Never Too Far Novel

Chapter 481-490

“It almost went deep into the bone, but luckily it didn’t,” Benedict remarked as he took a look at the medical scanner.

“Who did this to you?” Anastasia clenched her teeth in rage. First, Aliona kidnapped her son and then, she hurt Elliot. If Aliona was in front of her, Anastasia would kill her on the spot.

“It’s fine. I just need to get some rest.” Elliot reached out and took Anastasia’s hand in his, his eyes filled with consolation.

He is the one who got hurt.

“Don’t worry, Miss Tillman. President Presgrave is not as fragile as you think. He is someone who has traveled into the hinterland of the rainforest and returned alive.” Benedict quickly chimed in. Then, he added, “It seems that the electronic chip that was implanted in your body is truly top-notch, as it remained intact after so many years.”

Anastasia’s heart tightened at that moment. Elliot has been implanted with an electronic chip?

When she turned to look at him, Elliot rolled up his sleeve and showed her the practically invisible scar on his forearm. “When Richard, Arthur, and I parted ten years ago, we all had a chip inserted. The other two will not stand by while one individual is in peril,” he explained.

After he finished speaking, Elliot said helplessly, “Rey made a big deal out of it. Actually, there was no need to get them here.”

In contrast, Anastasia felt that if Rey hadn’t called for help, she would have been the first to collapse at that moment.

“I might not be able to see you now if it weren’t for them.” She was really grateful to Elliot’s two buddies.

“So, you were extremely worried about me this time?” Elliot’s eyes were filled with an affectionate smile, as if he had finally tested her feelings for him.

“Don’t let me worry so much in the future, or I’ll leave you directly, so I don’t have to be on tenterhooks,” Anastasia warned him gently.

This time was because he tried to save her son, so she forgave him.

“Okay.” After that, Elliot bowed his head and looked at Benedict, who was still securing the gauze. Why isn’t he done yet?

At this point, even Benedict was eager to finish the treatment, as he had had enough of the couple being lovey-dovey. Finally, he got up after securing the gauze and instructed, “Elliot, I’m leaving now. I’ll return in three days to replace the dressing. Don’t let the wound come into contact with water, and rest for a week. As for the next ten days… it’s better to avoid any vigorous activity.”

After saying so, Benedict cast a thoughtful glance towards Anastasia and the following second, he received a displeased warning from Elliot. “For the previous research funding, I think you should shoulder it by yourself,” Elliot threatened.

However, Benedict did not shy away from Elliot’s threat. “This is what a doctor should do,” he retorted. “If you still want your leg to function, take my advice.”

After that, Benedict picked up his medicine box and left.

Anastasia pursed her lips, attempting to suppress a smile.

All right! Elliot is not allowed to mess around with me for the next ten days, which is fine by me.

Although Elliot could not really move his leg, his hands could. When he noticed Anastasia was giggling, he stretched out his long arm and in the next second, she was in his embrace. As she raised her head, Elliot held her chin with one hand and wrapped his arms around her waist. Then, he bowed his head and kissed her.

Anastasia’s cheek turned fiery red in response to Elliot’s abrupt domineering moves.

His kiss was not overpowering, yet there was an aggressiveness between his lips and tongue that made her heart flutter.

If it wasn’t for the injury, she felt that he would surely gobble her up.

Therefore, Dr. Palmer’s warning actually served as a form of protection for me!

“When will you marry me?” Elliot’s kiss fell on the corner of her mouth as he asked in a low and hoarse voice.

“At the very least, you must wait till your leg gets better. Could it be that you want to get married in a wheelchair?” Anastasia replied as she raised her brows.

“Then we will get engaged first.” Elliot didn’t want her to change her mind in the spur of the moment.

He wanted to let the whole world know that she belonged to him, and then wisely choose a good day to marry her.

Anastasia was stunned for a few seconds. “Do we need to get engaged in such a hurry?” she asked in confusion.

At that moment, Elliot bowed his head and gazed at her. Her petite face was gentle and charming under the light, and there was an inexplicable magical power that moved his heart, which made him want to declare ownership immediately.

“Yes,” he answered with a deep and firm voice.

Suddenly, Anastasia had the feeling that she was under Elliot’s control and could no longer escape.

“Okay. But we’ll still have to wait until your leg gets better,” she said.

“I’ll let someone set up the venue first, and we will get engaged in two weeks. During this period, you can choose whatever clothes and jewelry you like.” Elliot knew that women liked to arrange these things.

“Sure.” Anastasia hummed in agreement. Elliot is a good choice. I don’t think there is any need to be fussy anymore.

As Dad said, it is already a blessing for me to be able to marry although I have a child. If it’s a good man, I should just go ahead and get married.

Elliot finally exhaled a sigh of relief after seeing how quickly she accepted his proposal, and he felt the joy of finally having caught his prey.

Therefore, he reckoned that the injury to his leg was worth it in exchange for a wife.

When Rey came in to report a work matter, Anastasia left the room and headed to Jared’s room. “When will Mr. Presgrave’s leg get better, Mommy?” Jared ran to her and asked when she entered the room.

“The doctor said it will heal in ten days. Don’t worry,” she consoled.

Suddenly, Jared wrapped his arms around Anastasia’s neck. “Mommy, can Mr. Presgrave be my Daddy?” he asked pleadingly in her ear.

Anastasia felt pity for Jared as she listened to his plea, but she also felt like grinning. “Why?” she inquired.

“I really like him, Mommy. I feel like he is my Daddy,” the child exclaimed.

Anastasia’s heart sank when she heard that. But Elliot can never be Jared’s biological father.

“Aright. Your mommy has decided to marry him. We will live together in the future, and he will be your Daddy, okay?” she promised him.

“Really? Yay! I have a father now!” Jared jumped up and down happily.

Anastasia’s fearful emotions from last night slowly eased away and her mood lifted as she looked at her child’s cheerful appearance.

Meanwhile, in Elliot’s master bedroom, Rey was reporting on the handling of Aliona and her accomplice. “President Presgrave, Aliona’s real name is Aliona Presgrave, and she was adopted by Riley Presgrave when she was young. Riley controlled Lucas’ son abroad, and that’s why Lucas has been helping him to hide Aliona’s identity, allowing her to approach you.”

As for Aliona’s purpose for approaching him, Elliot was well aware that she wanted his heir to become Riley’s puppet to control the Presgrave Group in the future.

“Let the lawyers do their jobs properly. I want these people to pay a heavy price.” He clenched his fists, and his joints gave a crack.

“Yes. They have collected all the information and will never let them escape any charge,” Rey responded.

“Get me a wedding planner tomorrow. I’m going to arrange an engagement dinner,” Elliot ordered in a low voice.

Rey’s expression lit up instantly. “Congratulations, President Presgrave, on Miss Tillman’s and your engagement!”

President Presgrave has been pursuing Miss Tillman for more than half a year, and it is finally paying off. And to think I used to get so anxious about their relationship!

“Rey, if you meet the right person, tell me. Don’t delay your marriage because of work.” Elliot felt the happiness of having a lover, and he wanted to arrange a good marriage for Rey as well.

Rey immediately thanked the boss for his consideration, but he shook his head and said, “Thank you for caring about my marriage, President Presgrave. But I don’t have a partner yet.”

“After the first half of the year, I will give you a long vacation in the second half,” Elliot said.

“Thank you, President Presgrave.” Rey was grateful to have met such a good boss.

In the evening, Jared accompanied Elliot, and they played with the Rubik’s cube. Finally, Elliot had time to spend with Jared and he was very patient.

The main reason Anastasia would fall in love with Elliot was that she saw his love and concern for Jared. Only a man who loved her son could unlock her heart.

When she thought about getting engaged to Elliot after Christmas, she still felt a little nervous. I should talk to Dad in the next two days.

In the evening, Jared went to bed early. Anastasia had been staying up late, so she wanted to sleep immediately after putting her son to bed.

At this very moment, Anastasia received a text message on her cell phone. Reaching for her phone and glancing at it, she noticed that it was from Elliot, who was currently in the master bedroom.

‘Come to my room.’

When she strode toward his room and pushed open the door, Elliot was leaning against the headboard. “Sleep with me tonight,” he said as he patted the empty space next to him.

Anastasia pursed her lips and shook her head with a smile. “No,” she refused.

His eyes narrowed after hearing her refusal, and there was a warning look coming from them. “I can’t sleep without you by my side,” he continued.

She really didn’t know what to do with him. Just because he is hurt, doesn’t mean he can use it against me.

Alright, alright. He is allowed to do so tonight. Dr. Palmer already said that he can’t mess around anyway.

With that in mind, Anastasia walked to the other end of the bed, thereafter lifting the quilt and lying down.

At that instant, Elliot began to loathe his huge bed after seeing Anastasia sleep so far away from him. His leg was already making it difficult for him to move around, yet she still slept so far away on purpose.

“Come here,” he demanded in a deep voice.

She turned sideways and looked at him with her beautiful black and bright eyes. “I’m sleeping on your bed. What more do you want?” she asked with a slightly coquettish tone.

Elliot could feel that she did it on purpose. When he was about to move his injured leg, however, she immediately stopped him. “Don’t move.”

He complied, but then he raised his head and ordered, “Come here then. Otherwise, I’ll move to your side.”

Without a choice, Anastasia could only move to his side a little more and stop a few inches away from him. However, it wasn’t close enough for Elliot, so he stretched out his long arms and drew her closer as he murmured, “Sleep next to me.”

In the end, she slept next to him. She shifted on her side and Elliot tugged her arm to wrap around his waist so she could hug him and sleep on the side of his uninjured leg.

Anastasia’s sleepiness deepened when

was coaxing a child. In truth, she

long, she closed her eyes and fell asleep in his arms,

night air was wet with heavy dew, but both their hearts were filled with warmth by being close

house. When Alex saw her coming to his door and offering herself readily, he was unreserved and slept with her. But, once finished, he made

that Hayley was aware Erica was staying at Alex’s house for the night, the

an Anastasia-like face and was willing to swallow her pride in front of him. In contrast, Erica would periodically throw tantrums

of a wedding planner, and the company took over the engagement dinner extremely

PM, both parties finally reached an agreement, and the details would be carried out after

Anastasia stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows on the second floor watching the personnel from the wedding company leave, she took a deep breath and took out

asked her, “Hello, Anastasia. Will you bring Jared home for

of reunion, every parent looked forward

family tomorrow. Also, I

matter?” Francis

and Elliot are getting engaged two weeks after Christmas,”

the other end. “Really? You

when the time comes, could you please notify our relatives?” she

not too close with distant relatives, so I will only invite some close relatives to attend,” Francis

“Sounds good,” Anastasia agreed.

after Francis hung up the phone, he couldn’t help but announce, “There is one piece of good news,

For a

will finally marry.” Francis’ happiness was uncontrollable, especially now that he had such a wonderful son-in-law. His company would certainly expand further when it was handed over to Anastasia in

the surface. So, she smiled pretentiously and said, “Really? That’s great!

think so too.”

was that when his wife turned around, her face turned frosty and anger flashed

his eyes, there is

each other. His heart was dedicated to home, and

help but call her daughter. At that time, Erica was out

her bestie currently standing next to her. Aside from that, the card that Hayley

had shared a man with Hayley, yet she was still showing off how much Alex loved her and how generous he was to

hand, Hayley only smiled and said nothing. Erica didn’t know that she was acting like

took out her phone and picked up the

is getting engaged to Elliot,” Naomi

is getting

only a matter of time, hearing this news still drove Erica

tightened her grip around the coffee cup as she

is as if God has given her the best of everything, and it is

are you sure?” Erica

not be certain? I’m hoping

turned and noticed Hayley’s ghastly expression. “Are you alright, Hayley? Anastasia is getting

tricks and schemes to seduce Elliot, but I’m not

that you are being

Madam Presgrave and everyone believed it, so I was misjudged by Elliot. Anastasia has taken everything that the Presgraves have

shocked and resentful. “What? Anastasia set you up that way? She really will go to any lengths

heart, Anastasia was a vicious person, so she bought Hayley’s story straight

mother should be careful. Don’t let

mention that. Anastasia took over my father’s company as her own and even drafted his will. My mother and I have no share

mother. She is not even giving a fraction of the company’s property,” Hayley stated, feigning sympathy

“She can’t wait to

she is Mrs. Presgrave now. If she finds an opportunity in the future, she will not let us

comments had frightened Erica and the latter’s expression shifted. As such, she turned to look at Hayley and asked, “What should we do? Are we going to be trampled

eyes as she said, “It’s best to keep Anastasia and Elliot from getting

idea do you have, Hayley?” Erica’s mind was blank at

all her money, Hayley did not have much means left, but she couldn’t just watch Anastasia and

first. Let me think of a way,” Hayley

as long as you think of a way, I will definitely help you,” Erica said innocently without knowing she was going to be

is our common enemy

“Sure.” Erica nodded vigorously.

rang at that moment, and she stretched out with her hand to take a look at her phone. “Let

she walked to the side

I have reserved a restaurant for tonight.”

Give me the address and I’ll come over,” she

you with?”

“With friends,” she replied.

Alex sounded a little anxious at

comforted him, “Don’t worry, she

tell her about us, Hayley. I have mentioned that she is the one who

heart, she would also be able

as an

asked curiously as she looked at Hayley, who just hung

a friend,” Hayley replied vaguely. “Let’s go! Let’s do more

two honored guests, Richard and Arthur that night

them arrived with some toys for Jared. Knowing that they were

Arthur and Richard glanced at Jared, they couldn’t decide whether or not to tell Elliot because they were

it aloud, they would

and had stayed together as friends and trained with him until he was sixteen. Elliot’s childhood appearance was

of them look exactly the

home, Arthur and Richard had learned that Anastasia’s son had nothing to do with Elliot. Hence, it could only be said that the father and son were predestined to

to my house in the future?” Arthur

you do for a living, Mr. Weiss and Mr. Lloyd?” Jared

and continued, “If anyone bullies you in the future, you can look for Mr. Lloyd.

concurred, “Yes, I can beat up bad

the future, if there are bad guys that Mr. Presgrave can’t deal with, I’ll ask for your help,” Jared said with a

a joyful glance after they heard Jared. It feels great to

Arthur immediately turned to face

Richard nodded in

them chased after Jared from behind as their affections for

handsome as Jared if and when the two of us have children in the

and I won’t necessarily want

lips and smiled. “Alright, then. Let’s see who gets married

any rewards?” Richard was showing

married late will give the other

I don’t have any

best equipment in the world had the nerve to constantly complain about being poor. It was obvious that he had finances that could

thousand. That is the

“Deal.”

the sofa as

wear after a while. In order to make his walking easier, Benedict had gotten him a crutch out of nowhere. Elliot was extremely reluctant to use it at first, but he had no choice but to

to leave only after your engagement party,” Arthur

them. “None of you are

Arthur asked with a curious expression on his face, “Elliot, how exactly does it feel like to fall in love with a woman? Why

words. You will know when you meet the

finally came. He himself was a prime example of it. He used to be repulsed when his

noticed how Richard was sitting with his back as straight as a soldier, so he reached out and gave the man a pat on the back. “You

a habit,” Richard threw out before he leaned

bet earlier. The one who gets

I sponsor ten million dollars?” Elliot

gamble!” Arthur said. “It is mainly because Richard is used

usually spent on his

stoic friend then. “I wonder what is going to happen when he finds a woman he likes but continues to be such a

Richard remained calm and only peered at Arthur as he simply uttered, “I wouldn’t want to trouble you to worry

their memories, they would never forget the time when they supported and took care of each other as they navigated their way

around 9 PM, Arthur was suddenly in a good mood and he decided to take his friend to a place

I want

didn’t even need to think a second longer.

when it

with his words, but the bodyguard immediately understood and began to drive in the direction of Starryfield, the bustling part of the city center. It was a place where the air

was a place where all the high-end bars from around the world were

out of the car and looked up to see that they had stopped

a fight with them. I planned to bring you here to even the score,”

eyes. Arthur had always been the prankster and idealist among them ever

you going to help me or not?”

last, Richard nodded and he chose to believe Arthur. Him standing so straight made him look out of place as they stood

hall of the bar. They could see that the nightlife had already started. The lighting in the bar gave the place an oddly sensual atmosphere now that it was around 10.30 PM. There were many girls dressed in fashionable clothes as

were quality, high-level ones. From the cold, complex aura they exuded, they were definitely at the top of the food

you want to go over and have a seat?” A girl came over

threw a

man had

he saw that. “Don’t be like

after that.” Richard felt very uncomfortable being in a place with an ambience he didn’t like at

Let’s go,

on the second floor. He then pointed to the private room at the end of

direction Arthur had told him. He would only need a few minutes for him to

he saw a row of people sitting on

fighters, they were a

took him less than a second to realize

voice coming from the other side of the door the second it was closed. “Have fun, Richard! You don’t have

open the d*mn door!” Richard’s distressed

arranged for the ten exquisitely beautiful women to

in shock when they saw Richard standing there. What a

deeply attracted to the rugged, abstinent man. He

of them started sticking closer to him. “How about the few of us have a drink with

with perfume was already making him uncomfortable as it was. The women just

head was now filled with the sole purpose of catching Arthur and

him in even though he knew how much Richard hated places

wasn’t opened from the outside. He then noticed a big window facing the hall that

you not satisfied with us?”

when the man had not taken a good look at them ever

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