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.

so sleepy.” Anastasia’s sleepiness deepened when she felt his body

was coaxing a child. In

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

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

and offering herself readily, he was unreserved and

Alex’s house for the night, the former tried

and was willing to swallow her pride

the next day. Elliot met with the vice president of a wedding planner, and the company took

3 PM, both parties finally reached an agreement, and the details

in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows on the second floor watching the personnel from the wedding company leave,

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

forward to their children returning home to be with

tomorrow. Also, I have something

the matter?”

are getting engaged two weeks after Christmas,”

end. “Really? You are getting engaged? Well, that’s great!”

you please notify our relatives?” she

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

“Sounds good,” Anastasia agreed.

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

is she engaged to?” For a moment, Naomi did not know how to

finally marry.” Francis’ happiness was uncontrollable, especially now that he

she couldn’t show it on the surface. So, she

so too.” Francis nodded in

flashed in her eyes. Francis loves

there is no Erica and

got married, they had never been at one with each other. His

out for a stroll, she couldn’t help but call her daughter. At that time, Erica was out shopping with

kept her alone at Alex’s place the night before was her bestie currently standing next to

was still showing off how much Alex loved her and

nothing. Erica didn’t know that she was acting like

took out her phone and picked

getting engaged to Elliot,” Naomi

is getting

matter of time, hearing this news still drove Erica insane

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

becoming Elliot’s wife. It is as if God has given her the

you sure?”

not be

ghastly expression. “Are you alright, Hayley? Anastasia is

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

are being swept out by the

I was planning 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

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

heart, Anastasia was a vicious person,

mother should be careful. Don’t let her plot against you

My mother and I have no share of the company

your mother. She is not even giving a

“She can’t

in the other woman. “Erica, she is Mrs. Presgrave now. If she

at Hayley and asked, “What should we do? Are we going

Hayley’s eyes as she said,

idea do you have, Hayley?” Erica’s

her money, Hayley did not have much means left, but

Let me think of a way,” Hayley

definitely help you,” Erica said innocently without knowing

in response and remarked, “Erica, Anastasia is our

“Sure.” Erica nodded vigorously.

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

to the side

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

me the address and I’ll come over,”

you

“With friends,” she replied.

Alex sounded a little anxious at

him, “Don’t worry, she won’t

mentioned that she is the one

Hayley hummed in response. She realized that as long as she firmly held Alex’s heart, she would also be able to enjoy the future equity of the

also be regarded as

asked curiously as she looked at Hayley, who just hung

friend,” Hayley replied vaguely. “Let’s

honored guests, Richard and Arthur that

Knowing that they were Elliot’s good friends, Jared adored the duo

not to tell Elliot because they were afraid he would be unhappy if

say it aloud, they would

is surely Elliot’s biological 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

them look

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

you pay a visit to my house in

Mr. Lloyd?” Jared inquired curiously as the two of them gave

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

nodded seriously and concurred, “Yes, I can

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

heard Jared. It

Arthur immediately turned to face Richard. “Do they look alike?”

Richard

after Jared from behind as their affections for him grew

wondering whether our child will be as handsome as Jared if and when the two of us have children in the future,” Arthur pondered

won’t necessarily want to have children,” Richard replied

and smiled. “Alright, then. Let’s

there any rewards?”

give the

don’t have any money!” Richard

rendered speechless. The man who had the best equipment in the world had the nerve to constantly complain about being poor. It was obvious that

That

“Deal.”

the sofa as they made their

of nowhere. Elliot

to leave only after your engagement party,”

are allowed

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

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

used to be repulsed when his grandmother tried to arrange his marriage for him, but now, marrying the person he

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 can be at

out before

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

you have a limited budget? How about I sponsor ten million dollars?”

because Richard is used

money is usually spent

finds a woman he likes but continues to

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

the time when they supported and took care of each other as

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

out solemnly. “There is a place I want you

stoic man didn’t even need to

it was

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

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

the car and looked up to see that they had stopped at a bar, he frowned. “Why did

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

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

or not?”

straight made him

the lively 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 they chatted amongst

They were quality, high-level ones. From the cold, complex

sexy! That’s my booth over there. Do you want to go over and have a seat?” A girl came

Richard’s arm, he immediately threw a cold and

had a terrifying

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

and finish what you came here for. We are leaving after that.” Richard felt very uncomfortable being in a place with

fine. Let’s

took him to the VIP room on the second floor. He then pointed to the private room at the end of the corridor and said, “The person who bullied me

Richard took long strides in the direction Arthur had told him. He would only need a few minutes for him to win a fight against less than ten

room when he saw

they were a bunch

took him less than a second to

voice coming from the other

the d*mn door!” Richard’s distressed voice rang

had arranged for the ten exquisitely beautiful women

widened in shock when they saw Richard standing there. What

abstinent man. He was

of them started sticking closer to him. “How about the

closer!” Richard warned in a low voice. The air thick with perfume was already making him uncomfortable as it was.

head was now filled with the sole purpose of catching Arthur

even though he knew how much Richard

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

you not satisfied with us?” A woman

their confidence when the man had not

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