I Slept with My Boss and Ran Away

John Wilkinson thought it was Selene coming out of the guest room, where she used to stay. He felt as if Selene was still in the house. When he realized it wasn't her, a look of disappointment crossed his face. "Mom, why are you here?" he asked.

It was Mrs. Wilkinson who came out of the guest room.

"Are you working on another big case? It's so late, you must be exhausted," Mrs. Wilkinson said as she sat down next to her son. "Where is that girl Sera who used to stay here? Why isn't she around today?" John pinched the bridge of his nose, unsure how to explain about Selene. "She had something to take care of," he replied vaguely, avoiding the truth.

Mrs. Wilkinson, with a hint of curiosity, asked, "Do you like that girl? I don't know why, but I really liked her too. The way she quietly sat there reading was just so endearing. She perfectly fits the image of a daughter I've always wanted. I'd love to know who her parents are; they must be outstanding to raise such a wonderful daughter."

Mrs. Wilkinson's ideal daughter was calm and elegant, much like Selene. She had tried to raise her younger daughter in the same way, but her younger daughter didn't love reading and wasn't quiet or graceful at all, far from what she had hoped for.

Hearing this, John felt a complex mix of emotions. He knew that in this household, he wasn't the only one who constantly thought about Sarah. His mother also missed their lost Sarah deeply.

Mrs. Wilkinson indeed remembered her lost eldest daughter and felt a pang of sadness. "I wonder how Sarah is doing. Is she still alive? Is she eating well and staying warm? If Sarah were still with us, she would be calm, elegant, book-loving, and gentle. Sarah loved reading when she was little."

John couldn't help but say, "Mom, Sarah... she must still be alive and has become just as you imagined."

"I think so too. She must be doing well somewhere in the world, waiting for us to find her," Mrs. Wilkinson said as she wiped away a tear and forced a smile. "John, losing Sarah wasn't your fault. Don't put too much pressure on yourself; take care of your health."

"Okay," John replied but changed his mind at the last moment. He didn't dare tell his mother that he had found Sarah or that she was in prison because he had put her there himself.

Selene had confessed during her surrender not to reveal her identity to the Wilkinson family because she didn't want to bring shame upon them. John never saw Selene as a disgrace to their family.

"You should rest early; I won't keep you," Mrs. Wilkinson said lovingly as she patted John's shoulder. "Also, keep an eye on Elsa when you have time. She's quite wild and stubborn and recently took a liking to that Harvey boy. She's been chasing after him all day long, and people are talking about it. As a girl, she should be more reserved."

"Mom, I'll talk to her," John said. "Tomorrow I have to go to Japan for a while; I'm not sure when I'll be back."

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Mrs. Wilkinson knew the rules of John's work and understood he wouldn't say more even if asked, so she simply reminded him to stay safe.

Every time John went on a mission, Mrs. Wilkinson felt anxious and worried because the people he faced were extremely dangerous. His unit had the highest rates of bloodshed and sacrifice.

John also felt concerned about this mission because he would be facing the Celestial Alliance, which had been rampant for over twenty years. However, thinking about what they did to his sister filled him with determination. He was determined to seek justice for his sister.

"Mom, you should rest early too," John said before heading back to his room.

As he closed the door, John had already prepared for the worst but was resolved to capture Reginald during this trip to Japan.

The next day.

John set off with his team for Japan on a secret mission to bring Reginald back for interrogation without alerting the Japanese police.

As agreed, John sent Meredith a message before departure.

Meanwhile.

At Ravenwood.

Meredith was accompanying Grandma Sterling in prayer when she received John's message. She turned to Grandma Sterling and said, "Captain Wilkinson has departed."

Hearing this, Grandma Sterling paused her prayer beads for a moment before continuing with another chant: "It's all karma."