I Slept with My Boss and Ran Away

It was the kiss from last night that truly convinced Terrence Sterling that it was Meredith that night.

The familiarity of it all, the irresistible urge to melt her into his bones, and the feelings from that night were all the same.

Returning to Thornfield Gardens, Terrence couldn't resist opening that email.

To confirm, he clicked on it.

But when he saw Meredith in the picture, sneaking out of his room, Terrence Sterling was overjoyed.

It was indeed her.

A slight smile crept onto Terrence Sterling's lips because the woman from that night was her.

He recalled all the strange behaviors of Meredith after that night.

At the company, she would see him and act like a mouse seeing a cat.

When he mistakenly assumed her private life was questionable, she angrily retorted, suggesting that in the future a woman with a child might come looking for him. When he had an accident, she cried in sorrow, saying she wouldn't know what to do without him.

All of it was real.

He wondered what was going through Meredith's mind when she thought she was pregnant. Did she choose to keep the child because she thought it was his? Thinking about this, Terrence Sterling's joy deepened. The "scoundrel" he once envied turned out to be himself.

Terrence Sterling watched the surveillance footage repeatedly, recalling the intimacy of that night, and the fresh crimson stain on the sheets.

Knowing Meredith's temper, if he were to use that night to make her his girlfriend, she might get angry, thinking he was keeping her.

So, Terrence Sterling decided to pursue Meredith like a regular person.

Not using that night to bind her.

One's woman, of course, needs to be chased by oneself.

People at Thornfield Gardens are devoted romantics once they set their hearts on someone, that person remains the one.

Decades ago, the love between Mrs. Sterling and Mr. Chaucer was so sensational, and because their love came to an end without any illnesses, Mrs. Sterling had an unwritten rule for future generations. Their children, if they fall in love with anyone regardless of their background, their family will not object.

Meredith is the only woman in the past thirty years who made Terrence Sterling feel impulsively.

The next day,

Terrence Sterling arrived at the office and instructed Linda to buy a gift.

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Christmas was approaching, and he was preparing a Christmas gift for Meredith.

Linda asked, "Mr. Sterling, who is the gift for?"

"The future Mrs. Sterling," Terrence Sterling said cheerfully, "Oh, and inform everyone at the Secretary's Office that this month's bonuses are doubled."

Linda was pleasantly surprised, "Thank you, Mr. Sterling. Mr. Sterling, you are so generous. By the way, who is the future Mrs. Sterling? Are you in love again?" The word "again" was quite essential.

Fiona had been kicked out of Thornfield Gardens, so he must have a new woman in his life.

Linda was particularly curious about who this new woman was.

Terrence Sterling mysteriously replied, "You'll find out soon."

"Thank you, Mr. Sterling." Linda was tactful and didn't pry further, "By the way, Mr. Sterling, Ravenwood Hall called just now. They want you to come over; the old lady misses you."

It had been a long time since Terrence Sterling had visited Ravenwood Hall.

Terrence Sterling waved his hand, "Alright, I got it. You can go now."

As soon as Linda left, she immediately sought Rick for gossip, "Mr. Shepard, is Mr. Sterling in love again? Who is it? Mr. Sterling's in a good mood today, and he's doubled our bonuses at the Secretary's Office." Since Terrence Sterling hadn't mentioned anything, Rick naturally wouldn't say anything either.

Rick chuckled, "You'll find out soon."

"Mr. Shepard, why are you being as mysterious as Mr. Sterling?" Linda sighed, "Okay, I won't ask anymore. I'm going to buy a gift, a Christmas gift for Mr. Sterling's girlfriend." Ravenwood Hall.

After finishing his work, Terrence Sterling found the time to visit Ravenwood Hall.

His grandmother, Mrs. Sterling, had developed elderly dementia and couldn't recognize anyone except Terrence Sterling.

As soon as Terrence Sterling parked his car, Mrs. Sterling, wearing a dark long dress, joyfully came out to greet him like a little child.

Her body was in good health, running and exclaiming, "My grandson is back."

The maid followed closely, worried she might fall.

"Mrs. Sterling, please be careful and don't fall," Terrence Sterling hurried forward to support her.

Mrs. Sterling craned her neck and looked into Terrence Sterling's car. Seeing no one else, she seemed a bit disappointed, "Terry, how come you didn't bring Charlotte this time? I remember you had a betrothal with the Chaucer family. Let's go to the Chaucer family for a proposal and marry Charlotte soon. This is grandma's greatest wish."