I Slept with My Boss and Ran Away

Ethan Channing had stayed in Willow Creek for a long time before leaving. Terrence Sterling knew exactly how long he had stayed. He had people watching Ethan Channing. Knowing that Leyton Sterling was backed by Ethan Channing did not surprise Terrence Sterling; he had suspected it for some time. All signs indicated that Ethan Channing was targeting him, but Terrence Sterling couldn’t figure out why, as he had no apparent grudge against him.

The next day, Stellar had the maid prepare a table full of dishes for breakfast. The meal was abundant. Terrence Sterling sat down and told the butler, “Go to the backyard and bring Leyton Sterling to have breakfast with us.”

Hearing this, Meredith, who was holding Little Lucky, instinctively glanced at Terrence Sterling. He wouldn’t invite Leyton Sterling to eat with them for no reason; what was he plotting now?

Stellar immediately said, “Son, why are you bringing an idiot to eat with us? It’s troublesome.”

Julian, however, was pleased. “Let Leyton join us. We’re all family.”

Since Terrence Sterling had spoken, Stellar’s complaints were merely grumbles and held no real weight. Moreover, even Grandma Sterling said, “Bring him over; it’s good for the family to have breakfast together.”

It was rare for the whole family to sit together for breakfast.

“Yes, ma’am,” the butler responded and went to the backyard.

Soon, the butler brought Leyton Sterling in. Leyton appeared foolish and timid, smiling stupidly at everyone and sucking his fingers when he wasn’t smiling.

Meredith admired him inwardly; it wasn’t easy to pretend so convincingly. Among those present, only Terrence Sterling, Meredith, and Grandma Sterling knew that Leyton was faking it.

Grandma Sterling didn’t expose him and waved him over. “Leyton, come sit with Grandma.”

Leyton approached cautiously, looking timid.

Julian smiled and said, “Leyton, don’t be afraid. We’re all family. This is Terrence; this is Meredith and Little Lucky-Rowan, your niece. I’m Julian. What would you like to eat? I’ll get it for you.”

Leyton smiled foolishly and pointed at the egg custard on the table. “Julian, I want this.”

“Alright, I’ll get it for you.” Julian served a bowl of egg custard to Leyton.

Leyton started eating with a spoon immediately. He didn’t know why Terrence invited him to eat but had just learned that Terrence and Meredith had returned. He originally planned to have Julian take him to the company today so he could steal the seal but realized it would be difficult with Terrence back.

As Leyton ate, he suddenly heard Terrence say to Grandma Sterling, “Grandma, how about finding a doctor to check Leyton’s brain? I’ve heard acupuncture and massage treatments are effective for conditions like his.”

Upon hearing this, Leyton felt uneasy. He didn’t believe Terrence was kind enough to find a doctor for him. What if the doctor messed up since he wasn’t actually sick?

Grandma Sterling said, “I think it’s a good idea. We can’t have someone in the Sterling family being foolish forever. If it can be cured, that’s great; if not…”

She didn’t finish her sentence.

Leyton’s heart sank; was Grandma giving up on him? He was still a member of the Sterling family; how could she be so heartless? It seemed she only favored Terrence.

Actually, Grandma’s words were hinting at Leyton not to pretend forever and take this opportunity to recover gradually when the doctor came.

Terrence said solemnly, “Alright, Grandma. I’ll handle it and find a doctor.”

Throughout breakfast, Leyton behaved obediently without causing trouble. After eating his fill, he sat there smiling foolishly or biting his clothes.

Grandma couldn’t stand it anymore; she had been strong-willed in her youth and couldn’t tolerate such uselessness in her family.

She stood up and said, “I’m done eating; I’m going upstairs to rest.”

Stellar stood up too. “Mom, I’ll help you upstairs.”

Meredith didn’t say much but sensed that Grandma was displeased.

After finishing breakfast, Terrence asked Meredith to take Little Lucky back first and then turned to Julian. “Dad, how about we visit the company today?”

Julian usually didn’t like going to the company but agreed since his son suggested it. “Alright.”

Hearing that Julian was going to the company, Leyton clung to Julian like a fool and whined, “Julian, I want to go too! I want to go out!”

Julian replied, “You stay home and be good…”

Terrence interjected, “If he wants to go, let him come along.”NôvelDrama.Org exclusive content.