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.

deepened

her shoulder as if he was coaxing a child. In truth,

eyes and fell asleep in his

both their hearts were filled

readily, he was unreserved and slept

the night, the former tried to prove her charm

She had an Anastasia-like face and was willing to swallow her pride in

of a wedding planner, and the company

agreement, and the

the wedding company leave, she took

“Hello, Anastasia. Will you

this day of reunion, every parent looked forward to their

tomorrow. Also,

matter?” Francis

getting engaged

surprised at the other end. “Really? You are getting

could you please notify our

but I won’t invite too many people. We are not too close with distant relatives, so

“Sounds good,” Anastasia agreed.

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

Who is she engaged to?” For a moment, Naomi did

finally marry.” Francis’ happiness was uncontrollable,

of jealousy flashed in Naomi’s eyes, but she couldn’t show it on the surface. So, she smiled pretentiously and said,

so too.” Francis

wife turned around, her face turned frosty and anger flashed in her eyes. Francis

is no

at one with each other. His heart was dedicated to

couldn’t help

her bestie currently standing next to her. Aside from that, the card that Hayley was holding in her hand was

showing off how much Alex loved her and how

Hayley only smiled and said nothing. Erica didn’t know that she was acting like a clown in front

and picked up

getting engaged to Elliot,” Naomi

Erica’s eyes widened in shock. “Anastasia is getting engaged? With Elliot?” she

a matter of time, hearing this

cup as she stared at Erica. Those words were like a knife piercing

if God has given her

sure?” Erica asked

was the one who called and told your father. How can I not be certain? I’m hoping it’s a

she turned and noticed Hayley’s ghastly expression. “Are

tricks and schemes to seduce Elliot,

you are being swept out by the Presgrave Family—” However,

everyone believed it, so I was misjudged by Elliot. Anastasia has taken everything that the Presgraves have given me. I hate

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

heart, Anastasia was a vicious person, so

mother should be careful. Don’t let her

even drafted his will. My mother and I have no share of the company at all. The company solely belongs to her!” Erica sneered as she gritted her teeth in

truly showing no mercy to you and your mother. She is not even

angrier. “She can’t

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

expression shifted. As such, she turned to look at Hayley and asked, “What should we do? Are we going to be trampled under her feet for the rest of

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

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

her money, Hayley did not have much means

Let me think of a

help you,” Erica said

“Erica, Anastasia is our common enemy and we

“Sure.” Erica nodded vigorously.

stretched out with her hand to take a look at

she walked to the side and picked up

Let’s have dinner together. I have reserved a restaurant for tonight.” Alex’s voice sounded

Give me the address and I’ll come

are you with?” he

“With friends,” she replied.

sounded a

“Don’t worry, she won’t find out

that she is the one who can assist me in claiming Tillman Constructions,” Alex reminded

that as long as she firmly held Alex’s heart, she

regarded as an indirect

curiously as she looked at Hayley, who just hung up

a friend,” Hayley replied vaguely. “Let’s

Richard

toys for Jared. Knowing that they were Elliot’s good friends, Jared adored the

to

didn’t say it aloud, they would feel uncomfortable

as friends and trained with him until he was sixteen. Elliot’s childhood appearance was therefore vividly imprinted in their minds. That was why when they saw Jared, they

look exactly

to do with Elliot. Hence, it

my house in the future?” Arthur asked

Mr. Weiss and Mr. Lloyd?” Jared inquired

continued, “If anyone bullies you in the future, you can look for

seriously and concurred, “Yes,

there are bad guys that Mr. Presgrave can’t deal with, I’ll ask for your help,”

joyful glance after they heard Jared. It feels great to know that

left, Arthur immediately turned to face

identical.” Richard nodded in

the two of them chased after Jared from behind as

wondering whether our child will be as handsome as Jared if and when the two

and I won’t

then. Let’s see who

there any rewards?” Richard

married late will give the other one

have any money!”

complain about being poor. It was

finally said. “Ten thousand. That is

“Deal.”

sat on the sofa as they made their very childish

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 use it

only after

“None of you are allowed to leave until the

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

to put into words. You will know when you meet the

was that there was no escaping when fate finally came. He himself was a prime example of it. He used to be repulsed when his grandmother tried to arrange his marriage for him, but now, marrying the person he had pursued with all his heart felt like a

as a soldier, so he reached out and gave the man a pat on the back. “You can be at ease with

threw out before he leaned into the

him, “Richard and I made a bet earlier. The one who gets married first will have to

have a limited budget? How about I sponsor ten million dollars?” Elliot thought that their gamble was too

Arthur said. “It is mainly because Richard is used to living so frugally that I am

is usually spent

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

remained calm and only peered at Arthur as he simply uttered, “I

never forget the time when they supported and took care of each

mood and he decided to take his friend

want you to come with

to think a second longer.

sit idly by when it was matters concerning his good

began to drive in the direction of Starryfield, the bustling part

that never slept. It was a place where all the high-end bars from around the world were

looked up to see that they had stopped at a bar,

while I was here yesterday, so I made an appointment for a fight with them. I planned

him with suspicious eyes. Arthur had always been the prankster and idealist among them ever since they were

you going to help me or not?”

straight made him look out of place as they stood under the red and green lights of the

an oddly sensual atmosphere now that it was around 10.30 PM. There were many girls dressed in fashionable clothes as they chatted amongst themselves in the dim room. The instant they noticed the two men walking in, their eyes glinted greedily like they were

the cold, complex aura they exuded, they were definitely at the top of the food

booth over there. Do you want to go over and have a seat?” A girl came over

around Richard’s arm, he immediately threw a cold and warning look at her, making her shrink back and shiver

man had a terrifying

Richard when he saw that. “Don’t be like that.

Richard felt very uncomfortable being in a place with an

Let’s

words, Arthur took him to the VIP room on the second floor. He then pointed to the private room at the end of the corridor

Arthur had told him. He would only need a

private room when he saw a row of people sitting on the

instead of fighters, they were a bunch of scantily-clad

took him less than a second to realize that

the outside right at this moment. He heard Arthur’s voice coming from the other side of the door the

open the d*mn

one who had arranged for the ten exquisitely beautiful

eyes widened in shock when they saw Richard standing there. What a handsome

abstinent man. He was the type that they

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

air thick with perfume was already making him uncomfortable as it was. The women just had to wear clothes that had him instinctively look

sole purpose of catching

him in even though he knew how much Richard

was a sturdy one. It might be difficult to get out if the door wasn’t opened

not satisfied with us?” A

blow to their confidence when the man had not taken a good look at them ever since

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