I Am the Sweetheart of Mr. CEO-Chapter 683 - 682: Pregnant?! (5)

"Mrs. Lee, you’ve worked hard these past few days. Here, take this as a small token of my appreciation."

"No, no, there’s no need." Mrs. Lee hurriedly waved her hands in refusal. "Mr. Cooper already gives me a monthly bonus; I can’t accept more money from you."

"He... he gives you a bonus?"

"Yes, Mr. Cooper... Mr. Cooper asked me not to tell you." Mrs. Lee laughed, somewhat embarrassed. "He treats you so well. Sigh... how could such a good man be unjustly accused!"

Vera’s heart sank.

"Let me take you home!"

Vera escorted Mrs. Lee back to the old mansion. While Mrs. Lee packed her luggage, Vera went inside and quietly placed an envelope filled with cash into her suitcase. "I have something else to attend to, so I won’t see you off properly. You can take a taxi home later."

"Please, go about your business." Mrs. Lee turned to her. "The elders where I’m from always say that everyone faces a few hurdles in life. Once you overcome them, things will definitely get better. You have my phone number. If you need anything in the future, feel free to call me anytime. I can’t do much else, but when it comes to caring for people, I’m the best."

"Okay." Vera nodded. "Thank you!"

After bidding Mrs. Lee farewell, Vera glanced at the grand mansion before her, then turned and walked out the main gate.

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Upon arriving at the Cooper residence, Vera entered to find Ms. Zhang pacing anxiously in the living room. Ms. Zhang immediately hurried over to greet her.

"Miss, you’re finally back."

"What happened?"

"The Old Master... the Old Master knows!"

Vera’s brow twitched. "What happened?!"

"I was cooking in the kitchen at noon, and the Old Master was watching TV by himself when he accidentally saw the news!" Ms. Zhang looked apologetic. "I honestly didn’t know that news would be broadcast. I was in the kitchen, and by the time I heard it, it was too late... and then..."

"Where’s Grandpa now?"

"In his room upstairs. Sir and Madam are also there."

Vera nodded and ascended the stairs to the second floor.

Upon reaching the Old Master’s bedroom, she could hear Christoper’s voice through the slightly ajar door.

"Dad, please don’t worry. Bailey and I will figure something out."

"That’s right, Kris didn’t actually kill anyone. You really mustn’t worry yourself sick."

"I know," came Henry’s voice. The old man sounded weak, his tone filled with helplessness. "Sigh, how could something like this happen?! Why on earth did it happen?!"

Bailey’s tone was equally helpless. "I’ve asked him a thousand times, but that stubborn bastard is incredibly tight-lipped and refuses to say why. My guess is, it’s almost certainly related to Vera."

"Vera?!" Henry asked, perplexed. "How could it be related to Vera?"

"Liliana Davis is Nathan Leafcastle’s mother. Nathan and Vera seemed to be quite close before," Bailey explained. "I heard from Tommy Taylor that Kris once clashed with Liliana Davis during a Construction Committee meeting, apparently over the Deer Island project."

"What about Vera?!" Henry asked worriedly.

Christoper sighed. "She’s been quite down and not in good spirits these past few days. If she comes back, please don’t mention this to her."

"I understand." Henry responded lightly. "She’s a pitiable child too. Give her a call, ask her to come back. I’ll talk to her and try to ease her mind so she doesn’t feel burdened."

"Alright." Bailey took out her phone to make the call.

Standing outside, Vera wiped her eyes, gathered her spirits, and walked inside.

"Grandpa, are you okay?!"