I Slept with My Boss and Ran Away

Stella’s words revealed her dissatisfaction with Audrey, making Azure feel awkward. Terrence’s face turned cold. “Mom.”

Stella understood and said, “Fine, I won’t talk about your wife anymore.”

For the sake of her granddaughter, Stella stopped talking. Azure noticed Terrence’s injured hand and showed concern. “Did you cut yourself? Take care of it quickly to avoid tetanus.”

“It’s nothing.” Terrence pressed a tissue against the wound, and the bleeding stopped soon after.

Stella, intending to matchmake Terrence and Azure, suddenly said, “Oh, I just remembered, Terrence, your father made plans with me. I have to go out now. Since Azure is here, Azure, make yourself at home and keep Rowan company.”

Stella’s intentions were obvious; she wanted to create an opportunity for them to be alone. Both Terrence and Azure understood but didn’t mind. Azure felt shy and thought life was dramatic-Stella had once tried everything to prevent her and Terrence from being together, but now she was finding ways to bring them together.

Terrence didn’t bother to argue; Stella’s impatience often led her to extreme comments. “Mom, I might need to go out this afternoon. Come back early to take care of Rowan.” He didn’t trust the nanny completely and preferred having a family member at home.

“Where are you going?” Stella guessed. “You’re not planning to go to Meriton to find Meredith, are you? Son, don’t spoil women. Don’t chase after Meredith just because she left.”

“You said Dad made plans with you. You should get going.” Terrence didn’t want to say more.

Stella sighed and gave Azure a look, hinting for her to seize the opportunity before leaving.

After Stella left, Terrence cut an apple into small pieces and handed it to his daughter, then chatted with Azure. “How’s your studio?”

“It’s good,” Azure replied. “It’s busier during winter and summer breaks when I’m teaching kids. It’s quieter during school terms since the kids are in classes.”

Azure mainly taught children classical dance; other types of dance were handled by different instructors.

“That’s good,” Terrence said. “Have some fruit.”

“Okay.” Azure nodded with a smile.

The atmosphere was a bit awkward; their conversation was mostly question-and-answer.

Azure wasn’t as talkative as before. Thinking about what Audrey had said made her hesitant to face Terrence. She felt guilty, anxious, worried, and sad for him.

Azure dared not speak; it was as if something blocked her throat. She couldn’t utter a word about the secret but was curious about how close Terrence and Audrey had become.

Tentatively, she asked, “Are you still having issues with Meredith?”

“No,” Terrence denied.

Azure felt awkwardly silent for a moment before asking, “What did Aunt Stella mean when she said Meredith left?”

“She went to Meriton with Grandma Sterling,” Terrence replied while watching Little Lucky draw. His gaze was tender as he occasionally guided Little Lucky’s drawing.

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Hearing that Audrey and Grandma Sterling had gone to Meriton made Azure anxious. Wasn’t Audrey afraid of being exposed? Why did Grandma Sterling go along?

“What are they doing in Meriton?” Azure asked further. “Who suggested the trip?”

Azure’s concern made Terrence glance at her. “Audrey’s father is unwell. Audrey saved Meredith’s life; it’s only natural for Meredith to visit him. Grandma went along for a change of scenery.”

Was that really the case? Azure doubted it was that simple for Grandma Sterling to accompany them.

Audrey was eager for a divorce; she wouldn’t get too close to the Sterling family unless… Did the old lady know something?

“Meredith came to see me before,” Azure hesitated before continuing. “She told me she wants a divorce from you. Is that true? What do you think?”

The conversation had reached its main point; Azure wanted to gauge Terrence’s thoughts. She felt conflicted-keeping things from him was cruel, but revealing the truth would be equally painful.

“She even told you that?” Terrence felt bitter inside. “What else did she say?”

Azure clenched her hands tightly and said, “She told me that living with you isn’t working out anymore and that she doesn’t want you both to keep hurting each other. I know how important Meredith is to you, so I wanted to know what you think.”