I Slept with My Boss and Ran Away

Terrence wanted to take Audrey back to the Flack family, and the Sterling family agreed. They had long owed the Flack family a debt of gratitude. If it weren’t for the Flack family’s help, Audrey might not have made it back.

The next day, Terrence took Audrey and Little Lucky to the Flack family’s place. They needed to fly and would arrive in the afternoon. Before heading to her studio class, Azure visited Ravenwood to see Little Lucky and learned that Terrence had taken them to visit the Flack family.

Surprised, Azure asked Grandma Sterling, “Why did they suddenly go to see the Flack family? Who suggested it?”

“Terry did,” Grandma Sterling replied. “They should have gone earlier. It’s a lifesaving grace; how could we not repay it?”

“Did Meredith agree?” Azure asked. “What was her reaction?”

“Meredith wanted to go back, so she had no objections,” Grandma Sterling noted Azure’s underlying tone. “Azure, do you have something to say?”

Azure shook her head. “No.”

The Sterling family was in a state of joy, so Azure didn’t voice her suspicions. She had no concrete evidence anyway. Terrence, being Meredith’s closest companion, believed she was indeed Meredith. It seemed she was overthinking things.

“You’re not getting any younger, Azure,” Grandma Sterling said. “Find someone suitable and settle down; don’t delay any longer. It’s the Sterling family that owes you.”

Azure quickly responded, “Grandma, no, the Sterling family doesn’t owe me anything.”

“I know what Stella did,” Grandma Sterling sighed. “The Sterling family has indeed done many things against their conscience. Over the past two years, we’ve faced numerous troubles-it’s karma. Now that Meredith is back, everything has returned to normal, and everyone can live peacefully again. Azure, nothing is more important than the present.”

“The present is most important,” Azure murmured, understanding. “Grandma, I get it now. Take care of yourself; I’ll be going now.”

“Alright,” Grandma Sterling said kindly.

…

While Terrence returned to the Flack family, Harvey went to the prison again, asking to see Selene.Text property © Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org.

Harvey waited outside in the heavy snow, standing there resolutely despite repeated rejections.

This time, Selene finally agreed to see him. When he heard the news, Harvey was ecstatic.

He followed a guard to the visitation room; shortly after, Selene was brought out.

Selene could now meet visitors without a guard present.

Seeing Selene, Harvey beamed. “Selene, you finally agreed to see me. How are you doing inside?”

Selene sat down and said, “You’re quite persistent.”

“Because I don’t want to miss out on you,” Harvey replied earnestly. “Selene, influenced by our leader and Meredith, I’ve realized something important: when you find someone you truly love, you must hold on tight and not let yourself regret it.”

Selene asked, “I heard Meredith is back. How is she?”

“She got injured at sea and hurt her head; she can’t remember many things but is otherwise fine,” Harvey said. “It’s pretty miraculous-she really came back from the dead.”

“As long as she’s okay,” Selene clenched her hands and mustered up courage. “Harvey, I understand your feelings, but we belong to different worlds. You can’t imagine what I’ve been through. As an assassin for Celestial Alliance, my final test was chastity…”

As she spoke, Selene tightened her grip on her hands. “No woman in Celestial Alliance is innocent; I’m no exception. If you’re willing to accept someone like me, then come pick me up when I’m released from prison. If you’re not there that day, I’ll know your true feelings.”

“I’ll be there; I promise,” Harvey said eagerly. “Selene, I’ll come for you no matter your past because I want your future-I hope I can be part of it.”

His response brought a smile to Selene’s face. Summoning the courage to reveal her buried secret took great strength.

Perhaps true freedom isn’t just physical but also about living bravely and pursuing an ordinary life while facing the past with honesty.

Harvey also smiled; her nod was enough to fill his heart with joy.