The CEO's Mischievous Little Bride

Molly took a sip of her milkshake, set it down, and scribbled something in her notebook. Sebastian grabbed her drink and took a sip through her straw, tasting the sugar-free flavor. Molly turned to him, "Not sweet at all, right?"

Sebastian smirked, "If it was sweet, your teeth would be killing you."

Molly made a face, "I'd rather deal with the pain."

Sebastian held the drink up to her lips, "When the pain hits, you'll be begging for mercy, calling out my name and swearing off sugar forever."

Molly leaned in, took a sip, and puffed her cheeks, feeling guilty but staying quiet.

She could've clapped back at Sebastian's sarcasm, but she knew he was right. She'd done exactly what he described more times than she could count.

After a while, they finished eating, and Molly couldn't drink anymore. Not wanting to waste it or carry it around, she handed the drink to Sebastian, "I'm done with this." Sebastian took it, held her hand with his free one, finished the drink, then tossed the trash.

In the afternoon, Molly went shopping for other stuff.

Luckily, Molly didn't mind the shopping grind, so she had plenty of time to shop until seven or eight in the evening.

During this time, Sebastian made several trips to the parking lot to drop off shopping bags. If he hadn't been there, there was no way Molly and Susan could've managed alone.

In the afternoon, they hit up a wedding specialty mall. Following Molly's notes, they navigated through various items like treasure hunters.

Even when Molly was exhausted, she didn't take a break.

"Sebastian, let's skip buying underwear," Molly said, glancing at her notes, feeling a bit shy, "Or maybe I'll just get you socks and pajamas, and you can handle the rest." Sebastian smiled and didn't push her. "Sounds good."

On the way home, Molly asked Sebastian to drop her off at the Olteran family to deliver something before heading back to the Chase family.

When they got to the Olteran Mansion, Molly, carrying only a small delicate bag, collapsed from exhaustion as soon as she walked in, exclaiming, "I'm so tired." Shawn asked, "Huh, what did you say?"

Sebastian carried the large bags from the trunk into the house, and the butler quickly directed the servants to help him with the bags.

Once home, Molly flopped onto the sofa without any regard for her image, which made Theodore, who was exercising on the sofa, look at the unusual Molly in surprise. Vera picked up Theodore and asked Molly, "Are you that tired?"

"I went to three malls in one day, how could I not be?" Molly replied.

Vera quickly brought Theodore's face close to Molly's, "Theodore, comfort her."

Theodore turned his head, letting his cheek brush against Molly's face. Molly adored Theodore to bits.

Vera chuckled, "Looks like he doesn't want to kiss you."

Susan was chatting away with Randall, who had been interning at the company with Patrick during the day and now had to endure Susan's endless chatter in the evening. Vera teased, "Susan, cherish this. If you find someone who patiently listens to your nonsense, marry him."

Susan covered her mouth, embarrassed, "Randall, am I really talking nonsense?"

Randall smiled, "Not really."

Susan was puzzled by his response.

Vera got it but kept quiet.

When Randall came back, he saw the exhausted Molly and said, "Well, look who's here."

Susan saw Sebastian again and said, "Congrats on your wedding."

Susan always knew how to get on Sebastian's good side.

"Thanks, Susan," Sebastian replied.

Sebastian picked up Teddy, and the chubby little guy was growing on him more and more. Teddy was well-behaved and didn't resist at all.

Soon, Cindy appeared, busy as usual, "Molly, what did you buy today? So much stuff?"

Vera handed Teddy to Sebastian and took Molly to her bedroom with Cindy to check out the purchases.

In the bedroom, Cindy said, "I was going to buy these for you, but you've already got them. I've been working on your gift these past few days."

Vera added, "Molly, you have a good eye. I've been stuck at home with the kids and couldn't go out with you. Let me know if there's anything I can help with at home."

"Don't worry, there's plenty for you to do. By the way, Vera, don't forget to register for your classes this semester," Molly reminded.

Vera nodded, "I remember, don't worry. Susan will remind me too."

Soon, Patrick came home from work, holding something mysterious in his hand.

Theodore, hearing Patrick's voice, excitedly waved his arms in Sebastian's arms, making noises to get Patrick's attention.

Patrick walked in and saw Sebastian, "Sebastian, you're here."

Sebastian nodded, "Brought Molly over to deliver something."

Theodore was still excitedly waving, and Patrick looked around, noticing Vera was missing, "Dad, where's Vera?"

Shawn ignored him.

Patrick gave up and looked at Randall, who was lounging around. He had come home early from work and had gone somewhere else. "Where's Vera?" Theodore pouted, looking at Patrick, who wasn't holding him.

Randall replied, "She's upstairs with Mom and Molly."

Theodore was getting impatient, having called out for a long time, and Patrick either didn't hear or hold him, making Teddy pout as if he was about to cry. Patrick finally walked over, looked at Theodore, and took him with a smile.

The crying stopped before it started, and Theodore hummed a couple of times in Patrick's arms, no longer upset.

Sebastian glanced at Theodore, who was clinging to Patrick, his eyes showing a hint of envy.