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 she

Elliot patted her shoulder as if he was coaxing

and fell asleep in his arms, as

both their hearts were

the same night, Erica took the initiative to go over Alex’s 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 up

house for the night,

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

the vice president of a wedding planner, and the company took over the engagement dinner extremely seriously and did

finally reached an agreement, and the details

on the second floor watching the personnel from the wedding company

“Hello, Anastasia. Will you bring Jared

day of reunion, every parent looked forward to their children returning home to

with Elliot’s family tomorrow. Also, I have

the matter?” Francis

and Elliot are getting engaged two weeks after Christmas,”

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

the time comes, could you please notify

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

“Sounds good,” Anastasia agreed.

couldn’t help but announce, “There is one piece of good news, Naomi.

she engaged to?” For a moment,

Christmas, and my daughter 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

in Naomi’s eyes, but she couldn’t show it on the surface. So, she smiled pretentiously and said, “Really? That’s great! Anastasia is

so too.” Francis nodded

was that when his wife turned around, her face turned frosty and anger flashed in her eyes. Francis loves Anastasia even more now because he can count on

eyes, there is no Erica

Naomi and Francis got married, they had never been at one with each other. His heart was dedicated to home, and she only

couldn’t help but call her

place the night before was her bestie currently standing next to her. Aside from that, the card that

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

said nothing. Erica didn’t know that she was acting like a clown in

phone ring, Erica took out her phone and picked up the call. “Hello, Mom.

is getting engaged to Elliot,”

eyes widened in shock. “Anastasia is getting engaged? With Elliot?” she asked in

hearing this

tightened her grip around the coffee cup as she stared at Erica. Those words were like a

all, Anastasia is becoming Elliot’s wife. It is as if God has given

are you sure?”

called and told your father. How can I not be certain? I’m hoping it’s a scam as well!” Naomi replied angrily at the

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

and schemes to seduce Elliot,

she mean last time? Why would she say that you are being swept out by the Presgrave Family—” However, Erica couldn’t finish the

to murder Old Madam Presgrave and everyone believed it, so I was misjudged by Elliot. Anastasia has taken everything that the Presgraves have given me. I hate her and I wish she

her side of the story, Erica was shocked and resentful. “What? Anastasia set you up that way? She really will

person, so she bought

Don’t let her plot against you two,” Hayley

own and even drafted his will. My mother and I have

not even giving a fraction of the company’s property,” Hayley stated, feigning sympathy for

became angrier. “She can’t wait

began to instil terror in the other woman. “Erica, she is Mrs. Presgrave now. If she finds an opportunity in

expected, Hayley’s 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

across Hayley’s eyes as she said, “It’s best to keep

Hayley?” Erica’s

lost all her money, Hayley did not have much means left, but she

home first. Let me think of a way,” Hayley

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

remarked, “Erica, Anastasia is our common enemy

“Sure.” Erica nodded vigorously.

stretched out with her hand to take a look at her phone. “Let me take this

the side and picked

together. I have reserved a restaurant

the address and I’ll come over,”

are you with?” he

“With friends,” she replied.

with Erica?” Alex sounded a

“Don’t worry, she won’t find out

about us, Hayley. I have mentioned that she is the one who can assist me in claiming Tillman

firmly held Alex’s heart, she would

also be regarded as an indirect revenge

boyfriend?” Erica asked curiously as she looked at Hayley,

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

was hosting two honored guests, Richard and Arthur

toys for Jared. Knowing that they were Elliot’s

not to tell Elliot because they were afraid he would

they didn’t say it aloud, they would feel uncomfortable suppressing

son! The two of them had met Elliot when he was eight years old and had stayed together 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 felt as if they were looking

look

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

will you pay a visit to my house in the future?” Arthur

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

hand…” Arthur pointed at Richard and continued, “If anyone bullies you in the future, you can look for

and concurred, “Yes,

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

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

Jared left, Arthur immediately turned to face Richard. “Do

identical.” Richard nodded in

Jared from behind as their

Jared if and when the two of us have children in the future,” Arthur pondered as he crossed

and I won’t necessarily want to have

“Alright, then.

any rewards?” Richard

will give the other one

have any money!”

equipment in the world had the nerve to constantly complain about being poor. It was obvious

said. “Ten thousand. That

“Deal.”

adult men sat on the sofa

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 use it for the

only after your engagement party,” Arthur

“None of you are allowed to leave until the engagement

a curious expression on his face, “Elliot, how exactly does it feel like to fall in love with a woman? Why is it that I have met so many of them, but none seemed to have ever made my heart

know when you meet the one.” Elliot wasn’t good at explaining something like this

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

his back as straight as a soldier, so he reached out and gave

habit,” Richard threw out before he leaned

and told him, “Richard and I made a bet earlier. The

sponsor ten million dollars?” Elliot

is mainly because Richard is used to

spent on

what is going to happen when he finds a woman he likes but continues to

and only peered at Arthur as he simply uttered, “I wouldn’t want to

returned to the old days. Somewhere deep in their memories, they would never forget the time when they supported and took care of each other as they navigated their way through the dangerous rainforest. Those experiences were enough to make them appreciate the

and he decided to take his friend to a place he had in mind. He proceeded to make the arrangements

he called out solemnly. “There is a place I want you to come with me.

didn’t even need to think a second longer. “Okay,” Richard

when it

immediately understood and began to drive in the direction of Starryfield, the bustling part of the city center. It was a place

city that never slept. It was a place where all the high-end

looked up to see that they had stopped at

was here yesterday, so I made an appointment for a fight with them. I planned to bring you here to even the score,” Arthur

only looked at him with suspicious eyes. Arthur had always been the prankster and idealist among them ever since

are you going to help me or not?” Arthur lightly slapped him. “Are

straight made him look out of place as

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 they chatted amongst themselves in the dim room. The instant they noticed

From the cold, complex aura they exuded, they were definitely at

go over and have a seat?” A girl came over and

he immediately threw a cold and warning

had a

saw that. “Don’t be like that. You will scare

Richard felt very uncomfortable being in

fine. Let’s

second floor. He then pointed to the private room at

Richard took long strides in the direction Arthur had told him. He would only need

stepped into the private room when he saw a row of people sitting

they were a

to realize that he had been

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

Weiss, you better open the d*mn door!” Richard’s distressed

for the ten exquisitely beautiful

Richard standing there. What a handsome and stylish

help but be deeply attracted to the rugged, abstinent

closer to him. “How about the few of us have

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

was now filled with the sole purpose of catching

locked him in even though he knew

the doorknob, only to realize that it was a sturdy one. It might be difficult to get out if the door wasn’t opened from the outside. He then noticed a big window facing the hall that was open. It looked like the perfect place to watch the

satisfied with us?” A woman

a blow to their confidence when the man had not

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