I Slept with My Boss and Ran Away

Meredith laughed, “I’m not as confident as you think, but the video you edited was a bit rough. I was part of a photography club in college and know a bit about video editing. I could tell at a glance that the video was edited.”

Azure’s face fell slightly, “You are really…”

She had been so sure of herself, only to realize she had been a fool in front of Meredith all along. Azure said, “His mother doesn’t like you, you’ve noticed that. As long as she doesn’t accept you, you won’t be able to live peacefully.”

“That’s something for Terrence Sterling to handle,” Meredith replied with a smile. “The key to resolving such conflicts lies in the husband’s stance. As long as he stands by me, his mother won’t be able to stir up trouble. Besides, I believe she’ll behave herself until the baby is born.”

Stella might claim she didn’t care about Meredith’s pregnancy, but deep down, she did. Everyone loves their own grandchild, and that was why Stella was currently keeping the peace, even though Terrence had already announced their marriage and there had been no stir from Ravenwood.

Azure stared at Meredith for a few seconds before saying, “I didn’t lose to you; I lost to Terrence Sterling.”

Because she was not the one Terrence cared about, Stella had her way back then. Terrence had shown preferential love for Meredith. If Stella had known earlier about Meredith’s pregnancy, she wouldn’t have called her back.

To Stella and Terrence Sterling, she was unimportant.

Meredith said, “Your performance, Terrence and I will be there. Also, could you give us an extra ticket? I’d like to invite Justin as well.”

Seeing Azure’s performance live would surely be spectacular. Meredith could buy as many tickets as she wanted, but tickets given personally by Azure had a special significance.

“You can have one more, but that’s it,” Azure said in a tone of indifference.

“Alright, three tickets then,” Meredith smiled, knowing Azure was just unable to drop her pride and was putting on airs.

After Azure left, Meredith called Justin, “Azure has a performance the day after tomorrow. I got three tickets, are you free to come?”

“When is it? If it’s in the evening, I’m free,” Justin replied.

“7:30 PM.” Meredith heard the sound of car horns from Justin’s end and asked, “Are you outside?”

“I’m on my way to the orphanage to see Mr. Oakley,” Justin said. “Mr. Oakley has been a big help lately, and it’s been a while since I visited the orphanage. I thought I’d go today and buy the kids some things.”

“That’s a good idea,” Meredith said. “Then you go ahead, I’m going to take a nap.”

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At the orphanage.

Justin arrived with a car full of snacks and toys, which the children loved, and they gathered around him affectionately.

Mr. Oakley was there too. After seeing the children, Justin went to visit Mr. Oakley in his office. Mr. Oakley was on the phone discussing the construction of a playground for the children. Although $500, 000 had been received, he certainly wouldn’t use all of it for the playground.

“Mr. Oakley,” Justin knocked on the door.

Seeing Justin, Mr. Oakley quickly wrapped up his phone call. “Justin, what brings you here today?”

“Mr. Oakley, I really appreciate your help with the recent matter. I came especially to thank you,” Justin said, holding a gift.

“I actually didn’t do much. You don’t need to do this,” Mr. Oakley said modestly, but he didn’t hesitate to accept the gift. “You’re like a son to me. I couldn’t just stand by when you needed help. It’s a pity how things turned out with your parents.”

Mr. Oakley spoke with a tone of compassion. As the head of the orphanage, he knew how to maintain appearances to secure funding.

Justin gave a bitter smile, “I guess I’m not meant to have parental love.”

“And where are your parents now? I hope they’re not causing you trouble anymore. Your parents are quite heartless. Sold you back then and now they want to ruin you,” Mr. Oakley said indignantly.All text © NôvelD(r)a'ma.Org.

Justin just smiled bitterly without responding.

Sighing, Mr. Oakley added, “Don’t dwell on it. You’re still young and have a bright future ahead. With parents like that, maybe it’s better not to bother. If only everyone could have a wealthy mother like Meredith…”

Realizing he was about to reveal too much, Mr. Oakley abruptly stopped speaking.

Justin was stunned, then pressed, “Mr. Oakley, Meredith’s mother? Do you know who Meredith’s mother is?”