Never Too Far Novel

Chapter 371-380

Chapter 371

As soon as Grace left, Anastasia looked at Elliot as the man stood in front of her. Even though she tried hard to control her expression, she couldn’t contain the bitterness that spread in her heart.

Suddenly, Elliot let out a cough, which caused Rey to remind him, “President Presgrave, you forgot to take your medicine this morning.”

Anastasia’s gaze immediately locked on Elliot. For some reason, after two days of not seeing him, she felt that he had lost weight and his face had paled. Did he catch a cold?

He shook his head. When he looked at her, she quickly turned away, not wanting him to think that she was worried.

“I’m here to make a statement too,” uttered Elliot in a low voice.

“Okay. Go ahead!” After saying that, Anastasia turned around and wanted to leave.

Rey quickly took the opportunity to offer, “Miss Tillman, let me send you off.”

As she walked toward her car, he followed suit and said, “Please be gentle with President Presgrave. He’s sick.”

“Anyone can fall sick. Isn’t that normal?” Anastasia turned to him.

“No, President Presgrave is suffering from a severe cold and a heart problem this time. Ever since he returned from saving you that day, he hasn’t slept for two days. He started coughing last night and he doesn’t look well either. After a check-up, they discovered a problem with his cardiac regulation,” explained Rey.

As she tightened her grip on the door handle, she uttered, “Tell him to take his medication on time!”

“Sure. Drive safely, Miss Tillman.” Rey had mentioned everything that he had to say.

Once Anastasia left the police station, she drove to her father’s company. Throughout the drive, all she could think of was Elliot’s pale face. He’s an adult! How can he forget to take his medication? Even my son can remember such an easy task.

When Anastasia arrived at Tillman Constructions, she entered her father’s office. There were a few key personnel in a meeting with him as he instructed her to take a seat and sit in for the meeting.

She tried her best to understand their conversation. However, she wasn’t familiar with the construction industry at all, so she had a hard time comprehending the minutes of their meeting.

At lunchtime, Alex came. The moment he saw Anastasia, he couldn’t help but feel butterflies in his stomach like he usually did.

Knowing that Anastasia and Elliot would never end up together, Francis eagerly attempted to matchmake Alex with his daughter again.

Alex was a sensitive person, so he was ecstatic when he heard from Francis that he had a chance to woo her again!

Though he didn’t know why Anastasia had broken up with Elliot, it was still an ending that he anticipated!

“Anastasia, I’ll let Alex accompany you in the afternoon while I meet some friends,” said Francis to Anastasia.

She nodded in response. After experiencing the event that followed after picking up her son last time, Alex intentionally brought her for a tour of one of the departments. As expected, when Anastasia realized it was time to pick her son up from school, they didn’t have time to finish the tour.

“I should leave to pick Jared up now. Can you send me to his school, Alex?”

“Of course!” exclaimed Alex.

Then, he drove her to pick her son up where he silently observed her on the way there. He noticed how she looked gloomy throughout the car ride. It was obvious that she was having a rough time in her relationship.

When they arrived at the school, Anastasia rushed out of the car to meet Jared and left her phone in the car.

Two minutes after she left, her phone rang. Alex grabbed her phone and saw Elliot’s name on the screen. He picked it up intentionally and said, “Hello, President Presgrave? I’m sorry to inform you that Anastasia’s phone isn’t with her.”

“Who are you?” Elliot’s voice sounded chilly.

“I’m Alex Hunter. We’ve met before, President Presgrave.”

“Where is she?” an unhappy Elliot questioned.

“She’s gone to pick Jared up, and I’m waiting for her at the school gates. Is there something you want to tell her? I’ll pass on the message for you.”

“It’s fine.”After saying that, Elliot hung up the call.

Hearing that, Alex smirked. His purpose was to create a false impression that he was close with Anastasia so that Elliot would be jealous and disappointed in her.

Little did he know that this phone call was more than just a disappointment to Elliot.

Elliot, who was sitting in Rey’s car, suddenly felt suffocated and started coughing violently. Seeing that, Rey quickly parked his car by the roadside and opened the backseat door while asking, “President Presgrave, are you alright?”

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Elliot grabbed his collar, closed his eyes, and gasped, “It hurts!”

“Should I take you to the hospital?” Rey was so anxious upon seeing Elliot. It was his first time seeing Elliot so weak, after all.

“Send me to Anastasia’s house.” Doctors and their prescriptions couldn’t cure Elliot. In fact, Anastasia was the only one who could heal him.

“Don’t hold on anymore. You should go to the hospital this time,” Rey urged anxiously.

“I am well aware of my own body.” Elliot shut his eyes and ordered, “Send me there.”

Is Alex planning to have a meal or visit Anastasia’s house by sending her and Jared back home? Or is he trying to take the opportunity to take advantage of Anastasia?

He was a man, so he knew what other men thought. Moreover, he had been someone like that in the past.

Therefore, he had to drive Alex away, even if that meant being despised and resented by Anastasia.

Since he was unable to persuade him, Rey could only start the car and silently hope that Anastasia wouldn’t do something to provoke Elliot anymore.

After Anastasia entered the car with Jared, Alex asked, “Miss Tillman, should I send you home or pick up your car at the office?”

“Just send us home!” Since the next day was a weekend, Anastasia figured that she didn’t need the car, and she didn’t want to go back and forth with Jared.

Hearing that, Alex was delighted. He quickly thought about excuses to be invited into her house.

“By the way, you left your phone in the car just now. President Presgrave gave you a call.” Alex pretended to be reminded of the call.

“What did he say?” Anastasia inquired with a frown.

“He didn’t say anything in detail. Perhaps it was me who answered the call, so he didn’t sound happy. He just hung up the call,” Alex deliberately described Elliot as a cold person.

Anastasia knew Elliot well, and it did seem like something he would do.

When they arrived at Anastasia’s housing area, Alex suddenly asked urgently, “Miss Tillman, may I use your washroom? It’s a little urgent.”

Of course, Anastasia felt bad to reject him, so she nodded. “Sure. Come on, then!”

“Jared, is your bag heavy? Should I help you carry it?” Alex quickly tried to befriend Jared, wanting to win him over.

In response, Jared shook his little head and answered, “Nope. I can carry it myself.”

Though Jared was young, he could tell that Alex was trying to win over his mom’s heart. It wasn’t that he disliked Alex, but there was only one person who was qualified to be his future dad, and that person was Elliot.

“You’re a good boy, Jared,” praised Alex.

Just then, Anastasia halted in her steps. When she and Alex entered the premises, they saw two figures sitting on the bench—Elliot and Rey.

“Mr. Presgrave!” Jared immediately struggled to get out of Anastasia’s grip as he ran toward Elliot.

At the same time, Alex’s expression turned rigid. He didn’t expect to see Elliot here.

“Jared, I can’t carry you right now because I’m sick,” said Elliot.

“Are you sick? Did you take your medicine?” Jared asked with concern.

“Yeah! I’ve taken them.”

Rey, who was standing beside Elliot, leaned down and asked Jared, “Shall I bring you to the playground, Jared? Let’s give your mom and Mr. Presgrave some time to talk.”

Upon hearing that, Jared wondered, Since Mr. Presgrave is here, Mr. Hunter will probably leave!

“Okay, sure!” Jared nodded. He wanted to create opportunities for his mom and Mr. Presgrave.

Seeing that Rey had brought her son away, Anastasia turned to Alex. “Mr. Hunter, let’s go to my place!”

Elliot instantly furrowed his sharp brows upon hearing that. It turned out that this woman was bringing another man home!

“It’s fine, Miss Tillman.” Alex suddenly became a coward as he didn’t want to offend Elliot.

Anastasia knew that he had an urgent bladder. Moreover, he was just intimidated by Elliot, so she grabbed his hand and pulled him along while reassuring him, “You don’t have to be scared to come over to my place.”

Alex’s heart skipped a beat, but there was no doubt that Anastasia’s action had made his heart flutter. He nodded and apologized, “I’m sorry for the trouble.”

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Instantly, Elliot pulled a long face as jealousy took over him. Was Anastasia playing a game of push and pull with Alex right now?

“Stop right there, Anastasia.”

Elliot’s voice, which was laced with anger, sounded behind Anastasia.

When she turned around, Elliot had an awful look on his face. “May I help you, President Presgrave?”

“Mr. Hunter, I need to have a private talk with her. Can you leave us alone?” Elliot didn’t even bother looking at Alex. He merely stared at Anastasia, but underneath every word contained a warning.

Seeing that, Alex quickly smiled and replied, “Sure. I’ll take my leave, then.”

After saying that, he furrowed his brows intentionally to show that he was holding his bladder.

When Anastasia saw him suffering, she insisted, “Don’t bother with him, Mr. Hunter. Come on!”

Just like that, Alex followed Anastasia to her house.

When Elliot’s attempt to stop them was ignored, he could only stand by and watch as his beloved woman brought another man into her house.

A sudden wave of emotions pierced his heart like sharp needles.

He couldn’t stop his violent coughing, and due to the pain in his chest, his straight figure was now bent.

After walking several feet away, Anastasia could vaguely hear someone coughing behind her, so she turned to check.

All she saw was Elliot crouching on the ground.

The next moment, she was already rushing to him.

“Elliot! Elliot! What’s wrong?” Anastasia bent over to support his arm. “Where does it hurt?”

The heart-wrenching pain in Elliot’s chest was relieved a little by her presence. When he raised his head, she could see that his face had turned pale, and his eyes had lost focus. He even lost his usual wise and sharp appearance. Elliot seemed so weak that he was about to collapse at any time.

me alone here? Why did you come back?” Elliot grunted coldly as he

heart to watch him suffer. Subconsciously, she tried to support him and suggested, “I’ll ask

she

away like a sulky child. “I’m not going to the

to be dead, don’t do it in front of me.” While

air. “Are you trying to piss

Alex arrived at the scene. “Are you

your business.” Elliot’s cold gaze swept

with his attitude. Why was

a mart.” Anastasia could only apologize to Alex

you on Monday.” Alex smiled before

call Rey again, but Elliot snatched her phone away. “I said I don’t need to go to

that case, where do you want to go?”

at your house.” After saying that, Elliot grabbed her phone and headed toward

Anastasia returned to her senses, she realized that she was once again entangled with him

little pale. Under his sunken eyes were patches of dark circles, and even his stubble could be

went to pour a glass of

Whenever he thought about Anastasia wanting to bring Alex into her house, he couldn’t help but feel his

say he’ll see you on Monday? Are you guys

him a glance, Anastasia replied, “I’ve decided to work at

Elliot choked on his water and started coughing violently. “What’s wrong?” Anastasia asked in

you just want to see Alex

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Mr. Hunter every day at

motives toward you?” Elliot was so angered that he clenched

motives toward me?” Anastasia thought this man was meddling too much, and it

Elliot fell silent.

me, but when other men try to court me, they’re automatically

men just want your money and body. I don’t believe that

Alex had such thoughts, her father needed him right now. Also, this had always been a matter of exchanging benefits, so this was no way to measure Alex’s

on another

out, Elliot frowned. “I’ll be having

and we shall not bother each

that case, you should’ve just left me downstairs to die just now. Why would you care

about you next time.” Anastasia wasn’t

you be glad to hear about my passing if I die one

for this man sounded like he was

nonsense, Elliot. How would I be happy if you died? My mom sacrificed her life to save you,

though her words weren’t entirely sincere, Elliot

I’ll try my best to live as long as I can,” Elliot

phone and looked at the time. It

preparing dinner for Jared now. You can

not leaving,”

not making meals

problem. I’ll just stay here.” Elliot

up and made her way to the kitchen. When she prepared the ingredients,

definitely wouldn’t stay

guy home. When the child saw Elliot at home,

Presgrave, are you having dinner at my

“Yes!”

“Awesome!”

you. Remember to take your pills later.”

to the kitchen on purpose and said to Anastasia, “Miss Tillman, please make sure President Presgrave takes

but Rey

man on the couch. Did this man need

stared at the figure bustling about in the kitchen. He was the least bit worried about not

all, he knew that she wasn’t so

She knew that she didn’t want to see him again, but why couldn’t she steel

and the dishes were spread on the table, Anastasia looked toward the man on the couch. “Should you

“After,” the man replied.

to take your medicine on time so

Elliot smiled

on Elliot’s plate like a good child. Elliot gazed

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lowering her head in panic. The nicer he was to her son, the

poured out a glass of water for him and took

kidnapping case this time had involved

I won’t go easy on them.” There

kidnapping case years ago, and if you need my dad’s

“Okay!” Elliot nodded.

take your medicine!”

were a few bottles inside, and when he counted the pills, he had

did he have so many

she asked, worried that he had gone to the

warmth in his heart, for her momentary concern did not escape his notice. He shook the pills onto his palm and swallowed them in one

after Anastasia bathed her son, she emerged to see the

the back of the couch as he closed

quiet, Mommy. Don’t disturb Mr. Presgrave in his sleep.” The little guy immediately put a finger to his lips

simply had to be woken up so that

go back to your room and

bed as he was told. Then, Anastasia walked up to Elliot. The man was in a deep sleep, for he would usually sense if she went near him. Now, he slept as if he

that his medicine was putting him

but make a call to

Osborne, President Presgrave has fallen asleep in my house. Please come

matters to attend to,

have his bodyguards’ contact numbers? Can

rare occasion for President Presgrave to fall asleep so soundly, why don’t

Anastasia was speechless.

Presgrave has been having problems with his sleep, and it has been affecting

in spirits, Anastasia

share the room with her son

he should move to the bedroom since it was quite chilly outside, and his cold would

in the room!” Anastasia walked over

handsome face and resorted to harsher means instead. Thus, she patted his face. “Elliot, go

looked at her with bleary eyes. “I can stay for

late already, and Mr. Osborne doesn’t have time to fetch

look flashed across Elliot’s eyes. As expected of his trusty assistant, Rey knew him

brought half a bucket of water to him so that he could soak his feet in warm water for a bit. If he didn’t soak his feet in this weather, it would be too cold for

on her pillow as he lay on her soft bed. Every breath he took was filled with a fragrance unique to her. Then, he

little guy’s rosy cheeks squished against her chest, and she couldn’t help but lower her head and plant kisses on

well, and

a near-death experience in Hogland. All her surgeries

squarish face was now oval, and she had also undergone epicanthoplasty so

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second. She imagined how Anastasia was probably inseparable from Elliot right now, and perhaps by the time she rushed back, an engagement would already be

the days as she

current owner. When the owner heard that he would be paid two million in exchange for the CCTV recordings from five

that

ago, there was a fire at my storehouse, and suddenly all the data stored in the server room were burned to ashes,” said the owner. He was also

it

fire. I didn’t lose much except for those data, so

Rey’s eyes. There were too many coincidences; why was the

owner took over the place, so he definitely knew nothing about the incidents that

hundred thousand, asking her to make a list of all the veteran employees who had worked at the club

the requirements, but she had only worked here for three years, so when Rey asked her about the server room, the manager immediately said, “We rarely go there, and the security team is in

worked here the longest. All of them have been working

employees who quit after the fire. The manager saw that he was handsome and generous

onto a target—it was a security guard who had

to set the place on fire before he quit his job. Hence, Rey believed that he’d be able to get

sent to investigate this in secret, and even his

the Tillman Residence, Erica was so excited that she couldn’t sleep since she had been spending money for the past two days. In fact, she had nearly used up all of the one million

information on Anastasia would be so valuable and that she could get a million just by

she had no idea how important those

would tell the same story! If Elliot interrogated Hayley about it someday, and Hayley’s version of the story was different from hers, Elliot would

it was already way past midnight, she

Unexpectedly, Hayley’s

‘Let’s video call.’

do that at the moment, so let’s just have a voice call.’ Hayley

the call went through, Erica blurted out the news about Elliot asking her for

You told him it was at the Abyss Club?” Hayley was obviously furious on

what else could I do? I can’t offend him,

we’re behind all this, we’ll be done for. If he knows that we plotted against Anastasia together, do you think

might tell him that we

out, it would put her son at a disadvantage, so she would never tell Elliot the truth. Why else do you think we managed to stay safe

Anastasia will keep this a secret forever, then! We’ll be

Now that you’ve mentioned the Abyss Club, he

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future.

next time, don’t tell him more than is necessary. Also, try your best to pull him away from Anastasia. If not, when

flirting with Elliot every day, seducing him with every tactic she knows. I’m helpless here, so

Just try to hold her off, and if Elliot visits you again,

beginning to fear the consequences. She hastily said,

on the bed with a gleeful look in the depths of her swollen eyes. Fortunately, she was able to predict Elliot’s next move, and she had already bribed someone at the Abyss Club to burn down

couldn’t possibly recover lost data. After all, those were

time. No one could possibly remember

on edge. The security guard I bribed

left the club and immediately went to a certain security guard’s home. The rundown house looked especially dim under the

truly lived here, so he decided to keep watch outside

would go out in the morning to get groceries

scooter suddenly passed by him. The scooter pulled up in front of him, and when Rey opened his

had obviously drunk some alcohol,

He immediately opened the car door and walked out, calling

“W-Who are you?!”

the Abyss Club! The company has sent out some gifts, so come and get yours. It’s in

were gifts to be distributed, he immediately went over to the

a long, sharp tool before holding it against

at Abyss

he thought that the sharp object against his waist was a knife. He

question. Did you burn the server

pressed closer to his waist, so he told the truth right away. “Please spare me! I didn’t do it

answer from him so quickly. He asked again,

me. I only know she’s a woman, and quite a young one at that. I’ve used up all the money, so I can’t give you anything even if you take me to the police station.” Scott thought that Rey had been sent by the

let go of him, opened the door, and said, “Get out of

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