I Slept with My Boss and Ran Away

Having dealt with Azure, Terrence Sterling hurried to the cheese fondue restaurant to appease Meredith.

On his way to the restaurant, Terrence Sterling felt uneasy already. He even stopped by a florist to buy a bouquet of flowers, hoping to cheer Meredith up somehow.

He had even prepared an apology, but upon arriving at the restaurant, he saw Meredith warmly welcoming guests, not upset at all.

Meredith, seemingly oblivious, greeted Terrence Sterling with flowers in hand and asked, “What’s it today, so romantic? You even bought flowers. We’ll put them in a vase.”

More guests arrived, and Meredith greeted them, “Good evening, do you have a reservation?”

Terrence Sterling felt utterly invisible.

“Meredith,” Terrence Sterling couldn’t help but pull Meredith aside and said, “Harvey Fieldmouse told me Azure was at your restaurant today. You weren’t upset?”

Meredith smirked, “You didn’t think I was upset and bought flowers to appease me, did you, Terrence Sterling? You’re too pragmatic. You don’t normally spare flowers for me. Are they too expensive on regular days?”

“Meredith, you’re not upset?” Terrence Sterling needed to be sure.

“Why should I be upset?” Meredith spoke generously. “You had good taste before. Azure is beautiful and graceful, a leading dancer. I’ve seen videos of her dancing; she’s stunning.”

“Azure is moving into Thornfield Gardens tomorrow,” Terrence Sterling revealed. “I just met her.”

Meredith’s voice halted abruptly, her brows furrowed. “Say that again.”

“Azure is moving into Thornfield Gardens tomorrow. She just got back and has nowhere to stay, so she’ll temporarily stay at Thornfield Gardens for a few months,” Terrence Sterling explained nervously. “I’ve had Mrs. Wooten prepare the guest room on the first floor. Tomorrow, someone will take Azure to Thornfield Gardens.”

Meredith was taken aback by Terrence Sterling’s decision. The woman who had just provoked her, and now her husband was arranging for her to stay under the same roof with them. Naturally, Meredith was displeased.

Terrence Sterling sensed her bad mood, although nervous about angering Meredith, he felt a bit pleased inside.

This was the first time he saw Meredith feeling that way for him.

Their relationship had been too smooth from dating to marriage, hardly a month, never even a chance for such a challenge.

He was worried about upsetting Meredith but also wanted to see her care about him, feeling conflicted inside.

Meredith paused for a few seconds, staring into his eyes, asking, “Do you still have feelings for her?”

Terrence Sterling shook his head. “I don’t. You are the only one in my heart. There was nothing between us before, and there won’t be anything in the future.”

At that moment, he had to be convincing, or it would be over.

Meredith continued to stare at Terrence Sterling for a while, then casually said, “Do whatever you want.”Content bel0ngs to Nôvel(D)r/a/ma.Org.

Meredith agreed so readily, which was unexpected for Terrence Sterling. “Meredith, you’re really not upset?”

“I’m not upset,” Meredith replied. But she was puzzled inside, though she didn’t ask since Terrence Sterling didn’t explain.

She trusted that Terrence Sterling had his reasons for arranging Azure to stay at Thornfield Gardens.

Terrence Sterling couldn’t quite gauge Meredith’s true feelings. Women often say one thing but mean another. She might claim not to be upset, but her feelings could be different.

To ensure Meredith felt not even a hint of displeasure, Terrence Sterling spent half the day discussing with the property manager of Thornfield Gardens to rename it “Merrydale Estate.”

The next day.

Azure, carrying her luggage, arrived at Thornfield Gardens, only to see a group of workers dismantling the gate’s sign. The “Thornfield Gardens” sign was being replaced with “Merrydale Estate.”

The property staff were also there to watch over the progress.

Azure approached and asked, “What are you doing? Why change the name?”

One of the property staff glanced at Azure and explained, “It was decided from above. The owner didn’t like the old name. It’s now Merrydale Estate, which sounds much more pleasing.”

Azure watched the ‘Thornfield Gardens’ sign being trampled underfoot. Just having moved in, and the place was already renamed; she knew exactly what had happened.

Who else but Terrence Sterling could have the place renamed overnight?