back.

Zoey observed Molly's suitcase and found it covered in cartoon stickers, dolls, and flowers. "Molly, where did you get this suitcase? It's so pretty."

Molly looked at her heavily decorated suitcase. "Grandpa, when I get home, I'll buy you one too."

Zoey smiled, "I want a smaller one; this one's too big."

Molly replied, "No problem."

By the time Molly got home, it was noon, and her phone rang five times.

The calls were from Timothy, Ellie, Sebastian, Shawn, and Patrick.

They were all worried she might have been kidnapped on the way.

Max went to cook while Zoey and Molly reorganized clothes in the living room. "Molly, why did Ellie and Timothy argue?"

Molly said, "Because you and Grandpa never visit."

Zoey suddenly understood. "So, you lied to us on the phone last night."

Molly said, "If I didn't lie, would you have come with me?"

They packed their luggage and had lunch at home.

Molly helped Zoey clean the house and even set up a water-absorbing line for the potted flowers. At 2 PM, Molly took Zoey and Max to the airport. Along the way, she carried the heavy items.

Zoey and Max felt bad and wanted to help, but Molly refused, keeping the suitcase close.

They arrived at the airport early. In the waiting hall, Molly planned to watch a show but noticed Zoey and Max looking bored.

So, she put away her phone, sat on the suitcase, and said, "Max, push me like when I was a kid. Pull me and run."

Max, seeing they were bored, joined Zoey in playing with Molly in the busy airport.

Around six in the evening, Sebastian's car was already waiting at the exit.

As soon as Molly appeared, he spotted her.

She ran out and jumped into Sebastian's arms, leaving her suitcase behind. "Sebastian, did I get lost?"

With Molly hugging his waist, Sebastian held the suitcase with one hand and patted her head with the other. "Not bad, you made it back safely." Zoey and Max followed closely behind.

Back home, they didn't wait long. Ellie and Timothy also returned.

Ellie and Timothy knew from Molly last night that Zoey and Max were coming, so the housekeeper had already prepared the rooms. When Molly and Sebastian weren't home, Ellie and Timothy would leave early and return late, so they had dismissed the housekeeper. Now that it was summer break and Zoey and Max were in the city, Ellie had hired a housekeeper yesterday.

Molly said jealously, "Grandma, Mom treats you better than me. I've been back for days, and I've had to handle all my meals myself. She didn't even think to hire a housekeeper to do my laundry and cook for me." Ellie replied, "Sebastian leaves breakfast for you before work, you go out for lunch, and you call us to order takeout for dinner. You even have a midnight snack. Are we mistreating you? Even Vera doesn't eat like you do." Molly's confidence wavered, and she muttered, "She eats four meals a day, with fish and meat at every meal."

Sebastian said, "Mom, let Molly start working with you on Monday."

Molly needed something to do; she couldn't just stay at home.

The thought of earning a living with a $4,000 monthly salary made Molly uncomfortable. "I don't want to go. Mom, can I play for a month before starting?"

Ellie, at home and in front of Sebastian, expressed her disdain. "You still want to slack off? With your attitude, if you came to my company for an interview, your resume would be rejected before it even got submitted." Molly said, "I'm not that bad. I'm at least in the top ten of my class."

Ellie bluntly replied, "There are still nine students ahead of you. Why should I choose you?"

"You're not in any clubs. You have no certificates, no experience. Your studies aren't outstanding. What skills do you have? How would you write your resume? How much professional knowledge do you have? If you weren't my daughter, do you think I'd hire you?"

Molly, unaware of life's hardships, said, "But the salary you offer isn't high, Mom."

Ellie scolded, "Do you deserve a high salary? I provide your food and housing, and you get picked up and dropped off by car. What more do you want, a $40,000 monthly salary?" Molly wanted to nod but gave it up at the sight of the anger in Ellie's eyes.

She looked to Sebastian for help, "Sebastian, say something for me."

Sebastian said, "I think Mom is right."

Max felt sorry for her and said to Ellie, "Molly is still a kid. Don't be so harsh on her. She's already very good. Let her take her time with the rest. You're hurting her self-esteem." Ellie pointed at Molly. "Dad, she's already 21. If she stays childish for a few more years, she'll become useless."

Molly said, "I'm at least Patrick's sister. I'm not that useless."