I Slept with My Boss and Ran Away

Ignoring Elsa, letting her punches land on cotton, Selene didn’t lose anything herself. This was Selene’s attitude towards Elsa. Tonight’s dinner might be the last time the family could sit together for a while. Selene cherished these final moments, enjoying a quiet meal with her family.

Soon, Mr. and Mrs. Wilkinson returned from handling some business at the company. They were particularly happy to know that Selene had cooked. Mr. Wilkinson smiled and said, “This is the first time I’ve eaten a meal made by my daughter.”

This made Elsa blush. She had never cooked before and had never made a meal for her parents in all these years. She remained silent, trying to lower her presence.

John said, “Mom, Dad, let’s sit down and eat.”

Selene handed chopsticks to the elderly couple and poured some juice. She raised her glass and said, “Mom, Dad, I’ve been very happy these past few days. I don’t know what I can do for you, so John and I made this meal together. I’m really grateful to you for giving me a home and letting me feel the warmth of family.”

Mrs. Wilkinson’s eyes grew moist. “Sarah, we’re family; there’s no need to say thank you.”

Mr. Wilkinson was also moved. “Sarah, your mom and I have been very happy these past few days too. We haven’t felt this joyful in over twenty years. When you come home next time, we’ll throw you a welcome-back party so all our friends and relatives will know that our Sarah is back.”

Seeing the family’s warmth and emotion, Elsa felt disdainful towards Selene, thinking she was just trying to win their parents’ favor with small gestures.

Elsa deliberately asked, “Sarah, are you leaving? Where are you going?”

John lied, “Sarah is going to attend a training course.”

Mrs. Wilkinson echoed, “Yes, she’s going to study.”

Elsa knew it was a lie but didn’t expose it. She raised her glass of juice and said, “Sarah, I wish you success in your studies and hope you come back soon.”

“Mm,” Selene responded coolly.

Elsa pressed on, “Sis, where is this training course? I’ll visit you when I miss you.”

Selene stared coldly at Elsa. “You wouldn’t want to come.”

Prison-who would want to go there?

Elsa was momentarily speechless. John interjected, “Let’s eat before the food gets cold.”

Meanwhile, Ravenwood was bustling with activity.

Audrey sat next to Terrence with Little Lucky in his arms. The scene of the three of them together looked perfect.

Grandma Sterling beamed with joy, and Stella and Julian couldn’t hide their smiles either.

Azure seemed preoccupied as she sat close to Meredith. They used to share everything but now felt like strangers. Apart from Meredith’s face, Azure couldn’t find the feeling they once had when they were together.

Everyone knew Audrey couldn’t remember the past and tactfully avoided talking about it.

Harvey raised his glass. “Boss, Meredith, I toast to you both for enduring hardships and finally being together again. Heaven has blessed you; after surviving such trials, happiness will follow. I wish your family a harmonious life.”

Such beautiful wishes deserved a toast.

Terrence raised his glass and looked lovingly at his wife before saying, “I’m also very grateful that heaven returned Meredith to me. These past six months have worried everyone; thank you all for your concern.” He then downed his drink in one go.

With Harvey warming up the atmosphere, it naturally didn’t stay cold for long.

Harvey also drank his glass in one go. “Everyone drink up! May everything go smoothly for us all!”

Stella laughed and said, “Harvey, you’re not getting any younger; it’s time to find a wife.”

Harvey laughed bitterly. “I’d like that too, but no one seems interested in me.”

Julian asked curiously, “Who is it that you can’t win over?”

Terrence interjected jokingly, “Who else? You all know her-Selene.”

“Selene?” Stella said. “She’s hard to pursue indeed. Isn’t she in prison? Is she out now?”

By this time, Stella naturally knew about Selene’s situation too.

Harvey’s smile turned a bit bitter. “Auntie, let’s not talk about that today. Today is about celebrating Boss and Meredith’s big day.” He raised his glass again. “Let’s have another drink to wish Boss and Meredith a long life together.”Text property © Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org.