The CEO's Mischievous Little Bride
Chapter 386 Underestimating Vera

Emily didn't catch Vera's expression and just smiled, nodding. "Yes."

A bit later, a nurse approached Emily. "Hey, your family member went to move the car. He asked me to tell you to meet him at the parking lot after your check-up." Vera wanted to ask more, but Emily was in a rush. "I gotta go. Let's chat next time."

Vera smiled and nodded. "Sure, see you."

As Emily got into the elevator, Vera sighed. "People are so unpredictable."

She then looked for Shawn and Patrick, who were chatting in the hallway. She hurried over, almost running. "Big news, you guys won't believe this!"

Shawn looked unimpressed. "What news? You look like you know some huge secret."

What Vera said next left them both stunned.

"Emily's pregnant, and the baby isn't the bodyguard's or anyone else's—it's Dennis'!"

It was like a bombshell.

Shawn's face went blank.

Vera arrived for her revenge, mimicking Shawn's earlier disdainful tone. "Look at Shawn, so naive. We just talked about the father of the child, and it left Shawn completely stunned. Bet you didn't see that coming." Shawn and Patrick exchanged shocked glances, their eyes wide with disbelief.

Vera, feigning innocence, tilted her head from side to side, clueless about their silent exchange.

Later, she squeezed into the middle, grabbing Patrick's hand. "Honey, what were you and Shawn communicating with those looks? Share it with me too."

Shawn asked, "How did you find out? Would she tell a stranger all that?"

Vera replied, "Shawn, you underestimated me. I wouldn't just ask directly. Emily would definitely be too embarrassed to tell me anything.

"I just changed my approach. I asked if her husband was the one accompanying her to the check-ups. She must have thought I didn't know her, so she let her guard down. She said it was her husband's driver who was with her."I couldn't ask more because she was leaving. Didn't want to follow too closely and make her suspicious."

Shawn was genuinely surprised; he had underestimated Vera.

They were at the hospital for a quick check-up and consultation, not a full prenatal visit, so they didn't stay long and left.

Vera didn't tell Molly she was leaving. As they drove away, Vera kept patting Patrick's shoulder, reminding him to drive slowly. "Honey, slow down, I'm looking for a shop."

Patrick pointed. "The shop's over there."

"How'd you know I wanted a sandwich shop?" Vera asked, eyes wide with surprise.

Patrick smiled. "I know you too well."

Her enjoyment of the sandwich earlier showed she really craved it.

It was already eleven, and the shop was less crowded.

Patrick parked by the roadside, leaving the AC on. He didn't let Shawn and Vera get out and went to buy sandwiches for them.

Shawn was craving a sandwich, too, but kept quiet. Patrick knew and didn't say anything.

Vera was in the car, scrolling through songs on her phone.

Shawn grumbled, "Can't we just talk? Why the music?"

Vera shrugged. "Music sets the mood."

"Annoying."

Later, Vera realized that someone like Shawn, of his generation, would probably only appreciate classic songs. Even though he was open to contemporary trends-games, snacks, and the like-his aesthetic tastes, shaped by decades of tradition, were unlikely to be swayed by younger influences.

She found a song from Shawn's era on her phone. "How about this one, Shawn?"

Shawn listened and nodded. "This one's good. Savannah loved this song." He drifted into memories. "I spent a month's salary on a phonograph for her. She'd play this song every day, and I'd dance with her after work." Vera, curious about their love story, smiled at Shawn, who was lost in thought.

Patrick returned to the car, hearing the old song and knowing Vera played it for Shawn.

Vera asked, "Shawn, wasn't it awkward dancing with Savannah at home?"

Patrick looked at Shawn, curious too.

"At first, I was pretty stiff," Shawn admitted. "Savannah said if I couldn't let loose in front of her, it meant I didn't really see her as a partner. So I made an effort to dance with her, and after a while, I got more comfortable.

"Back then, we wanted a daughter, but our first two kids were sons. When she was pregnant with Molly, she was worried it'd be another boy."

Patrick remembered Savannah as gentle, especially after having Molly. She always smiled, lifting everyone's spirits.

He looked at Vera, thinking Savannah would have liked her.

"Here you go." Patrick handed Vera a bag of sandwiches. "Share these."

Vera grabbed one and handed it to Shawn. "Try it, Shawn. It's really good." Shawn took a bite. "It is good."

Vera laughed. "We should save two for Cindy to try at home."

The Olteran family's car left, and only then did Jeffrey bring Emily out.

Jeffrey questioned Emily, "What did you talk about with Vera?"

Annoyed, Emily replied, "Nothing much, just talking about kids since we're both pregnant."

Jeffrey warned, "You shouldn't interact with her. Are you ignoring me?"

Feeling oppressed, Emily snapped. "You don't let me talk to anyone. What are you afraid of? I'm a normal person with a social life. You're just Dennis' driver; you can't control me." With that, Emily stormed off. Jeffrey had come to the hospital not just to accompany her but also to check on Sebastian's condition.

Last time, Jeffrey had crashed Sebastian's car, totaling it, but Sebastian miraculously survived, making Jeffrey's plan fail and Dennis furious.