I Slept with My Boss and Ran Away

Terrence decided to take Little Lucky out for a walk, which was the only reason he agreed to leave home. He hadn't been down the mountain for over half a year, and Park Bridge Mountain was usually quiet. At this time, everyone had already gone to bed, unlike the bustling city. It was winter break, and many tourists came here for seafood, making the night market even livelier.

Azure rarely visited such places and felt a sense of grounding amidst the lively atmosphere. This was also her first time visiting a night market with Terrence.

"Want to grab something to eat?" Azure suggested.

"No need," Terrence replied, continuing forward.

Azure didn't press further. She could sense that Terrence was deliberately keeping his distance from her. She had long given up any fantasies about him; as a friend, she just hoped he would pull himself together.

Little Lucky was attracted to a ring toss game at the market and insisted on joining in. Terrence carried his daughter through the crowd to watch for a while. Children are easily tempted by toys when they go out, and soon Little Lucky wanted a balloon she saw being sold nearby.

"Hold her for a moment; I'll get the balloon," Terrence said, handing Little Lucky to Azure before crossing the street.

He picked out a Peppa Pig balloon and paid for it. As he turned back, he caught sight of a familiar figure that made his heart skip a beat: "Meredith."

Terrence stood frozen in shock, staring at the couple across the street. The woman was Audrey; she and Peter were heading back after eating barbecue, laughing as they walked towards their parked motorcycle.

"Meredith! Meredith!" Terrence shouted, almost possessed, ready to dash across the street despite the red light. His eyes were fixed on Audrey, oblivious to the traffic signals.

As he stepped onto the road, a car approached. The driver honked loudly and hit the brakes in panic. Azure saw this from across the street and yelled, "Terrence, watch out!"

Terrence quickly stepped back just in time to avoid being hit. The car stopped a few meters ahead, and the driver rolled down his window to curse at him: "Are you trying to get yourself killed?"

Terrence ignored the driver, frantically searching the crowd for that familiar figure. By then, Audrey and Peter had already ridden off on their motorcycle.

Azure walked over with Little Lucky in her arms. "Terrence, what are you looking for? That was dangerous! What's wrong?"

"I saw Meredith," Terrence said excitedly. "Azure, I really saw her right here."

Azure didn't believe him; Meredith had been dead for years. But she didn't want to discourage him either and asked gently, "Really? Where is she now?"

"She disappeared in an instant, but I'm sure it was her. Meredith is back," Terrence said joyfully at the thought of Meredith still being alive.

"Let's go back to the hotel first and look more carefully tomorrow," Azure suggested, hoping to calm him down. In her view, Terrence needed to settle his emotions before discussing this further. "You don't believe Meredith is alive, do you?" Terrence saw through Azure's thoughts. "You take Rowan back; I need to find Meredith."

He noticed surveillance cameras at the intersection and decided to check with traffic authorities for footage.

"Terrence, calm down," Azure urged.

"I'm very calm and certain it was Meredith," he replied coldly. "I'm going to find the police; you take Rowan back to the hotel."