I Slept with My Boss and Ran Away
Chapter 352: Fiona is Dead

Bianca was truly shameless in her plea, almost too embarrassed for herself. Grandma Sterling was still hospitalized, and it was only because of the urgent matter of Joy Chaucer being taken into custody that Bianca dared to disturb her at this time. Upon hearing Bianca's words, a knowing look flashed across Grandma Sterling's aged face before disappearing swiftly.

Grandma Sterling took Bianca's hand, felt her knuckles, and admired her hands, "Bianca, you have such beautiful hands." With Grandma Sterling avoiding the main issue, Bianca felt even more embarrassed and didn't dare to press further, only adding, "Ever since my daughter went missing, and Darcy had that accident, his car flipping off the overpass and him being washed away by the great waters, I knew my life was destined to be one of solitude. What good fortune could possibly come to me?" Darcy was Bianca's deceased husband, who had died in a car crash while searching for their missing daughter.

Losing two significant people in her life in such a short span had severely impacted Bianca, nearly crippling her spirit. Grandma Sterling released Bianca's hand, shook her head, and sighed, "Bianca, you're someone who seldom asks for help. Coming to me today, I know you must be out of options. I know Terry's temper. This old body of mine can take a bit of suffering, but you must understand, if I hadn't drunk that formula, Charlotte and her unborn child would have been in danger."

"I know, what Joy did was truly inhuman," Bianca criticized Joy Chaucer without mincing words. "It's also my fault for not raising her well. Joy has been estranged for many years, and I failed in my duties as a mother. If Joy could be spared this time, I'll make sure to educate her properly and send her abroad so that she can't harm Meredith anymore." Bianca didn't reveal that Joy Chaucer wasn't her biological daughter. Regardless of blood, she was still a part of the Chaucer family. Grandma Sterling stared at Bianca for a moment, then pointed out, "Your father used to say that you would suffer because of your soft heart. Being soft-hearted isn't always good."

"Grandma Sterling, she's my daughter, flesh of my flesh. I can't harden my heart against her," Bianca replied. "I know it's hard to ask, but besides you, I don't know who else could persuade Terry."

Grandma Sterling closed her eyes and waved her hand, "I'm tired. I need to rest now." Bianca understood what Grandma Sterling meant, but she couldn't force her. "Grandma Sterling, then rest. I'll wait outside, just call if you need anything." Bianca was hoping to wear down Grandma Sterling's resolve to spare Joy. Grandma Sterling remained silent, and after everyone left, she thought of the deceased Mr. Chaucer. Whether it was Bianca or Joy Chaucer, they were the descendants of the man she loved most; how could she bear to make things difficult for them?

That night, Bianca waited outside the door all night, Julian confused and unaware of what was happening. It wasn't until Stella arrived early the next morning and saw the two talking in the hospital hallway that she felt jealous. Meanwhile, Joy Chaucer, who had been detained overnight, followed Chloe's advice at the police station and denied everything, accusing Fiona of defamation and attempted extortion. Joy Chaucer was tight-lipped, and Liam Michaelson couldn't do much but decide to take a break and return later to continue the interrogation.

At dawn, a prison guard delivering food discovered Fiona lying motionless on the floor. Upon entering, he found Fiona's body already cold. Fiona's death was sudden, which made Liam Michaelson, who was just about to go home for some sleep, rush back.

Terrence Sterling and Meredith, upon receiving news of Fiona's mishap, were shocked and bewildered. Meredith's entire expression froze as she stammered, "Terrence Sterling, this must be fake, right? It's false news, just a dream. I saw her just yesterday, she was fine, how could she... be dead?" Growing up together and suddenly losing someone so close was too sudden a shock for Meredith to bear. She had never wished for Fiona's death; according to the law, Fiona would have only served a few years in prison. How could she have just died like that?