I Slept with My Boss and Ran Away

When Justin's blood donation card fell out, his face displayed a mix of panic and embarrassment. Meredith picked it up before he could do anything. The number of times he had sold his blood made Meredith's tears instantly flow. "Meredith, I..." Justin, who hated to see Meredith cry, felt helpless now. She embraced him tightly, a hug that only family could share.

She was heartbroken. What had that family done to her poor Justin?

Selling blood, delivering food.

No wonder he was anemic and malnourished!

"Justin, you fool," Meredith scolded as she gently hit his back, just as Fiona arrived, witnessing the scene.

Justin had contacted Fiona. When he awoke, he didn't know that the doctors had also contacted Meredith. Not wanting to bother her and unable to rely on his family, he turned to Fiona, who knew his situation and wouldn't mind his embarrassment.

Fiona, seeing the heartfelt scene, stood back and secretly took a photo with her phone. A flicker of jealousy crossed her eyes. Meredith, already involved with Terrence Sterling, was still keeping Justin close, she thought. Recalling how Meredith had ruthlessly hung up on her when she called for help, Fiona's resentment deepened.

In the hospital room, Meredith released Justin and declared, "You're not selling your blood anymore. You're trying to kill yourself. Come on, I'm taking you out for a good meal."

As a child, Meredith often fell ill in the orphanage, which struggled to take care of her. Whenever she was sick, Justin secretly brought her treats and even picked up bottles to sell so he could buy her medicine and toys. From childhood, Justin had always pampered Meredith. In her eyes, Justin was like a big brother, always looking after her.

Now that her circumstances had improved, she wouldn't neglect Justin.

Stepping out of the hospital room, Meredith and Justin ran into Fiona. Pretending to have just arrived, Fiona anxiously asked, "Justin, what's wrong? Why are you in the hospital?"

"I'm fine now," Justin responded.

Seeing Fiona, Meredith remained silent until Fiona spoke up, "Meredith, you're here too. I heard from Justin you married Terrence Sterling. Congratulations! I've wanted to congratulate you, but since you blocked me, I couldn't reach you." Fiona's attitude took Justin by surprise; this wasn't how she reacted when she heard about the marriage before.

Could Fiona really have come to terms with it? Meredith didn't believe Fiona's sincerity and responded politely but distantly, "Thank you."

Unfazed by Meredith's coldness, Fiona smiled, "Justin, are you being discharged? Then let's go back together."

Meredith stated, "I'm taking him to lunch first." She had deliberately excluded Fiona, as if eager to irk her a bit. But anyway, as Meredith walked Justin to the parking lot, Fiona just followed them all the way along.

As Meredith drove off in the Mercedes gifted by Terrence Sterling, Fiona's eyes burned with envy. "Meredith, you bought a car?" Meredith simply replied, "He bought it."

The implication was clear, and Fiona's envy grew upon hearing this.

As Meredith helped Justin into the backseat for more comfort, Fiona quickly took the passenger seat.

Meredith and Justin exchanged a look, aware of Fiona's intentions, but out of long-time friendship, they said nothing.

Fiona had took the initiative with all that smiling face, Meredith sure couldn't just ask her to leave. Starting the car, she drove them to the restaurant.

At the restaurant, Meredith sent a message to Terrence Sterling: "I won't be home tonight for dinner. There's an issue with Justin; I'll be back later."

Their relationship was such that they always kept each other informed.

Terrence replied, "Okay!"

With that response, Meredith felt reassured and started ordering. They needed to ensure Justin got plenty of nutrition tonight.

Meredith urged, "Eat a lot tonight, okay?"

Justin, seeing Meredith bustling about, smiled and agreed, "Okay."

Fiona, sitting beside Meredith, tried to start a conversation but Meredith was focused on chatting with Justin.

Soon, the dishes arrived. Fiona poured some water for each of them and attempted to find another topic, "Meredith, now you and Terrence Sterling got your procedures done. When's the wedding? Do his parents know? Do they accept you? The Sterling family hasn't announced your marriage; do his parents dislike you?"