I Slept with My Boss and Ran Away
Chapter 399: Softened to a Mess

Meredith looked utterly bewildered, as if she had misheard. "Terrence Sterling, what did you say? Bianca is my mother? How is that possible? Why would you say that?"

She couldn't possibly be Bianca's daughter; they were completely unrelated.

"Meredith, do you remember when I told you about Bianca's reaction upon discovering that Joy Chaucer wasn't her biological daughter? She seemed unsurprised," Terrence explained.

Meredith was even more confused. "I remember, but what does that have to do with Bianca and me being mother and daughter? That doesn't prove anything."

"Think about it. Why would Chloe claim you as her daughter yet not acknowledge it?" Terrence Sterling spoke gravely, "We both know Chloe can't possibly be your biological mother. So, why would she say that? The reason is simple. She knew you were Bianca's daughter and she had to prevent you from recognizing each other."

"Why?" Meredith felt her brain couldn't keep up.

"Because Joy Chaucer is actually Chloe's real daughter," Terrence analyzed. "If I'm not mistaken, Chloe had her own daughter impersonate Bianca's to ensure that Joy could inherit the family business, as per the Chaucer family rule that only the eldest daughter inherits. That's also why Bianca never exposed Joy Chaucer's true identity."

"It's because Joy Chaucer is indeed a member of the Chaucer family, so Bianca went to plead with her grandmother not for her own daughter, but for the sake of the Chaucer family lineage."

Meredith suddenly remembered something. "Before, Chloe hinted that she didn't want me searching for my biological parents. And after I started looking, she came forward claiming she was my mother. All of this... She was afraid I'd recognize Bianca?"

"That's likely the case," Terrence Sterling affirmed. "True or not, a paternity test will clarify everything. Meredith, I don't want you to have regrets."

"But..." Meredith also couldn't let go of Terrence Sterling. She knew what he intended to do, but could she really let him take that risk?

"I'm out now, they can't touch me. It's a turbulent time in public opinion, but don't worry, I won't do much," Terrence Sterling reassured her with a smile. "Do you really think your husband can do anything? I'm not as capable as my wife. I stayed to sort out the scandal, and there's a contract we discussed that hasn't been signed yet. These matters also need to be settled." These words were all for Meredith's peace of mind. The Terrence Sterling who had emerged now was like a wolf.

A wolf turning back is not to repay a favor, but to seek revenge.

Meredith knew there was still much to do here and Auroraville needed her return as well. She was also worried about Bianca's illness. "I'll go back and check on things," Meredith said. "If you're not back by then, I'll come to Mondale."

"Alright, I promise I'll return soon," Terrence Sterling assured her with a smile, saying, "You'll head back tomorrow morning."

It was already late in Mondale, and the earliest she could fly back was the next morning.

Meredith agreed, still unsettled about her relationship with Bianca.

Rick had the hotel deliver some food, and the two sat down to share a meal, enjoying the moment.

While eating, Meredith suddenly felt the baby kick inside her belly. She exclaimed with joy, "Terrence Sterling, the baby kicked me."

"Really? Let me feel," Terrence Sterling was thrilled, placing his hand on her belly. The little one was indeed obliging, kicking once more.

That kick landed right in the palm of Terrence Sterling's hand. He could feel the baby's tiny foot as if it was right in his own palm, small yet powerful.

At that moment, Terrence Sterling's heart softened tremendously, touched by the power of new life. His eyes moistened.

He pressed his face against Meredith's belly, squatting beside her, holding her, feeling the baby move inside her, a very warm family moment.

Meredith was moved too. She gently stroked his back and said, "The baby is happy, knowing daddy is back. This little one really is 'Little Lucky.' I lost eight times in a row at the underground casino, but I won the most crucial two rounds. I feel it's all Little Lucky's doing."

Terrence Sterling kissed Meredith's belly and said, "Our genes, they definitely aren't lacking."