Chapter 802 Molly's Perplexity
Patrick came back not long after the others had left.
He had hurried back but still missed his father-in-law.
Vera clung to Patrick's arm, teasing, "It's alright, our parents said we're family now, no need to be so formal."
Shawn added, "Patrick, your father-in-law is quite an impressive man."
Vera asked, "What do you mean, Dad?"
Shawn, with his vast experience in both politics and business, recognized the goodwill from the Linister family and admired such people.
That afternoon, Patrick didn't go to the office. Vera tried to nudge him, "Babe, you should go make some money."
Patrick felt uneasy, "What are you hiding from me?"
"Nothing! With one hand, I can't even beat Dad in a fight. What could I possibly do?" Vera said, trying to prove her innocence, "I'll go with you to the office. You can watch me all day if you want."
Patrick frowned, sensing something was off.
Shawn quietly got up, "I'm going to take a nap."
He went upstairs.
Cindy handed Patrick a bottle of milk and took Teddy, smiling, "Teddy, let me give you a kiss."
Teddy was indifferent.
Patrick asked Vera, "Where's Molly?"
"I don't know. Don't worry, Molly's been staying at the Chase Manor lately. Our WhatsApp chats are completely innocent." She even showed Patrick her chat history.
Patrick said, "You're coming with me to the office."
"What about Teddy?"
"Leave him here."
The couple left Teddy at home and headed out.
After Patrick left, Shawn received a message from Vera on his phone and quietly slipped out.
At the office, Patrick was working while Vera seemed idle. "Why did you come to the office with me?"
"To keep you company."
Patrick still felt uneasy and called Sebastian, who didn't answer.
A moment later, Sebastian called back, "Hey Patrick, I was in a meeting. What's up?"
"Don't let Molly come back anytime soon."
"Got it!"
Patrick remembered something and asked, "There's an officer named Marigold at your meeting. Can you check if she's being transferred back to Zandonick?"
Sebastian frowned, "She's being transferred back to Zandonick? Why?"
"Patrick, how do you know her?"
Patrick replied, "Helping a friend."
"I'll ask Ernest about it tonight. I'll keep an eye on Molly for now."
"Thanks, I appreciate it."
Sebastian and Patrick's conversation left Molly in a tough spot. She had no idea why Sebastian suddenly started keeping such a close watch on her. It was baffling.
After hanging up, Vera stood by the window, having overheard the entire call. She muttered to herself, "Always thinking the worst of people," as she sprayed water on the plants. She complained, "Even calling to keep us apart," and sprayed again. "If something's meant to happen, it will," she continued, spraying.
Patrick reminded her, "You're going to drown the tree."
Vera replied, "What?"
She put down the spray bottle and quickly grabbed a small shovel to loosen the soil. "My bad, I overwatered it."
Patrick smiled, feeling much more relaxed with his wife by his side while he worked.
As he left for a meeting, he glanced at Vera, who was studying a potted plant by the window. He looked back several times, worried, "Vera, the kumquat tree's fruit is not edible, it's just for decoration."
Vera turned around, "I won't eat it."
Patrick, still worried, reminded her again before leaving, "Seriously, don't eat it."
As soon as Patrick closed the door, Vera bit her lip. In the next second, she swiftly plucked a kumquat. "What does this taste like?"
She immediately popped it into her mouth.
Some people, despite knowing something is not edible, are too curious about the taste to resist.
Patrick opened his phone to watch the office's surveillance video, seeing Vera and Teddy's identical actions and quick hands. He finally understood where Teddy got his quick reflexes from.
"It's really bad," Vera quickly wrapped the kumquat in a tissue and threw it in the trash, then drank from Patrick's water cup.
Patrick chuckled indulgently. Jack walked over, "What did Mrs. Olteran do to make you so happy?"
Patrick replied, "She didn't listen."
Jack was puzzled. Vera's not listening made Patrick happy?
The feelings of married people are something singles can't understand.
After returning, Sebastian remembered Patrick's words, "Sam, you head back first. I'm going to the police station."
Sam responded, "Alright, I'll head out."
Sebastian nodded.
Since their last conversation, Marigold and Sebastian had only exchanged nods, never getting close. "Marigold, you're friends with Mr. Chase. Why don't you sit with him for lunch?" a fellow officer asked.
"He's married. Unless it's work-related, it's best to keep a distance. Understand?"
"Mr. Chase is married? Did he marry a colleague?"
Marigold replied, "He married into a wealthy family, Patrick's sister."
The officer said, "No wonder he's so confident, not afraid of anyone."
Marigold responded, "You're underestimating him."
As the meeting concluded, Sebastian approached Ernest, "Marigold wants to transfer?"
"You know?" Ernest held the application form, "Just needs a stamp. The state approved her transfer."
Sebastian took the application form and read it carefully, then handed it back to Ernest.
"What's wrong, Sebastian?"
Sebastian shook his head. If his ex-girlfriend transferred, they'd be just two buildings apart. "Thanks, don't rush the stamp. I'm going to pick up Molly from work."
"Mr. Chase has become Molly's personal driver."
Sebastian replied, "I've been her driver since I got my license."
Sebastian returned to his car, not calling Patrick back immediately. Instead, he searched the police records for Marigold's phone number and dialed it.
At the hotel, Marigold's phone rang. Seeing the caller ID, despite the years that had passed, the familiar number instantly came to mind. "Sebastian."
Sebastian was taken aback. He hadn't spoken yet, but she knew it was him.
Marigold felt flustered and regretted speaking too quickly, unable to explain.
Sebastian leaned his elbow on the window, silent for a moment, "I heard you're transferring to Zandonick. Why?"
"You already know? I'm coming to learn."
Sebastian, feeling frustrated, organized his thoughts, "Marigold, if you're truly coming to learn, I won't interfere. But if you have other intentions, please leave early."
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