The CEO's Mischievous Little Bride
Chapter 437 Holding a Grudge

Molly said, "Learning from me about Patrick's actions for you makes you love him even more than if he had told you himself." Vera didn't deny it. She rubbed her belly and smiled at Molly.

Molly was relieved to know they had reconciled, as it was all because of her.

Thinking of Randall, Vera asked, "Where's Randall? I haven't seen him lately, and He won't answer my calls either."

Molly replied, "Randall is probably getting roughed up right now."

Vera smiled. "I get it."

When their eyes suddenly met, the room fell silent.

Molly started to speak, "So..."

"Stop! From now until I give birth, don't mention Jeffrey."

Patrick's punishment had worked.

Knowing Molly too well, Vera could tell she was about to talk about Jeffrey's escape the moment she opened her mouth.

Vera immediately covered Molly's mouth to stop her, warning her sternly.

Molly nodded with her mouth covered. "Okay, I won't mention him!"

She had done all she could to help; catching Jeffrey was now Sebastian and Patrick's problem.

Soon, Patrick came in.

He was on the phone as he entered. "You come back without a word, are you just waiting for Vera to give you a piece of her mind?"

"Honey, who's on the line? Why the talk of getting hit? Sounds pretty intense."

Patrick glanced at Vera and sat on the couch. "Didn't I say I'd take Vera to see you during the summer break?"

"Noah!" Vera immediately jumped out of bed, shouting Noah's name loudly.

She rushed to Patrick's side, leaning in close to his ear to speak into the phone. Her breath was warm on Patrick's cheek as she said, "Noah, if you come back without saying a word again..." Vera glanced at Patrick and then quickly added, "I'll make sure you regret it.

"Anyway, I won't spare you."

Then, she looked at Patrick and swore, "Honey, I was joking. I used to love scaring Noah like that; I won't actually hit him."

Patrick smiled. "Noah is already back; he's waiting for you at home."

When Vera and Patrick arrived at the Linister Family house, just stepping into the living room, Noah's voice cut through the air. "Pig."

Noah, dressed head-to-toe in black even in summer, looked at Vera lounging on the sofa.

"Didn't the sun outside roast you alive?" Vera asked, eyeing Noah with a mix of annoyance and relief.

On the way, she had tried to persuade Patrick to hit Noah for her.

But Patrick wasn't stupid; if Vera wanted to hit Noah, she could do it herself. After all, Patrick was just Noah's brother-in-law.

If Patrick really hit Noah, it would mean he didn't want Vera as his wife anymore.

Noah got up and circled Vera. "The only thing cute about you is your belly. Everything else is a mess."

Vera clenched her fist, thinking, 'It's no big deal.'

Noah teased, "Vera, did you eat a whole pig by yourself at home?"

Vera was about to lose control.

Not only did Noah call her fat, but he also called her ugly!

Patrick wore a resigned smile. If it weren't for his "threatening" presence, Noah might be calling for help right now.

Patrick joked, "Say a few less words; she holds grudges against you."

Vera nodded. "Exactly!"

Noah didn't believe it at all.

"Vera, look what I brought you."

Noah took an instrument out of a bag and was about to place it on her belly.

Patrick picked it up and read the label. "A fetal heart monitor?"

"Yeah, Patrick, look, the manual says it can not only monitor the fetal heart but also play music for the baby."

Noah was particularly fond of the gift he bought and kept sharing its features with Patrick.

Vera understood, too.

The device was meant to be placed on her belly to listen to the baby's heartbeat.

She wouldn't allow it.

Now it was finally her turn to get back at Noah.

Noah said, "Vera, please."

"Even if you call me sister, I won't agree."

Noah uttered, "Sis."

Vera snorted, "No way."

Vera covered her belly with her hands; no one could listen to the baby's heartbeat without her permission.

Noah regretted it; he should have held back earlier.

Noah pleaded, "Vera, let me listen. I need to check if this thing is working."

This time, it was Vera's turn to annoy Noah.

Noah finally understood Vera's earlier anger.

He couldn't hit Vera, so he could only plead, "Vera, just let me listen for a moment."

Vera turned her body, leaning into Patrick's arms, with her back to Noah. "Vera."

No response from her.

After all, she could hold a grudge.

"Vera, don't get too cocky."

Vera said, "You can put it on your belly and listen."

Noah was helpless.

Noah said, "I'll do your online assignments for a whole semester."

Surprise hit like a ton of bricks.

She had only intended to let Noah experience a bit of her irritation and was planning to let him listen to the baby's heartbeat soon.

But now, she had someone to do her online assignments for a whole semester!

Vera couldn't hide her smile.

"Deal!" Vera agreed readily.

Such matters demanded a swift, decisive answer.

She went upstairs and changed into a pink pajama set. After getting married, she still dressed like a young girl. Cindy had bought her clothes in pink shades, and this pajama set was one of Cindy's purchases during a shopping trip. Wearing the pajamas, she went downstairs, and Noah said, "If you didn't mention your age, people might actually believe you're my little sister."

Vera looked down at her pajamas. "That actually sounds like a compliment."

Patrick saw she was slow in unbuttoning, so he helped her. "You still acts like a kid all the time. You are about to become a mom, and I wonder what the house will be like then."

"It must be lively," Vera said.

She bared her belly, and Patrick applied a mysterious gel to it.

Noah placed the stethoscope on Vera's belly, and they all watched as Noah listened to the fetal heartbeat for the first time.

Vera's eyes were full of excitement and curiosity. "How is it?"

Noah frowned. "Vera, why can't I hear a heartbeat?"