I Slept with My Boss and Ran Away
Chapter 457: Compensation

In the following days, Meredith stayed in the hospital for a week before being discharged. She didn't go to a postpartum care center; the best care was at home. Terrence Sterling hired two nannies, two nutritionists, two childcare experts, and two postpartum recovery specialists, all dedicated to taking care of Meredith and the baby, with clear divisions of labor. Meredith only needed to focus on recuperating; everything else was taken care of.

Meredith had no milk, and inducing lactation was painful. Terrence Sterling couldn't bear to see her suffer, so he decided to feed Little Lucky with formula. If she breastfed, Meredith wouldn't get proper rest, having to wake up every night to feed the baby, which would be too exhausting. Whether it was breast milk or formula, Stella didn't mind; the mother's well-being was also important.

After ten days of rest, Meredith could move around freely without pain. Only then did Terrence Sterling agree to let her visit the morgue to see Justin. This final farewell was something Meredith had to do.

It was almost November, and the weather in the capital was very cold. Terrence Sterling draped a thick coat over her shoulders and put on her hat. "You can't catch a cold. I asked the doctor; if you get cold during the postpartum period, you'll have headaches in the future."

Meredith deeply felt Terrence Sterling's care during these days. Even in ordinary families, men might not be able to take such meticulous care of their wives after childbirth. But Terrence Sterling did it. He warmed her entire world with his love. Suddenly, Meredith wanted to hug him. Thinking this, she did just that. She wrapped her arms around his waist and buried her face in his chest. "Darling, you're so good."

She didn't know how she would have gotten through these days without him.

Terrence Sterling embraced her, his voice gentle. "We are husband and wife, sharing both blessings and hardships. You married me, so I should take on the responsibility of caring for you, cherishing you, and loving you." She looked up at his face. For a moment, in this cold winter, she felt the warmth of spring.

They went to the police station. Justin's body had been kept in a freezer after a second autopsy. Terrence Sterling hadn't sent it for cremation, waiting for Meredith to see him one last time.

After seeing Justin's body, Meredith turned around and buried herself in Terrence Sterling's arms, crying uncontrollably. She couldn't hold back her emotions; memories flashed through her mind.

Even if Justin had only one bun, he would give it all to her, claiming he was full. Justin was a friend, family, and brother. Meredith bit her lip so hard it bled but didn't feel the pain.

"Alright, let's go outside," Terrence Sterling said. He couldn't let her stay here any longer, worried she would be even more heartbroken. The cold air here wasn't good for her health either.

Terrence Sterling helped her sit on a chair outside and handed her a cup of warm water. "Meredith, have some water."

Meredith took the cup and drank it all in one gulp. Only this way could she suppress her emotions.

Just then, she heard a voice from not far away. "Liam, Justin's family is here. His parents are waiting in the lobby."

Mr. Thatcher and Mrs. Thatcher had arrived; they were Justin's parents, and the police naturally notified them.

Liam Michaelson came out of the evidence room. "They were notified ten days ago and only came today?"

Liam Michaelson saw Meredith and Terrence Sterling and said to his colleague, "You go meet the family first; I'll be there shortly."

"Alright," the colleague replied and went off.

Liam Michaelson walked towards Meredith and Terrence Sterling. "Mr. Sterling, have you seen the body?"

Terrence Sterling nodded. "Yes."

Meredith asked, "Officer Michaelson, how is the case progressing?"

"Derek Donnelly confessed," Liam Michaelson said. "Just yesterday, we found new evidence. Someone was taking night shots from a building across the street and captured Derek Donnelly pushing him off the building. Justice may be delayed but not denied; now we can give the deceased an explanation."

Meredith pressed on, "Did they capture anything else? Can I see the photos?"

Terrence Sterling remained silent but felt that the case had been solved too smoothly; something seemed off. Derek Donnelly being caught at the station by chance and then a witness being found so conveniently? Everything seemed reasonable yet eerie as if it had all been arranged.

But this was just Terrence Sterling's suspicion. For someone like Justin, he couldn't think of any reason worth setting up such a perfect trap.

Liam Michaelson said, "The photos can't be shown to you yet; you'll see them during the trial..."

Before he could finish speaking, Mr. Thatcher walked over. "Officer, my son was murdered; is there any compensation?"