The CEO's Mischievous Little Bride

Ellie gave Theodore a soft pat and said, "Shawn, Molly's your real kid. No one's gonna take her away."

Shawn just rolled his eyes at that.

Randall was all ears, watching Ellie and Timothy, then listening to Sebastian, looking like he was trying to soak it all in.

Timothy chimed in, "The kids' relationship just got here naturally. As parents, what can we do but back them up? I'm Molly's dad too. At first, I wasn't on board either. I wanted to knock Sebastian's lights out. But if I did, Molly would be upset." Shawn shot back, "Molly wouldn't be upset."

"Shawn, I'd be a little upset," Molly said, showing up with freshly washed hair and a change of clothes.

She was clearly heading towards the Chase family, like she was gonna sit with them.

Seeing Shawn fuming, Cindy cleared her throat to give Molly a heads-up.

Molly didn't miss a beat and kept walking straight to the Chase family. Shawn's face was like thunder.

Vera, though, stayed cool, waiting to see what Molly would do next.

Sure enough, Molly walked over, but instead of sitting, she bent down and scooped Theodore out of Ellie's arms.

Theodore's eyes sparkled like glass marbles, and his chubby cheeks and baby scent made him look adorable as he gazed at Molly. He didn't cry or fuss, just let her hold him.

Theodore was someone the Olteran family couldn't snatch away.

Molly held Randall, glanced at Sebastian, who gave her a small smile and said, "Hold the kid right."

Molly turned and plopped down next to Shawn.

Shawn's face relaxed.

Vera knew Molly wasn't dumb enough to cross the Olteran family right now.

She sat next to Shawn, who wanted to take Theodore but had to keep his cool. He just glanced at Theodore a few times, trying to look stern. Susan's phone buzzed again. It was the Morales family, telling her to come back. If she didn't, Ulysses would come to Zandonick to get her.

She was checking tickets, and Randall noticed. He stood up, grabbed Susan's hand, "Mom, Dad, Grandpa, I'm taking Susan out for a bit." Molly looked at Randall, her hair hiding her face as she gave him a secret wink, 'My whole future's on the line, where are you going without helping?' Randall glanced at Vera, who was looking at him too, 'With Vera here, what are you worried about?'

Vera quickly blinked, 'I'm not a miracle worker.'

Susan saw their little exchange, blinking in confusion, 'What are you guys up to?'

"I'm outta here, you guys keep chatting." Randall held Susan's hand and left.

"Randall, where are we going?" Susan asked, puzzled.

"We're gonna grab some more gifts for you to take home. You've been in Zandonick forever, gotta bring back some goodies." Randall hit the gas and sped up. Before they knew it, Randall's car was blending into the traffic.

Susan looked at the packed streets, "Randall, let's skip the gifts. I've already got two suitcases and two backpacks. I can't carry more."

Randall shot her a look, "Why are you hauling so much stuff home?"

Susan, clutching her seatbelt, thought about what Stella and Miles had said, "My mom's staying with me later this year. My dad bought a small villa in the new Olteran Group development. Next year, I won't be living here anymore." She felt a bit down and added, "I can't lug all this stuff to the plane, Randall."

Randall, still driving, said, "Who said anything about a plane? I've got nothing going on at home, and my mom's been on my case. When you head back, I'll drive you."

Susan's eyes went wide, "Randall, you're gonna drive me? That's a long haul."

Randall glanced at her, "It's not about driving you, it's about dodging my mom. Driving you is just a bonus, don't think I'm doing it just for you."

But she had a feeling he was doing it just for her.

Once they hit downtown, they took a stroll, the heavy vibe at home a stark contrast to their chill time.

"Randall, do you back Molly and Sebastian being together?" Susan asked while they shopped.

Randall replied, "I back them being together, but not tying the knot just yet."

"But Shawn, Patrick, and Vincent aren't on board," Susan pointed out.

Randall said, "Then let's see how Molly and Vera handle it."

They stayed out for over two hours. When they found out the Chase family had left, they headed back home.

Randall could tell from his family's faces that things hadn't gone well.

Susan went to Vera to take Theodore, who was drinking milk. Theodore, not having had enough, was pulled away by Susan and cried in protest.

Patrick quickly took Theodore, grabbed the milk bottle from the table filled with his formula, and tried to get him to drink it.

Teddy took a few sips and realized the taste was off! With a temper as fiery as Vera's, he started wailing, his little face turning red with anger. Vera couldn't handle it either and finally let Theodore lie in her arms again.

Theodore's crying gradually eased.

Theodore's life was all about sleeping and eating. If someone else held him, he'd wake up, and if they put him on the bed, he'd cry.

"Patrick's kid is as unpredictable as he is," Vera grumbled about both Patrick and Theodore.

Patrick glanced at Shawn, who said, "Why are you looking at me? Vera's griping about you and Theodore, not me."