Chapter 803 Sebastian Should Have Arrived by Tricycle
Marigold got what Sebastian was hinting at. "Look, I'm just here to learn, and I'll only deal with you as a colleague. If you're worried my being here will mess things up with your wife, then maybe your relationship isn't that solid."
Sebastian shot back, "Remember you said that."
He hung up and dialed Patrick.
Patrick was driving home from work, sneaking glances at Vera in the passenger seat. "Why's there one less kumquat on my tree?"
Vera snapped, "How should I know? You think I ate it? I'm not Theodore; I don't eat everything in sight." She kept her head down, clearly lying.
Patrick, who knew Vera inside out, could tell she was fibbing.
"Today, only Theodore and you were in my office," he pointed out.
Vera bit her lip. "Seriously, honey, why are you always counting kumquats instead of focusing on making money? Are you that bored?"
Patrick's phone rang, cutting off their conversation. He answered, "Sebastian."
"Marigold's transfer request is in. It's approved, just needs the final stamp."
"Got it, thanks."
Sebastian paused but didn't voice his thoughts. "I'm heading to pick up Molly now."
He hung up, cleared his mind, and drove to the MS Group building.
When he got there, Molly was clinging to Ellie, whining, "Mom, shouldn't Sebastian be here by now? Why isn't he here yet?"
Ellie sighed, "If he's not here, why are you holding onto me and not letting me go?"
"Come on, Mom, wait with me for Sebastian." Molly held onto Ellie, refusing to let her leave. "Why don't you call your husband to pick you up?"
Ellie replied, "I have my own car, no need to bother my husband."
"I don't have a car, so I bother my husband."
Ellie gave up trying to argue with Molly.
When Sebastian finally arrived, Ellie was relieved.
Molly grabbed Sebastian's collar with both hands, teasing, "Sebastian, which woman distracted you on the way here? How could you be late picking up your wife?"
Sebastian gently held Molly's hand on his collar. "You're the only woman in my heart; there's no room for anyone else."
Ellie groaned, "I feel like throwing up."
Molly asked, "Are you pregnant?"
Ellie swatted at Molly.
Molly cheerfully pushed Ellie into the back seat of Sebastian's car. "Didn't Dad always want to drive you to work? Give him a chance tomorrow."
Sebastian, lost in thought, let Molly and Ellie chat on the way home, barely saying a word.
When they got home, Molly went on a video call with Teddy just as Vera arrived.
Teddy reached out for Vera as soon as he saw her.
But he ended up in Patrick's arms, while Vera slipped away to see Shawn.
"Did it work?"
"Don't worry, when has Dad ever let you down?"
Vera showered her father with praise, making Shawn beam with pride.
In the living room, Teddy was being fussy, insisting that Vera hold him. He hadn't been held by her for days and missed it.
Vera ran out, holding Teddy with one arm while Patrick supported Teddy's chubby body from behind, taking most of the weight. Vera was just pretending.
Teddy clung tightly to Vera's neck, comforted by her familiar scent, and refused to let go.
When Vincent got home, Teddy immediately switched to his arms.
Patrick headed to his study to work, while Cindy, who was always busy, was said by the family to be busier than anyone with a job. The whole family relied on her.
Cindy was always busy but happy.
Whenever Vera tried to help, Cindy treated her like a daughter, never letting her do much, especially since Vera had injured her hand. Cindy often said, "Vera, go have fun. This is the age to enjoy yourself."
In the living room, Shawn had Teddy laughing heartily.
Teddy laughed with his mouth wide open, showing his little belly, his eyes squinting with joy. His laughter echoed through the living room.
Anyone passing by couldn't help but find the sound delightful.
"Scott, I had Sebastian look into it. The Marigold you mentioned is indeed transferring over. The approval is done, just needs the final stamp," Patrick said nonchalantly.
"Who?" Scott jumped up from his rocking chair. "Who did you have investigate this?"
"My brother-in-law, Sebastian. You know him. He was at that meeting too, and since he's an insider, it was easy for him to check. Why?"
Scott stood up and said, "Do me a favor, don't let her transfer go through."
Patrick was puzzled and asked, "I didn't get a chance to ask last time, who is Marigold?"
"A person." Patrick was speechless.
Downstairs, one video call after another, Molly finished watching a happy Teddy when Susan's call came through.
Randall had been trying to video call Susan, but it was always busy. When he called her, she said, "Randall, do you need something? I'm watching the baby. Your call interrupted my video."
Randall replied, "Are you still Susan? Don't you know you have a boyfriend you should be video calling?"
Sadie came out of the shower and saw Susan on the phone. "Who is it?"
Susan, still on the phone, sweetly replied, "My boyfriend. He's jealous because I didn't video call him."
Randall heard every word clearly.
He even wondered if he was the one who had been reluctant to leave back then.
"Alright, I'm working late. Stay safe."
"Bye-bye." Susan hung up before Randall could say goodbye.
When Susan tried to call Vera, Vera's line was busy.
"It must be Auntie, or maybe Teddy's uncle."
She guessed right. Noah, still in the middle of the night, was wrapped in a blanket, video calling Teddy.
Teddy had grown and now expressed his displeasure not just by crying but also by getting frustrated, his face turning red.
Brianna commented, "Just like Vera when she was little. We wouldn't let her eat, and she would get as upset as Teddy is now."
Vera, eating an ice cream, locked eyes with Teddy.
Shawn, also eating, said, "Our kids all have good appetites."
The ice cream was bought secretly, behind Patrick's back.
The family had all been "threatened" not to tell Patrick. As long as he didn't ask, they wouldn't say anything.
Patrick was rarely home, so as long as they ate secretly, he wouldn't find out.
Those who knew didn't dare to tell.
After finishing her ice cream, Vera, with a bit of cream left on the stick, squatted in front of Teddy's stroller. Teddy, with his little butt in the air, reached out to grab it.
In the end, Vera let him have a lick to satisfy his craving.
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