The CEO's Mischievous Little Bride
Chapter 594 Sending Vera to School

Vera's awesome life had hit a snag.

During the day, Patrick tagged along with Vera to grab some school supplies. Since she wasn't living on campus, they didn't need much. Honestly, it was just an excuse to hang out and swing by the Olteran Mansion. Shawn wanted them to stay home, but Patrick, who had gotten used to the freedom at Cherry Villa, wasn't having it.

At the Olteran place, he had to keep things low-key in the bedroom. But at Cherry Villa, as long as Theodore was taken care of, no one bothered them if Vera stayed in her room all day.

"Patrick, hear me out. If Vera stays at the Olteran Manor, she and Susan can carpool to school. Randall doesn't have any classes, so he can be their chauffeur. Let's just settle it and stay here," Shawn said, not waiting for Patrick's agreement and already telling the servants to prep a room.

Patrick shook his head, "Cherry Villa, the company, and Vera's school are all on the same route. I'll take Vera to and from school with Teddy."

Shawn frowned, "Isn't that too much hassle... Wait, you and Teddy? What do you mean?"

Patrick explained, "We don't feel right leaving him home alone. So I've decided to take him to the company."

"Are you nuts? Taking him to the company where he'll cry and fuss all day? Even if you don't trust the servants, why don't you trust me?" Shawn asked.

"I'm worried he'll disturb you," Patrick said, not very convincingly.

Shawn shot back, "No clue how Molly's marriage certificate got snagged. You didn't seem to care about me this much back then."

Sensing Shawn was digging up old grudges, Vera quickly jumped in, "Dad, don't be mad. Patrick's just worried it's not fair for an older person to take care of a kid. It's great for you spend time with him, but taking care of Theodore all the time is tough. Even I find it hard, and it's even harder for you."

"But he can't go to the company. It's a workplace, after all. It's not suitable. Besides, we have Cindy and the housekeeper at home. Can't we take turns?" Shawn asked.

Vera had thought about Cindy helping out, but with school starting, all of Molly's stuff would fall on Cindy, and she didn't want to wear her out.

"It'll be fine, Dad. I don't have many classes left, so I can manage my time. Plus, my mom's free at home, so Theodore can stay with her sometimes."

Their decision was final, and no one could change it. After having a meal at the Olteran Mansion, they left.

On the day Susan registered for school, Randall, with nothing better to do, played chauffeur for her.

Patrick, holding Theodore and Vera's hand, also showed up at the school.

Theodore lay in Patrick's arms, wide-eyed at the bustling campus.

Surrounded by college students just back from Christmas break, Vera felt a big shift in her mindset. Standing among them again, she felt way older than her peers. She wasn't sure if it was because she was married or had a kid, but she definitely felt old.

"Honey, how old do you think I look this year?" Vera suddenly asked Patrick out of nowhere.

Patrick glanced at her, her face still round and cute. "18."

Vera burst out laughing and shook his arm. "What are you talking about? You've never seen me at 18."

"You look younger than Susan," Patrick grinned.

"Don't be ridiculous. I feel ancient compared to them," Vera replied.

Vera had been a stay-at-home mom for a while, with her world revolving around her kid and husband, making her feel a bit isolated. Coming to the big campus and seeing her classmates in stylish outfits-long boots, wavy hair, some with bold hair colors, and wearing thin sweaters in the cold just for fashion-she felt out of place. They wore trendy clothes and had perfect makeup, greeting familiar faces as they walked by.

Vera remembered her own days like that. But now, she was dressed like a naive student, in flat shoes, a simple hoodie, jeans, and a big winter coat.

Walking with a guy like Patrick, she definitely felt out of place.

"Actually, I can be quite stylish too. But if I catch a cold, Teddy drinks my breast milk, and he would get sick too," Vera said. She then took Theodore from Patrick's arms and poked his cheek. "Hurry up and learn to drink formula so I can be beautiful on my own, okay?"

Teddy turned his face away, acting all high and mighty.

Patrick put his arm around Vera's shoulder right there on campus. "No need to compare. In my eyes, you're the most beautiful. They envy you."

"Envy me for what?" Vera asked.

"They're all here by themselves to register, but you have your husband and son with you," Patrick reminded her.

Vera's eyes curved into a smile, like a crescent moon, as she leaned into Patrick's arms. "Honey, I'm so lucky to have the best man in the world as my husband and the cutest son." Patrick, who usually avoided public displays of affection, accepted Vera's embrace this time and openly held her on campus. "How do you know we won't be together in the next life?"

"Patrick, Vera, it's really you," Susan said, running towards them with Randall.

Susan quickly took Theodore from Vera's arms. "I saw you from afar and bet with Randall that it was you."

She then smiled at Randall. "Look, Randall, I won."

Randall replied, "Even if you won, there's no reward."

Susan pouted and ignored Randall.

"Teddy, give me a kiss," Susan said.

Chubby Theodore reluctantly obeyed in Susan's arms.

After a while, Randall took him and kissed his other cheek. "Your little face is so cold. Why did they bring you out?" After being kissed by Randall, Teddy immediately turned his face away and started crying.

Randall fell silent.

Vera was amused by Theodore's crying. "Alright, don't cry. Mommy's here. I won't let Randall kiss you again."

Susan said, "Randall, are your lips chapped? Did they scratch Theodore's delicate face?"