I Slept with My Boss and Ran Away

In preparation for Meredith's childbirth to be flawless, Terrence Sterling had already arranged all the company matters. These days, he stayed close by Meredith's side. Meredith, worried about the dietary restrictions after giving birth and craving for some flavors, decided to dine out with Terrence at their restaurant.

Meredith ordered the spiciest dish, which left Terrence incessantly reaching for water. "Maybe you should stop eating it," Meredith suggested, seeing him struggle with the spice, "Just watching is fine."

Terrence took a big gulp of ice water to soothe the fiery taste and joked, "Meredith, with you eating like this, will Lucky be born with a darkened face, all smoked up from the spice?"

Meredith laughed, "Smoked up would mean a red face."

The couple exchanged a smile, and Meredith then treated herself to a steak.

Reese, deeply involved in the restaurant, brought over two plates of fish herself. Smiling, she said, "Meredith, try this new dish. It's a new creation from the kitchen. I had it yesterday and thought it was quite good. Taste it, and if it suits, we'll launch it as a new menu item."

Meredith understood Reese's dedication and had rewarded her with profit shares, which fueled Reese's enthusiasm. "Alright, I'll give it a try." Meredith tasted a piece, briefly cooked in the pot, finding the fish tender and perfect. "This is delicious, Reese. We'll take it, but it must always be fresh, and only wild," Meredith instructed, emphasizing the importance of quality ingredients.

"You can count on me," Reese reassured, then added, "I'll talk to the kitchen and we'll start serving this dish tomorrow."

Reese left them to enjoy their meal, busy with her duties. "I'm about to give birth and won't be able to come here for a long time. Everything is in your hands now, Reese, thank you."

Reese promised, "It's no trouble at all, Meredith. You have nothing to worry about."

Once Reese left, Terrence commented, "Reese is really good at this."

Meredith agreed, "When I pulled her from Falconer Holdings, it really was the right move. She's not suited for the cutthroat office politics. This is where she can truly shine. I knew she had the attention to detail, responsibility, endurance, and patience needed for success."

After the baby is born, Meredith would return to Falconer Holdings to ensure her mother's legacy is preserved. The restaurant would have to be entrusted entirely to Reese, in whom Meredith had complete trust.

After their meal, Meredith wanted to visit her mother's old residence. Terrible drove, serving as her personal driver these days.

As they neared their destination, Terrence suddenly exclaimed, "Meredith, check the map."

Confused, Meredith glanced at the car's navigation system where a heart-shaped icon marked a nearby pond, a feature displayed in simulated form along with local buildings and roads.

Meredith couldn't help but smile. "When did you get so thoughtful?" she asked warmly, touched by his constant, subtle expressions of love.

Sometimes, just as the clock showed 10:18, the date of her expected delivery, he would suddenly show her his phone. Like now, with the heart-shaped pond on the map symbolizing his love. He was always finding ways to show his affection.

At a red light, he freed a hand to make a heart sign at her, "I love you and the baby."

Meredith, beaming with joy, returned the gesture, "I love you too."