I Slept with My Boss and Ran Away

It wasn’t long before Meredith saw Terrence Sterling’s car approaching. Terrence also spotted Meredith waiting by the roadside and pulled over, opening the car door for her.

Meredith got in and asked, “Did grandma call you? This is my first time going to Ravenwood Hall, and I can’t go empty-handed this time.”

Terrence gently touched her belly, “You’re hardly empty-handed now. How are you feeling today?”

“Couldn’t be better,” Meredith replied. “I haven’t had any pregnancy symptoms at all. Have you told them about the baby?”

“No,” Terrence started the car, “but we’re all family, you don’t need to feel awkward.”

“Is your mom at home?” Meredith asked.

“Yes, she should be,” Terrence reassured her, taking her hand. “Don’t worry, I’m here.”

Meredith was actually worried about causing any unpleasantness during the visit.

Changing the subject, Terrence asked, “Did you have something to discuss with Justin?”

Given Justin’s law office was nearby, it was obvious to Terrence that Meredith had gone to see him.

Meredith, still undecided about whether to tell Justin the truth, sought Terrence’s opinion, “Remember I told you Justin found his biological parents? I found out that he wasn’t stolen, but was actually sold by his parents. Should I tell him the truth? He seems quite happy now; I just couldn’t bring myself to say it.”

Terrence appreciated her honesty. “What’s the current situation with his parents?” he asked, helping her analyze.

Meredith briefly described the situation and added, “His whole family seems to be leeching off him now. His paralyzed brother, elderly parents, and even his five-year-old niece all depend on him. As a single man, he’s agreed to act as a father to his niece. How is he supposed to get married with such burdens? He’s supporting five people on a single income.”Belongs to © n0velDrama.Org.

The more Meredith spoke, the more she felt Justin deserved better, although he seemed to find joy in his situation.

Terrence suggested, “That is indeed a heavy burden. Maybe he could send his parents back home. They’ve lived there for decades and might feel more comfortable. Justin could send them money, and the child could go to school there. That would lessen his load a lot.”

“I’ve suggested that, but it looks like his parents don’t want to go back, and his niece has started school here,” Meredith sighed. “They’re really clinging to him. He’s even resorted to selling blood and delivering food to make extra money, which landed him in the hospital.”

Upon hearing about the hospital, Terrence remembered the photo, which was taken there. He carefully asked, “You went to the hospital?”

“Yes, the doctor called me, and I found out when I got there,” Meredith looked at Terrence, conflicted. “Do you think I should tell him?”

“If his parents are treating him poorly, he’ll feel it and make his own decisions,” Terrence analyzed. “Justin is an orphan who has longed for family warmth his whole life. Let him find out for himself what’s good or bad.”

Meredith found his advice sensible. “You’re right. Justin is currently overwhelmed by his perceived happiness. Maybe his parents have changed. Though it’s unfair to him, like you said, he should experience it himself to truly understand.”

Terrence reminded her, “Money is the ultimate test of character.”

Realizing the implication, Meredith said, “If Justin can afford his family’s expenses, his parents will feel even more justified in depending on him. I won’t give him money anymore. If he pays me back, I’ll accept it, and help him only when he truly needs it.”

Casually, Terrence asked, “Was it just you who visited him in the hospital that day?”

“No,” Meredith replied. “Fiona was there too.”

Hearing that name, Terrence guessed the source of the photograph. “Are you still in touch with Fiona?”