I Slept with My Boss and Ran Away

It is often said that a woman’s heart is like a needle at the bottom of the sea. However, Meredith couldn’t help but feel that a man’s heart is even more enigmatic, like a needle that is hard to grasp.

Glancing at the few remaining vegetables in her lunch box, she remarked, “Mr. Sterling, if you’re not going to eat, can I finish it?”

Wasting food is not an option.

Before Terrence Sterling could respond, Meredith had already consumed everything.

“Miss Florrick, you certainly have a hearty appetite,” Terrence Sterling remarked with a hint of irony in his tone.

On one hand, she was ambiguous about her relationship with Justin, claiming they were just friends. But on the other hand, she burst into tears when he was in trouble. Which side of her was the true one?

At that moment, when she cried so genuinely, he actually thought…

Unaware of his thoughts, Meredith casually replied, “That’s because Mr. Sterling has never experienced hunger. Those who have gone hungry know the true value of a full meal and the happiness it brings.”

As she cleared away the lunch box, Meredith continued, “Both Justin and I grew up as orphans. The resources at the orphanage were limited, so we entered society at an early age. We worked various low-paying jobs to save up for college tuition. We even spent two months working at a construction site during summer vacation…”

Girls working at a construction site?

Summer was the hottest time of the year, and Terrence Sterling found it hard to believe that this fair-skinned, seemingly delicate woman had worked at a construction site.

How many men couldn’t endure the hardships of a construction site?

Terrence Sterling inquired, “Wasn’t there financial support from the orphanage? And scholarships for university?”

With a faint smile, Meredith replied, “Mr. Sterling, you were born with a silver spoon in your mouth. How could you understand that sometimes, even when you qualify for something, you may not receive it…”

Why was she telling Terrence Sterling all this?

How could Terrence Sterling possibly understand?

Changing the subject, Meredith said, “Mr. Sterling, you should rest. I’ll go throw away the trash.”

The smell of the box meal was heavy, and it lingered in the ward.

Although it was street vendor merchandise, Meredith had a good eye.

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Meredith took the garbage to the trash bin on the floor and, on her way back, she saw a familiar figure in the hallway.

It was Fiona.

Meredith was surprised. Why was Fiona here?

“Fiona.”

Meredith called out to Fiona, who was about to head to Terrence Sterling’s ward.

Hearing Meredith’s voice, Fiona was also surprised. She stopped in her tracks and looked at Meredith.

She immediately realized that Meredith was here with Terrence Sterling.

Fiona was consumed with jealousy. Wherever Terrence Sterling went, he was always accompanied by Meredith. There must be some unclear relationship between the two.

“Fiona, what are you doing here?” Meredith approached Fiona.

Since their last argument, it had been a long time since they had been in touch, let alone met face to face.

Fiona looked even more extravagant than the last time, wearing more expensive clothes and carrying a pricier bag.

Fiona did not dare to say that she was here to see Terrence Sterling. Instead, she sarcastically replied to Meredith, “What am I doing here? It seems like it has nothing to do with you.”

Her words were infuriating.

Suppressing her anger, Meredith said, “Fiona, please be clear. What have I done to upset you? If it’s because of what I said about your boyfriend that made you unhappy, I apologize.”

She didn’t want to argue with Fiona. It was not worth ruining their twenty-year sisterly bond over a man she had never even met.

“No.” Fiona couldn’t come up with a reason, but she also didn’t want to reconcile with Meredith. Reluctantly, she said, “I was too hasty and spoke harshly last time.”

Seeing Fiona’s softened tone, Meredith felt relieved. “Fiona, we’ve been sisters for over twenty years. I hope we can go back to how we used to be.”

Curiously, Fiona inquired, “Meredith, why are you here?”

“I’m here on a business trip with my boss. We got into a car accident…” Meredith briefly explained the situation. “Mr. Sterling is slightly more injured and may need to be hospitalized for a few days. For now, I won’t be returning to Auroraville.”

Shocked by what she heard, Fiona’s heart raced. “Why are you okay, but your boss is so severely injured?”

Meredith felt a chill in her heart and disbelief written all over her face. The reaction of her once close sister upon hearing about her accident was, why are you okay, instead of showing concern.