The CEO's Mischievous Little Bride
Chapter 535 Why Is Susan in Your Room?

In the afternoon, Patrick rolled back home.

First thing he did was scoop up Teddy, who giggled like crazy in Patrick's arms.

Vera, off to the side, sneered, "You idiot, you don't even know who ditched you last night and you're still grinning at him." Patrick wiggled his finger in Teddy's tiny hand, "Did Vera smack you around again today while I was out?"

Teddy, all eyes on Patrick, eagerly nodded.

Vera tossed Patrick an apple she hadn't finished, "Babe, I saved this for you."

Patrick eyed the half-eaten apple, "Couldn't finish it, huh?"

Vera blushed and plopped the apple in Patrick's lap, "No point wasting it, you eat it." Then she happily whisked Teddy away.

She was totally smitten with Teddy now, loving his chubby cheeks and how pitiful he looked when he cried.

Lately, she couldn't stop wanting to kiss Teddy, her love for him way outshining her feelings for Patrick.

Susan was bugging Vera, wanting to sleep with Teddy tonight. She was so obsessed with Teddy that she'd squat in front of anyone holding him and play with him.

Vera said, "No way, you're still a kid."

Susan shot back, "But Shawn's old and he gets to sleep with Teddy."

"He's old, but he raised three children," Vera said.

Shawn puffed up his chest, "When it comes to raising kids, y'all should listen to me. None of you have as much experience as I do. Back when I was raising Vincent, Patrick, and Molly, even Savannah listened to me." Molly leaned against Shawn and started complaining, "You're only bragging 'cause Savannah's not here."

"I'd say the same even if Savannah were here," Shawn shot back.

It was getting late, and after dinner, everyone was winding down.

Shawn was still salty, so when Molly tried to talk to him privately, he pushed her away, "Aren't you cold? Go cover up and sleep."

Vera, being sneaky, brought Teddy over, "Dad, can you watch Teddy for me?"

"Nope, not my problem. I'm old, he's your kid, pawn him off on someone else," Shawn grumbled.

Vera was over the moon, she wanted Teddy with her tonight anyway.

Randall got whacked on the back with a stick. He walked over, "Shawn, you hit too hard."

When Shawn raised his cane again, Randall bolted to his room.

That night, Shawn was so mad he ignored everyone and went to bed.

Vera, holding Teddy, happily went back to her room. "Theodore, tonight you're sleeping with mommy."

Patrick chuckled, "We'll see about that."

Vera grinned, "Shawn said he's done helping with Theodore."

Patrick smirked, "I got other ways to deal with him."

Vera's smile faltered.

Patrick laughed, all smug and cocky.

Feeling bad for Randall, who got chased and whacked, Susan quietly knocked on his door with a first aid kit, "Randall, you awake?" "Susan?" Randall was surprised, opening the door, "What are you doing here?"

Susan, holding the kit, said, "I wanna check your back."

"Don't worry, it's fine. I'm his grandson, he wouldn't hit me too hard," Randall said.

Susan looked at him, thinking it was bad enough already.

Seeing she wasn't leaving, Randall sighed, "Go back to bed."

"Let me check. If it's awkward 'cause I'm a girl, I can get Cindy," Susan insisted.

Randall shook his head, "No need to bother my mom. If you wanna check, come in." He pulled Susan into his room.

Vera clung to Theodore, not letting go even when he slept.

Molly, in her room, couldn't sleep, her mind racing. This winter break had been a nightmare.

After a while, Molly got up, opened her door, and paced in front of Shawn's room, anxious and unsure.

Vera, seizing the moment while Patrick was in the shower, snuck out with Theodore. She suddenly saw Molly pacing in front of Shawn's door. "Molly, what are you doing here?" Vera asked.

"Susan just came out of Randall's room?" Molly was distracted by Susan's presence.

Vera turned to see Randall fixing his clothes while sending Susan out.

Vera and Molly appeared in front of them at the same time, both questioning.

Vera asked, "Randall, why was Susan in your room?"

Molly, seeing Randall fixing his clothes, thought of her and Sebastian. "Randall, what were you two doing? Why are you fixing your clothes?"

Susan and Randall were both startled by Vera and Molly.

"Vera, Susan, why aren't you asleep yet?" Randall and Susan asked, confused.

Everyone was talking over each other, and no one was answering.

They fell silent, and Theodore, sleepy, lay in Vera's arms.

After a bit, Patrick came out. As soon as he appeared, they all looked guilty for some reason.

"Molly, go back to your room. Randall, get back. Susan, go to bed early." Finally, Patrick put his arm around Vera, who was holding Theodore, and nudged the reluctant Vera back to their room.