The CEO's Mischievous Little Bride

Patrick shot the breeze with Sebastian a bit longer before hanging up and tossing the phone to Vera.

Vera leaned in, all curious, "Babe, you still gonna pick up Molly?"

Patrick, with a bit of a grumble, said, "Nah, not happening."

Vera's face lit up a bit.

Since Patrick wasn't heading out, Vera said, "Alright, let's hit the sack. Molly's a big girl, she won't get lost. Plus, Sebastian's with her, so chill. Look how peacefully Theodore's snoozing." Patrick glanced at Theodore, who had been bawling earlier but was now out like a light.

He plopped back down, with Theodore snug between them. Patrick lay down and asked Vera, "Vera, how are Molly and Sebastian getting along?"

Vera quickly yanked the blanket over her head and played possum.

Patrick stayed quiet. He looked at Vera faking sleep and nudged her, "You're covering Theodore. He'll start wailing again soon."

Vera, eyes still shut, pulled her arm out from under the blanket and adjusted it, making sure Theodore was comfy. She kept pretending to sleep.

Theodore stirred a bit but then went back to snoozing soundly. His little face looked just like a chubby Patrick from back in the day.

Patrick, seeing Vera's reaction, felt a knot of worry.

Over at the hotel, Sebastian looked at Molly, who had totally taken over his bed. She'd finished her stuff late, and when Sebastian offered to drive her home, she shot him down. "Sebastian, why don't you get me a room? It's already 2 AM, and I gotta study here tomorrow. Running back and forth is a drag. I don't wanna leave," Molly said. Sebastian, seeing Molly trying to butter him up, inexplicably agreed.

When he came back after getting her a room, he found her already knocked out in his bed, wrapped in his blanket.

Sebastian tried to wake her but had no luck. He gave up and sat by the bed, watching her sleep.

"Sebastian," a voice came.

"What's up?" Sebastian leaned in closer to Molly's face, "Why you calling me?"

Molly kept on sleeping.

Sebastian looked at her closed eyes and grinned, "You're dreaming about me, aren't you?"

As he smiled, his gaze slowly fell on Molly's lips.

Nighttime made people do crazy things. During the day, he could keep his feelings for her in check. But in the dim light of night, everything was out of control.

He slowly leaned down, getting closer to her lips.

He swallowed hard, his throat bobbing. His hand gripped the blanket tight, veins popping on his arm, his heart racing with impulse.

Finally, he stopped, feeling Molly's soft breaths. Sebastian closed his eyes, trying to hide his desire, but when he opened them again, the desire was still there. This time, impulse won over reason.

The next morning, Molly was yanked out of bed before she was fully awake.

At that moment, Molly realized how good home was. Whether it was the Chase family or the Olteran family, they all loved her and wouldn't mess with her sleep. But staying with Sebastian, she had a cold, wet towel slapped on her face at 7 AM, wiping her face.

"Get up. Go have breakfast and then start studying," Sebastian said.

Molly, on the verge of tears, said, "I don't want breakfast."

Sebastian brushed her off, giving her ten minutes to freshen up before dragging her to the hotel restaurant.

The place was already packed. Molly found a spot she liked and plopped down, grumpily grabbing a plate and trailing behind Sebastian to get breakfast.

"Milk or juice?" Sebastian asked.

"I want to sleep," Molly grumbled.

Sebastian poured her a cup of hot milk.

"Toast or a sandwich?" he asked next.

"I want to sleep," she repeated.

Sebastian grabbed one of each.

"Fruit salad or veggie salad?" he asked.

"I want to sleep," she said again.

Sebastian pointed to their table, "Go sit and wait for me."

Molly put down her plate and turned to go.

Soon, Sebastian brought over the breakfast.

"Chow down. After breakfast, hit the books. If I get a break at noon, I'll come back and take you to lunch."

After breakfast, Sebastian dropped Molly off at the restaurant and reminded her, "It's you who'll flunk, not me. Get serious."

Molly, now wide awake after half an hour in the restaurant, said, "Sebastian, don't forget I'm still a suspect."

Sebastian replied, "Not your problem."

He glanced at Molly's lips before turning to leave, which left Molly puzzled, "Did I get something on my lips during breakfast?"

She went to the bathroom to check in the mirror. Her face was clean. She admired her reflection for a moment before heading off to study. Over at the Olteran Mansion, Randall, after breakfast, was roped into taking Susan out to study.

He pointed to Theodore on the couch, "It's on you that I gotta head out to study."

Theodore, lying on the couch, looked over at the sound and then turned away. Though Randall complained, his words were filled with affection for Theodore.

Before leaving, Randall picked up Theodore, "Why don't you come with me to the library? I'll teach you to study from a young age."

Susan happily said, "Great, Randall, let's take Theodore to the library. I can take care of him!"

Randall glanced at Susan, who was eager to join, "Sure, you take care of Theodore at the library and I'll study for you. Then I'll take your exams and graduate for you." Susan didn't dare to speak anymore.

Cindy walked by and took Theodore from Randall's arms. "Be nicer to Susan. You're always so sarcastic." The little one in Cindy's arms smiled slightly.

"You smiled at me." Cindy looked at Theodore and then turned to Randall, unable to stand him, but her heart melted at Theodore's smile. "Let's go find Vera."

Cindy lovingly carried Theodore to the dining room where Vera was eating.

Vincent was about to leave for work but couldn't find Theodore. He asked Randall, who was standing in the living room, "Where's Teddy?"

Susan looked at Randall, hesitating to answer for him.

"My mom took him to the dining room to find Vera after chewing me out," Randall said.

Before heading to work, Vincent went to the dining room, hugged Theodore, and smiled, shaking Theodore's little hand, "I'm off to work. I'll come back early to hold you tonight." Theodore lay quietly in Vincent's arms.

Soon, Cindy took Theodore from Vincent's arms.

When Patrick was leaving for work, he also came down, "Vera, where's Theodore?"

Theodore, hearing Patrick's voice, mustered all his strength and responded.