I Slept with My Boss and Ran Away

As Fiona mustered courage to approach him, Justin pulled the blanket over himself and lay down to sleep.

Fiona closed her eyes, cutting off her fleeting thoughts.

Having seen wealthier men, she gradually lost interest in Justin, her momentary impulse merely a physiological reaction.

Staring at the ceiling, Fiona asked, “Justin, what if one day Terrence Sterling leaves Meredith? Would you take her in?”

This shocked Justin into sitting up, his tone stern, “Fiona, how can you think that?”

“I’m just being honest. What’s Meredith’s background? As if Terrence Sterling would actually marry her,” Fiona scoffed. “It’s a pipe dream. He’s not foolish; the wealthy seek equals. Meredith has nothing but youth and beauty, and Terrence doesn’t lack for that.”

Her words were harsh but real, and Justin worried for Meredith.

Men are fickle, especially the wealthy like Terrence Sterling. Ordinary men often falter; how much more so a man of his stature?

Fiona, with a hint of sarcasm, added, “Meredith should prepare to be dumped. I’m just one example.”

Justin retorted, “Terrence dumped you because you impersonated Meredith. He never wanted you in the first place.”

This infuriated Fiona, and she turned away, ending the conversation.

Justin lay down again, ready to sleep, when Tristan’s loud voice broke the silence, “Ainsley, Ainsley, I’ve wet the bed.”

Fiona pretended to sleep.

Justin had no choice but to get up and care for Tristan.

With the Thatchers no longer attending to Tristan at night due to Mrs. Thatcher’s health issues, this responsibility had fallen to Justin.

By the time Justin had cleaned and changed Tristan, half an hour had passed.

Exhausted, Justin collapsed on the couch and fell asleep.

In the hospital.

Bianca had dealt with Ruby’s situation at the police station and had the PR department remove negative comments about Joy Chaucer before heading to the hospital.

Visibly upset, Joy complained to Bianca upon her arrival, “Mom, the whole internet is attacking me, all because of that Ruby and Meredith. I’m being crucified. If Terrence Sterling sees this, he’ll never want me.”

Bianca frowned, “Joy, tell me, did you go back and take the money we gave to the Kim family? And did you accuse them of blackmail?”

Bianca, a powerhouse in her field, certainly wasn’t foolish; she had just been overly indulgent with her daughter.

Joy denied it, “It’s all lies from Ruby. I did nothing of the sort. Mom, why don’t you believe me? Besides, it was their parents who staged the accident. They crashed into my car; it’s not my fault.”

“Joy, why can’t you admit your mistake?” Bianca was disappointed. “I confronted Ruby at the station, and she provided evidence. You went back with our lawyer seven years ago, retrieved the money, and even threatened them. You were drunk driving and hit her parents. It was your fault. Why won’t you repent?”

“Mom, why are you doing this? Now you’re siding with strangers,” Joy burst out. “You’re deceived by Meredith. Now you look at me unfavorably. I’m your daughter.”

“Joy Chaucer,” Bianca, angry and using her full name, said, “This has nothing to do with Meredith. Stop blaming others. We’re talking about the car accident. Did you do it or not?”

Stubbornly, Joy replied, “No.”

“How could I have raised such a daughter?” Bianca lamented, her heart aching. “Joy, it’s okay to make mistakes. Mom can teach you and help you fix them, but you need to recognize them.”

“Mom, have you lost your mind? Ruby tried to sabotage my car, and you’re hoping for my demise? Why did you even bring me back then? I might as well have been left to fend for myself.”Ccontent © exclusive by Nô/vel(D)ra/ma.Org.