I Slept with My Boss and Ran Away

This was the first time Audrey saw Terrence drunk. “Why did you drink so much today?” Audrey asked, smelling the alcohol before she even got close. “Today, Mr. Blackwood and Mr. Caldwell had dinner together,” Rick explained honestly. “Since you came back, Mr. Sterling has been different. He closed a big deal today and probably had a few extra drinks to celebrate.” Audrey said, “Mr. Shepard, thank you for your hard work. I’ll take care of him now, you can head home early.” “Alright,” Rick replied, understanding not to linger as a third wheel.

After Rick left, Audrey placed a pillow under Terrence’s head and fetched a blanket to cover him. “Meredith, Meredith…” Terrence mumbled in his sleep. “I’m here,” Audrey said, extending her hand. Terrence instinctively grabbed her hand and finally settled down, sleeping quietly for a while. Audrey sat beside him without disturbing him, maintaining her position and simply accompanying him.

She watched him silently; it was the first time she observed him so closely and quietly. He was indeed very handsome and perfect. Audrey couldn’t resist reaching out to touch his face just as Terrence woke up. He opened his eyes and smiled at her, “Meredith.” Audrey withdrew her hand quickly, “You’re awake. I’ll get you some water.” Terrence held her hand tightly, looking at her deeply, “Meredith, I miss you.”

Audrey’s heart skipped a beat; usually, Terrence respected her and restrained his feelings. Alcohol lowered his self-control, and seeing his wife in front of him stirred thoughts in his mind. Terrence sat up, gazing at Audrey with deep affection as their lips drew closer. Audrey’s breath quickened, the air filled with an ambiguous tension.

Just as Terrence was about to kiss her, Audrey abruptly stood up and pushed him away, “I… I don’t feel well. I’ll go back to my room to rest.” She couldn’t get past that mental barrier. Her rejection sobered Terrence up significantly; he sat on the sofa, frustratedly tapping his forehead with his hand.

Living together for so long, he had hoped that Audrey might remember some things from the past and accept him again. Her reaction now was exactly like when he visited her rental room at night years ago-nervous and fearful. Terrence felt a pang of guilt; he had been too hasty and scared her.

After sitting on the sofa for a while to calm down, Terrence went upstairs to Audrey’s room and stood at the door for a moment before saying, “Meredith, I’m sorry I scared you tonight. I drank too much.” Inside the room, Audrey wasn’t asleep; she heard his voice outside but didn’t respond. She waited for a long time until Terrence finally walked away before she breathed a sigh of relief.

Leaning against the door, Audrey felt conflicted; she clutched her chest, feeling her heartbeat as she muttered to herself, “What should I do?” It sounded like she was asking herself or perhaps someone else.

That night, Audrey couldn’t sleep.

The next day.

Neither of them mentioned what happened last night when they met in the dining room; they acted as usual-having breakfast together and then heading to the company together. Previously, Terrence rarely went to the company, but now that Audrey worked there, he accompanied her every day.

Time flew by.

Winter passed into spring.

Everywhere was full of life; green grass sprouted and willow trees budded.

Little Lucky turned two years old; she was particularly mischievous but also the joy of the family.

Terrence and Audrey’s relationship remained stagnant; they continued sleeping in separate rooms. Outside the house, they behaved normally but maintained their distance at home. This puzzled Terrence; despite spending half a year trying to rekindle his wife’s love for him, he hadn’t succeeded.

Every time he tried to get close to her, she pushed him away.

At Sterling Corporation.

Terrence sat on the sofa reminiscing about every moment since Audrey’s return; he couldn’t understand why she wouldn’t accept him.Têxt © NôvelDrama.Org.

Just then, Linda rushed in urgently: “Mr. Sterling, something happened! Meredith fainted! She suddenly collapsed in the break room; we’ve already called an ambulance.” Before Linda could finish speaking, Terrence had already dashed towards the break room.

Any minor issue with his wife made him incredibly anxious because he couldn’t bear losing her again.