SWNOVELS Chapter 346: Meeting Fiona
Meredith glared at Joy Chaucer and said to Stella, "I will have a thorough talk with her later; let's go now." Meredith and Terrence Sterling left first, leaving Joy Chaucer looking after them, her heart pounding with unease. Bianca also observed Joy Chaucer secretly, her brows knotted tightly, before saying to Stella, "I'll take Joy back first; we need to head to the office."
"Alright, go ahead with your tasks," Stella responded.
Julian offered, "I'll drive you guys."
Stella discreetly tugged at Julian, signaling him not to offer.
"No need, you guys take care of Gramma Sterling," Bianca noticed but did not point it out, just smiled and left with Joy Chaucer.
Once they were gone, Julian questioned, "Why did you pull me back?"
Stella shot him a look, "Why so eager to help? They have cars, they have legs, do they need your escort?"
"It's just being polite," Julian retorted, "You really can be petty."
"I am petty, women are petty," Stella huffed, "Just watch things here; I'm going back to change."
Stella had her reservations; Julian had almost married Bianca years ago, and Bianca had remained single all this time. Despite her excellence, Stella couldn't help but worry about old sparks reigniting. Realizing Stella's concern, Julian pointed at her with a resigned smile, "You are always so nervous, even at your age. Go on, I'll stay here."
Stella left, leaving Julian alone in the hospital.
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On the way to the police station, Meredith said to Terrence Sterling, "Joy Chaucer seemed calm earlier. What do you think Bianca is planning? She knows Joy is not her child yet shows no sign."
"Bianca is sharp, having managed the Chaucer family alone for so many years," Terrence replied while driving, "I think she knew already. When I mentioned it yesterday, her surprise seemed mixed with expectation."
"That's really strange," Meredith was curious, "Now, Joy Chaucer is the only heir. If this isn't revealed, the Chaucer family could end up in the hands of outsiders, which Bianca wouldn't want."
Meredith's casual remark seemed to spark a thought in Terrence Sterling.
Bianca wouldn't let an outsider inherit the family business. Could Joy Chaucer actually belong to the Chaucer family? Yet, it didn't quite add up. Terrence mulled over this silently, and Meredith, seeing him deep in thought, did not disturb him.
Soon, they arrived at the police station. Under Terrence's arrangement, Meredith met Fiona. Terrence waited outside.
Meredith stood outside the bars, Fiona inside, handcuffed and shackled. Before this moment, Meredith had never imagined meeting Fiona like this.
Fiona looked particularly haggard, her eyes hollow. Seeing Meredith, she showed no remorse, her demeanor calm, without any plea for mercy.
Fiona used to blame Meredith, shift responsibilities, or beg for mercy, but now, she was just calmly looking at Meredith.
Meredith understood something from her eyes and sat down, asking, "Quite a while ago, the first time I told you I want pregnant, you drugged me, didn't you?" Meredith's tone was also calm. They had been close enough to wear the same clothes and share the same bed for over twenty years, but now, they had come to this.
Fiona smirked carelessly, "Yes, Meredith, you can't blame me. You pushed me to this point, step by step."
Meredith chuckled self-mockingly, "Yes, it's my fault. I kept believing your heart was good, trusting our sisterhood of over twenty years, thinking no rift was too big to cause harm."
"It was all your doing," Fiona slammed her hands on the table, staring at Meredith, "Meredith, we started from the same place, we are the same kind of people. You think you can soar higher? Wrong. You will fall, and I'll be waiting for that day."