Never Too Far Novel

Chapter 35

Anastasia stopped laughing and looked at her son earnestly. “Jared, let’s not look for Daddy, okay? Mommy can raise you all by herself.”

“Grandpa said that it’s not right of my daddy to avoid taking responsibility, though. He has to be responsible toward you and me,” the little boy said with an adult-like expression.

Anastasia was speechless. Why did her father talk about such things with her son?

“Grandpa said that he will grow old and one day won’t be able to take care of us anymore.”

She could now feel the tears coming. Her father was worried that he would grow old and frail, hence unable to take care of her and her son. She tried to suppress the tears as she responded, “Be good, Jared. I’ll become strong and take care of both you and Grandpa.”

“Okay. I’ll also grow up quickly and be very tall, so I can take care of Mommy and Grandpa.” With that, the little guy returned to scarfing down his dinner.

Anastasia’s heart softened at his words. Her son was everything to her, so she absolutely must build a protective environment for him.

The next day was a Saturday.

It was early in the morning and she thought she wouldn’t have to go to work, but then she received a call from Felicia.

“Anastasia, why aren’t you here for overtime?”

hand to her forehead as she asked. Why was it necessary to

release soon. It’s customary to work overtime during these few weeks. Come

my son

right, sure.” Felicia agreed, for she knew Anastasia

her son up with kisses

to

little guy seemed to be still half-asleep, but

cab to the office. She had bought some bread on the way for breakfast and it was already 9:50AM when she arrived

coffee when she saw the

my goodness! He’s too

bright eyes shone like jewels as they peeked out from under his dense and curly eyelashes. His features were exquisite and pretty,

curled when you were still in your mother’s stomach? They’re so long and curly!”

that the host that night wasn’t too

documents with her head lowered, Grace took the opportunity to reach out with her

anger. “Miss, can you stop pinching my

is just so squishy that I couldn’t help it.

moment, Anastasia answered a call from Felicia. “Come

for a while. Look after Jared

No problem.” Grace gestured with an

key yet luxurious Bentley had