I Slept with My Boss and Ran Away

As if their troubles weren’t enough, it rained heavily that night. Lightning flashed across the sky, followed by the rolling thunder, as if trying to split the heavens open. Wind funneled through both ends of the bridge, driving the rain inside, making it impossible for them to sleep. Every flash of lightning sent a surge of fear through them.

Gemma, terrified, huddled in Mrs. Thatcher’s arms. “Grandma, Grandma, I’m scared.”

“There, there, Gemma. Grandma is here,” Mrs. Thatcher comforted her, holding her close and speaking softly.

Tristan and Mr. Thatcher, enraged by the stormy weather, cursed Justin for his heartlessness. They wanted to move to a bridge alcove for shelter, but it was already occupied by other homeless people.

Justin, unable to sleep in his hotel room because of the storm, worried about Gemma. Such a young child, stuck under a bridge with those people in this weather, must be terrified. Gemma was a girl who needed proper guidance to avoid a ruined life. With a father like Tristan, her future was bound to be hard-a burden for her entire life. Thinking of this, Justin felt a pang of sympathy for the child.

The torrential rain continued for hours and only stopped as dawn approached. Exhausted from the ordeal, the Thatcher family was too drained to move. Tristan, paralyzed and helpless, soiled his clothes and had nowhere to change.

Mr. Thatcher, already furious, lashed out at his useless son. “You’re a disgrace! Out of all my children, I could have kept any one of them and they would have been better than you. Why didn’t you die in that factory? At least we would have had some compensation. Now, you’re just a half-dead burden, and your stupid ideas haven’t brought in a dime. Now we don’t even have a place to live.”

Tristan, deeply humiliated by these words, covered his face with his hands and wept without retort.

“Enough,” Mrs. Thatcher told Mr. Thatcher. “Hold your tongue.”

“Why should I?” Mr. Thatcher snapped back. “All of you are useless, one paralyzed, and one a useless girl. I’m cursed with terrible luck to be stuck with you.”

Terrified, Gemma stood silently to one side.

After his outburst, Mr. Thatcher stormed off, and Mrs. Thatcher, not knowing where he went, didn’t bother to find out. She had to change Tristan’s pants and washed them by the river.

Mr. Thatcher sought help from reporters, lawyers, and the police, hoping to squeeze some money out of Justin. However, no reporter dared to take his case since Terrence Sterling had made a few calls.

Unable to make a splash, Mr. Thatcher could only loiter around the law office. Knowing this, Justin avoided the office and worked remotely. Concerned that Mrs. Thatcher and the others might be starving, Justin had someone deliver food and $3, 000, enough for them to return to their hometown. That was the last thing Justin could do for them.

Meanwhile, the internet buzzed with news about the family only for a few days until it was overshadowed by another explosive story-Terrence Sterling, President of Sterling Corporation, was seen inspecting stores with a beautiful woman by his side!

It was exactly Meredith. She accompanied Terrence Sterling to the event and was seen holding hands with him at the mall shortly after it ended. The photos quickly dominated headlines. Terrence openly declared, “This is my wife, Meredith.”

The news virtually crashed several websites. Terrence Sterling, the president of Sterling Corporation, had gotten married, and it was sensational news. Meredith, wearing a loose dress, was spotted with a pregnancy bump, and soon the topic of Mrs. Sterling attending events with Terrence while pregnant became the hottest topic in the city.

Everyone envied Meredith, joking that she must have saved the galaxy in her past life to secure such a fortune now, cementing her place as Mrs. Sterling.

As the news of Terrence Sterling’s marriage broke, many wealthy heiresses felt heartbroken.From NôvelDrama.Org.

People commented online:

“Meredith must have saved the galaxy in her past life to have ended up with a Terrence Sterling.”

“A husband worth billions, I’m so jealous.”

“And he’s so handsome too!”

“Mr. Sterling is so caring towards his wife, it’s lovely.”

“Who is this Mrs. Sterling? So beautiful and gentle, they are perfect together.”

“She doesn’t seem to be from any wealthy or famous family.”

“Envy is an understatement.”