I Slept with My Boss and Ran Away

Meredith hadn’t informed Fiona about her visit, so her appearance was a surprise.

Fiona, dressed in her factory uniform, held a bouquet of flowers. It sure wasn’t in Meredith’s nature to send Fiona away in such a situation.

Meredith went downstairs to greet her, “Fiona.”

“Meredith, congratulations,” Fiona offered the bouquet, “Just a little something.”

Fiona’s presence felt strangely familiar, yet Meredith was slightly uncomfortable.

“Thank you,” Meredith took the flowers, suggesting, “Why don’t you come up to the private room?”

“No, I need to be at work by two for the mid shift,” Fiona explained, “Justin told me you opened a cheese fondue restaurant, and since it’s the opening day, I wanted to congratulate you. But I really must be going.”

Fiona maintained a polite distance, earning Meredith’s appreciation.

“Have a meal before you leave. Try the cheese fondue here, you used to love it,” Meredith insisted.

“Maybe next time. I really can’t today,” Fiona smiled. “You go on with your work, don’t mind me. I’m leaving.”

True to her word, Fiona left briskly, much like the last time they met in a restaurant, apologetic yet efficiently making her exit.

Today, Fiona had deliberately worn her work uniform to the restaurant. She wanted Meredith to see the life she was living now and also to see Meredith’s success-to remind herself of what could have been hers.

Fiona stood outside the restaurant for a long time, watching the stream of customers entering the bustling cheese fondue venue.

With Terrence Sterling’s backing, Meredith was thriving-a stark contrast to Fiona’s own circumstances under Terrence Sterling, where she gained no advantages.

Across from the cheese fondue restaurant, in a coffee shop, sat Joy Chaucer, who also observed the establishment with keen interest. Joy noticed Fiona because of her distinctive factory uniform and her brief entrance with flowers.

Seeing Fiona quickly leave and then stand staring from a distance, Joy could feel the resentment radiating off her.

It seemed they were kindred spirits in their animosity towards Meredith.

Curious, Joy left the coffee shop and approached Fiona just as she was about to leave, “Hello, maybe let’s talk somewhere else. I can tell you hate Meredith too-your eyes give you away. I hate her as well.”

Back at the cheese fondue restaurant, Grandma Sterling was thoroughly enjoying her meal. When Terrence Sterling came to check on her, she couldn’t help but praise the food, “Delicious! This is Charlotte’s restaurant; we should come here more often.”

Terrence handed her a glass of water, “Grandma, this is too spicy for you, have some water.”

Julian added, “I tried to warn her, but she wouldn’t listen to me.”

Bianca also chimed in with a smile, “She’s got a great appetite, and her spirits are high.”

Looking around the booth and not seeing Meredith, Terrence asked, “Where’s Meredith?”

“She just stepped out; someone was looking for her,” Bianca replied, “Terry, you should check on her. Meredith isn’t too well; make sure she doesn’t get hurt.”

“Alright,” Terrence immediately went to find Meredith.

Julian inquired, “Bianca, what’s wrong with Meredith? Why haven’t I heard Terry mention anything?”

Bianca, realizing that Meredith’s pregnancy hadn’t been disclosed to the family yet, cleverly diverted the conversation, “I’d like some of that bread, Julian, could you grab it for me?”

“I remember you liked this when you were younger,” Julian, easily distracted, took the bait, “Bianca, you’ve been single for so many years, don’t you think about finding someone?”

“I’m used to it,” Bianca replied with a light smile.

Meanwhile, after meeting Fiona, Meredith went to find Justin. He was sitting alone in a booth, smoking, with dishes served but untouched, lost in thought.

Meredith entered the booth, “Justin, what’s wrong? You seem troubled. What happened?”

Justin quickly masked his emotions, “It’s nothing…”

“Look me in the eyes and tell me,” Meredith insisted.

Partially truthful, Justin replied, “My parents are going back home, and they want me to go with them.”Content is property of NôvelDrama.Org.