I Slept with My Boss and Ran Away

Julian and Stella failed to notice the change in Leyton. Julian argued, “What enemy? How can you say that, Stella? Leyton has brain injuries. We can’t just ignore him. Why hold grudges? This house is big enough. Can’t it accommodate one more child?”

“Julian, you should really have the doctor check your brain before you came back,” Stella retorted. “You’ll regret it. He might turn out to be an ingrate, just like his father and your brother.”

“You’re getting carried away. Leyton is Leyton; Mason is Mason,” Julian defended. “Leyton needs to stay here, and I can’t neglect him. He’s also mom’s grandson. If it bothers you, I’ll set him up in the back house.”

“Whatever you want,” Stella didn’t want to argue over a fool with Julian. She only cautioned, “Just make sure someone keeps an eye on him so he doesn’t cause trouble. He must stay out of the front yard.”

Seeing Stella agree, Julian smiled, “Alright, I’ll have someone watch him.”

“Leyton, come with Uncle Julian to the backyard. Let’s get you bathed and changed,” Julian said, leading Leyton to the back.

Leyton, clueless about bathing now, needed Julian’s patient guidance and assistance. After the bath, Julian helped him dress, treating him with the patience one would afford a toddler.

Once clean, Leyton collapsed on the bed, yawning, “Uncle Julian, I want to sleep now. I’m tired.”Content © copyrighted by NôvelDrama.Org.

“Alright, Leyton, sweet dreams,” Julian was relieved to see Leyton obedient and content.

Leyton closed his eyes and was soon covered with a blanket, asleep. Julian watched over him for a while before leaving. Shortly after Julian left, the supposedly sleeping Leyton opened his eyes, now devoid of any foolishness.

Leyton clenched his fists, a look of hatred crossing his eyes, and he silently vowed to reclaim what was his and seek revenge on Terrence Sterling. Leyton wasn’t really with any brain injury; he was only pretending to survive. If he didn’t do these things, Terrence Sterling wouldn’t have spared him so easily.

Earlier, as Julian treated him like a child, helping him bathe and dress, Leyton was so uncomfortable, nearly unable to continue his act.

…

In the restaurant.

It was noon, and the restaurant was bustling with customers. Meredith and Grandma Sterling were dining and chatting in a private room. Grandma Sterling was delighted, even proposing to start a live stream on YouTube like the young people.

“I see you young folks enjoy this. Charlotte, teach me how to live stream,” said Grandma Sterling.

“What would you live stream, Grandma?” Meredith laughed. Those people usually at least had something to show.

“I could stream about these foods, might even bring in some business for the restaurant. What do you think, Charlotte?” Grandma Sterling suggested.

Meredith was taken aback, “Really, Grandma?”

“Yes, really,” Grandma Sterling was eager, handing her phone to Meredith. “Help me set it up, let’s start now. I’ll introduce the cheese fondue and chat with everyone.”

Older people often fear loneliness, and Grandma Sterling always kept up with the trends. Meredith figured it was all in good fun, a way to lift her spirits, so she helped set up the account and taught her step-by-step.

“Charlotte, I need the best filter, the very best,” Grandma Sterling reminded.

“Okay, I’ll set the best one for you,” Meredith assured her, activating the filter that made the already elegant lady look even more beautiful.

Seeing her beautified image, Grandma Sterling was thrilled, “Charlotte, I was so beautiful when I was young.”

“Grandma, you must have been very beautiful,” Meredith affirmed confidently. “Ready to start?”

“It’s nothing,” said Grandma Sterling, a seasoned veteran of life’s storms.

Meredith hit start, and the live stream began with a countdown. Initially, the room was empty, which worried Grandma Sterling, “Charlotte, why is there no one?”

“Don’t worry, Grandma, people will join soon. I’ll share the link with everyone,” Meredith reassured her, sending the link to Terrence Sterling and Harvey Fieldmouse.

Terrence was surprised by the message and quickly sent several question marks before texting Meredith, “Grandma is live streaming?”

“Yes,” Meredith replied. “She’s having a great time. Old in age but young at heart.”

Terrence Sterling: “…”

Gradually, people started joining the live stream, and Grandma Sterling began chatting with the audience.

At that moment, Reese approached, “Meredith, someone is looking for you outside.”

Meredith thought it might be Fiona again, but it turned out to be Chloe.