I Slept with My Boss and Ran Away

Stella was repeatedly overlooked, and her feelings were evident. Watching Terrence Sterling patiently and joyfully interacting with Mrs. Sterling, Stella couldn’t help but speak through her teary eyes, “Son, how do you want your mother to behave? I always think about you, but you never appreciate anything I do. We are mother and son, but it feels like we are enemies. If it weren’t for your grandmother, you wouldn’t even come home.”

Upon hearing this, Terrence Sterling’s expression instantly turned cold as he looked at Stella and said, “Mom, I’ve told you many times that I don’t need your interference. You meddle too much in my affairs.”

“You’re my son, who else will look after you? I only want what’s best for you…”

“Wanting what’s best for me,” Terrence’s expression turned frosty at this. The chill emanating from him sent shivers down her spine.

Stella instinctively held back her words. Mrs. Sterling, acting like a child, tugged at Terrence Sterling’s sleeve. He immediately composed himself and said, “Grandma, I have to leave now. I’ll come back to see you another day.”

Mrs. Sterling reminded him, “Alright, make sure you bring your girlfriend next time.”

Although Mrs. Sterling was confused, she was clear about Terrence Sterling’s girlfriend and always remembered. Terrence Sterling reassured Mrs. Sterling and got ready to leave. Stella bit her lip, wanting to say something, but fearing to anger Terrence Sterling, she wore a hesitant expression.

Terrence Sterling looked at Stella and said, “Don’t try to matchmake between me and Joy Chaucer. I will not marry her. If you’re that bored, go travel the world. Don’t focus all your attention on me.”

“Son, didn’t you say you had no objections before? Why are you refusing to marry her now? How do I explain this to Mrs. Chaucer?” Stella asked in confusion. “Son, you don’t have a girlfriend, do you? Who is it?”

“When you need to know, I’ll tell you,” Terrence Sterling replied in a calm tone and left.

Stella’s expression turned serious. She quickly told Mrs. Sterling, “Mom, you have to make sure Terry takes you to meet his girlfriend tomorrow. I’m worried that Terry’s new girlfriend is a materialistic woman who is after Terry’s wealth, just like Azure. We can’t have someone like that. Only a Chaucer family daughter is suitable for Terry.”

Mrs. Sterling, a bit muddled, said, “Who’s Azure? Isn’t Terry’s girlfriend Charlotte? Let me tell you, I’ve met Charlotte; she’s beautiful, kind, and helped me when I fell. She looks just like her grandfather…”

Stella couldn’t understand what Mrs. Sterling was saying. It all sounded like a jumble to her, and she didn’t know who Mrs. Sterling was talking about. She was confused and worried. She couldn’t rely on Mrs. Sterling and decided to investigate herself.

People close to Terrence Sterling were tight-lipped, making it difficult to find out anything. Stella thought of Harvey Fieldmouse, who was close to Terrence Sterling; maybe he would know something.

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Meredith prepared a meal and waited for Terrence Sterling on the couch, but she fell asleep without realizing it. When Terrence Sterling returned, he saw her sleeping with arms around a pillow, the TV still on, and the food nearly cold.ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

He gently walked over, afraid of waking her up.

Returning to this small house, with a woman waiting for him and a simple meal, he found himself enjoying this simple life more and more. He had grown used to coming to Meredith; her presence made him feel at ease.

When Terrence Sterling sat on the couch, Meredith woke up and saw him. Instinctively, she leaned towards him, feeling a bit drowsy, “You’re back. I’m so tired.”

She didn’t want to eat anymore.

Terrence Sterling spoke gently, “Then lie down for a while. Go to bed, and I’ll lie down with you. We can eat when you wake up.”

Meredith didn’t want to move and lay in his lap, looking like a lazy cat.

Terrence Sterling smiled and picked her up, carrying her to bed. They snuggled together and closed their eyes for a while.

As she nuzzled into his embrace, Meredith said, “Terrence Sterling, I’ve realized I can’t be without you.”