The CEO's Mischievous Little Bride
Chapter 490 Vera Says She's Fragile

Vera snuggled into Patrick's arms, hugging him tightly, feeling completely understood.

Noah chimed in, nudging Brianna, "Mom, chill out a bit, okay? Everyone's watching, and Vera's a mom now too."

Patrick turned to Vera, "But hey, you gotta listen to what Mom and Cindy said. My rules are simple: eat, drink, and have fun, but no crazy stuff. You just had a baby, and your body needs time to bounce back." Vera nodded like a good girl. "Babe, I'll do what you say."

Patrick grinned and ruffled her hair. "Be good, and there'll be rewards."

"Okay!" Vera's eyes sparkled at the mention of rewards.

Little Theodore squirmed in his arms, maybe wanting his own treat or just hungry!

A bunch of folks were visiting Patrick's crib for the first time, even Shawn didn't come by often.

Everyone was wandering around like tourists.

It was already noon, and Vera nudged Patrick, "Babe, let's get the kitchen to whip up some lunch. Let's all eat together here."

Even though Patrick had it all set, Vera's reminder made him feel different. The lady of the house was back. "Sure thing," he replied.

After lunch, everyone bounced in the afternoon.

Vera pulled Warren aside, "Dad, please, take Mom with you. She's always on my case at home. You saw how she started today. I just had a baby, what if I get postpartum depression? I'm your only daughter, and when you get old, you'll need me. You can't count on Noah."

Patrick, on the down-low, talked to Brianna, "Mom, can you do me a solid? Stay here for a bit? I'm at the office all day, and there's no one to keep an eye on Vera. You gotta keep her in check for me. The staff can't handle her, Cindy's too soft, and Shawn's too easy to fool."

If Molly and the gang came over to hang with Vera, poor Teddy would be left out.

Warren adored Vera, and Brianna thought Patrick had a point.

So, when they were about to leave, Warren called Brianna to go home, but she said, "I'm not going home today. I'm sticking around to keep an eye on Vera." Vera thought, 'Oh no, this is bad!'

Warren looked at Vera's pleading eyes and said, "You two just had a spat, don't let Vera get postpartum depression."

Vera nodded like crazy.

Brianna said, "If I don't watch Vera, she'll be ordering takeout and eating ice cream all day. Her diet will be a mess. Do you believe that?"

Vera, feeling wronged, said, "Mom, come on. I'm a mom now; don't you think I know what to eat?"

Brianna scoffed, "You've been a mom for like five minutes, and you already forgot who you are?"

Vera couldn't win against Brianna and was scrambling for a plan when Patrick, holding the sleeping Theodore, chuckled. 'Vera's met her match,' he thought.

Later, Warren gave in to Brianna. As he was heading out, he reminded her, "Don't get into it with Vera. If she messes up, talk to her gently. Don't go off on her and risk her getting all depressed." "Relax, even if I get down, she won't," Brianna shot back.

Vera weakly chimed in, "Mom, I'm actually super fragile."

In the end, Brianna managed to stay at Cherry Villa.

After they left, Shawn took Molly to the hospital and said, "Molly, when Ellie gets out, make sure to come home often. Patrick and Vera have moved out, and I'm all alone during the day."

Molly felt a pang of guilt standing at the hospital entrance after hearing Shawn's sad plea. "I'm sorry, Shawn. I've been so wrapped up with Ellie that I've neglected you." She looked at Shawn's face. No wonder they were father and daughter; Molly knew Shawn too well.

She switched her tone and called him out, "Hold up, Dad. Isn't there Cindy? Randall and Susan are home every day, right? You just got a new grandson, and knowing you, you'd be at Cherry Villa every day visiting Theodore. Your news feed is full of his pics. When would you have time for me?"

Shawn blinked awkwardly, caught by Molly.

Molly frowned and eyed Shawn suspiciously. "Dad, you want me to come home because something's up, right?"

Shawn shook his head, denying it, "I just miss you."

Shawn left the hospital, and soon after, he got a voice message from Molly. It sounded like she was walking in the hospital, and it was noisy on her end. "Dad, I love you too."

Hearing this, Shawn played it out loud, sharing his joy. "Listen, isn't my daughter the sweetest?"

But Shawn had his worries.

How could he get Molly to come home and keep her away from Sebastian?

Lately, Sebastian was getting on his nerves more and more.

Molly got back to the hospital room just in time to put away her phone.

"Mom, done with your IV for today?" Molly asked.

Ellie nodded. Not going to the office these days had made Ellie much more relaxed. "Is everything set at Vera's place?" she asked.

"Yeah, Brianna and Patrick have got it all covered," Molly replied.

Ellie held Molly's hand and said, "When you have a baby in the future, I'll make sure everything is perfect for you too. Whatever others have, my daughter will have as well." Molly hugged Ellie and said, "I'm so happy, Mom."

In the afternoon, Timothy came over, bringing dinner along.

After dinner, Timothy held Ellie's hand and took a walk in the hospital's back garden. Molly followed them, snapping pics of their backs with her phone and sending them to Sebastian. Sebastian replied: [Go back, it's cold outside.]

Molly replied: [Mom's wearing a thick coat.]

Sebastian said: [I meant you. Mom has Dad to worry about her.]

Reading Sebastian's message, Molly could almost hear his tone and see his gestures.

Soon, Sebastian called Molly, sounding familiar, "Molly, have you gone back yet?"

"No," Molly said, pouting.

Sebastian chuckled. "I knew you wouldn't listen."