I Slept with My Boss and Ran Away
Chapter 355: Taking Joy Chaucer

As Bianca knelt down, Grandma Sterling immediately sat up, "Bianca, why are you kneeling? Get up quickly."

Grandma Sterling's health prevented her from getting out of bed to help Bianca. At that moment, Julian entered the room and was surprised to see the scene. "Bianca, what are you doing?" "Help Bianca up," Grandma Sterling instructed.

Julian hurried to assist Bianca. Looking at Grandma Sterling, Bianca pleaded, "Please, just this once for Joy."

Grandma Sterling had already softened, unable to ignore the descendant of a person she once loved. "Stand up, I'll talk to Terry."

Relieved by Grandma Sterling's concession, Bianca's face brightened. "Thank you, Grandma Sterling. I had no choice. Today, the Chaucer family owes the Sterling family a favor. If you ever need me, just ask." "There's no debt," Grandma Sterling responded. "If anything, I owe your father."

Bianca's words mirrored what Grandma Sterling had once told Mr. Chaucer. Now, it was her turn to repay a favor to the Chaucer family.

Julian, confused by their conversation, looked from one to the other. "Mom, Bianca, what are you talking about?"

Grandma Sterling did not answer Julian and instead told him, "Take Bianca back to rest. She has been here all night and must be tired." Bianca said to Grandma Sterling, "Then I'll go back now. Call me if you need anything. I'll come to see you tomorrow."

"Go ahead," Grandma Sterling gestured with a hand.

As Julian was about to take Bianca back, they ran into Stella at the elevator. "Where are you going?" Stella asked.

"Mom asked me to take Bianca back. She's tired after taking care all night, and it's not safe for her to drive," Julian explained.

"Let the driver take her," Stella suggested. "I'll go with the driver. You stay and take care of mom. You're more needed at the hospital."

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Stella was determined not to let Bianca and Julian be alone together. Bianca didn't protest, and Julian, unable to argue with Stella, let her take Bianca instead.

On the way back, Stella spoke in a sarcastic tone, "Bianca, you're so busy, you don't really need to come to the hospital. I'm Grandma's daughter-in-law, I should take care of her. I only went back last night because I was feeling unwell, not because I didn't want to take care."

Bianca saw through Stella's intentions and replied, "Thank you, Stella. You've been a great help."

Bianca understood the social niceties and chose not to confront Stella.

Stella continued, "You're so wealthy, don't push yourself too hard. Find someone to be with. As we age, we can't rely on children but on a partner. Look at you, Darcy has been gone for years, and you've been a widow for so long. What will you do when you're old?"

Stella had no interest in bothering Meredith, partly because she was pregnant and partly because of Bianca, whom she needed to keep an eye on Julian.

Bianca forced a smile, "I haven't thought about it. At my age, what's there to look for? I envy you, you and Julian have a good relationship. He was never this reliable when he was younger. You have him well-trained. He has you in his heart, and that's why he lets you manage things."

This was Bianca's subtle way of reassuring Stella that Julian cared for her, to ease her concerns about Bianca and Julian.

Stella beamed at this, "Yes, Julian is obedient. He does whatever I say, except for Terry choosing Meredith as his daughter-in-law. Other than that, he listens to me."

"Terry chose well with your daughter-in-law. You're set for a good future," Bianca said.

"It depends on whether Meredith gives me a grandson or granddaughter," Stella said. "By the way, wasn't Joy's wedding with Aubrey moved up to October 1st? Why the rush?" Bianca replied casually, "The sooner they marry, the sooner I can hold my grandchild."

Bianca wasn't really interested in engaging with Stella; she was concerned about potential trouble for Joy Chaucer.

Meanwhile, at Merrydale Estate.

Terrence Sterling was in the study, smoking a cigarette, when he answered a call.

"The boss, Joy Chaucer is out now and in my car," said the voice on the phone, recognizable as Harvey Fieldmouse's.