Never Too Far Novel

Both of her parents had been arrested. Her mother was detained as an accomplice, and they had denied Emily’s involvement in order to protect her. Therefore, she was released by the police even though her parents were imprisoned because of her.

It was something that she regretted most in her life, but there was nothing she could do about it.

Her phone rang all of a sudden, causing Emily to startle. When she saw that it was a call from her good friend, she spoke into the phone. “Hi, Sally.”

“I never thought that you’d do such a thing in order to get Young Master Weiss’ affection. You always seemed pretty confident in front of us, but I bet you’re dying of embarrassment right now.”

Hearing that, Emily’s face turned pale. Her friend wasn’t calling to check on her; instead, Sally was calling to kick her when she was down.

“Since your parents have been imprisoned, you’ll be kicked out of the family soon. I don’t think we will be able to see each other or go shopping together anymore. By the way, the bag that you previously ordered has arrived, but I don’t think that you will be able to collect it. In that case, I shall do you a favor and buy it up since it’s a limited edition make.”

Emily had enough of the insults and ended the call. Now, she finally knew how it felt when her friends turned their backs on her when she was in trouble. She had brought it upon herself since she was used to trampling on others when she was doing well.

However, the thing that irritated her the most was Sophia being the future Young Mistress of the Weiss Family, subsequently owning the entire Weiss Family’s fortune. Once Sophia married Arthur, they would build a family together and stay by each other’s side forever, which was supposed to be the life that Emily was going to have. She was sure that Sophia would act high and mighty in front of her if they were to meet in the future.

At 6.00PM, the dinner banquet that was being held at the Weiss Residence had commenced. Martha, who was the hostess, sat at the head of the table while five attractive youngsters sat next to her. The servants were amazed at how good looking they were as all of them were uniquely gorgeous.

The thing that Martha was most interested in was how Richard and Elliot noticed that Arthur wasn’t his usual self and how they realized that he was being harmed. While Richard explained the situation to Martha, Arthur, who was all ears, felt touched by what Richard had done for him. Moreover, he realized that something was wrong from just a phone call.

“We know Arthur well. He would’ve definitely called personally to tell us that he is getting married,” Elliot said.

“I must have been confused and slow to catch on because of my age. If not for all of you, something disastrous would have happened within our family.” The thought of it still scared her as there was not much she could do if the Jennings Family were in control of her family due to her old age. She was also worried that something would happen to Arthur due to the side effects of the poison.

“Elliot, Richard, cheers to both of you! Arthur raised his glass and said.

“No worries. The other time something happened to me, you and Richard came to my rescue too.” Elliot knew that they had each other’s backs.

“This is what friends are for.” Richard laughed.

Anastasia, who was sitting opposite Sophia, smiled at her as she was happy that they were now sisters. Their husbands saw each other as brothers, after all.

“Sophia, I’d like to apologize to you for the words I said to you back then,” said Martha, apologizing to Sophia in front of everyone.

“Grandma, you don’t have to apologize to me. I understand your situation.” The sudden apology surprised Sophia.

Arthur felt bad for everything that she had gone through and caressed the back of her head as he looked at her. Sophia turned and looked at him too. Noticing that, Martha was glad as after the whole episode, she finally got herself a future granddaughter-in-law who loved Arthur with all her heart.

After dinner ended, all of them left separately. Elliot brought Anastasia for a walk while Richard went back to his room to work. Meanwhile, Arthur brought Sophia out for a short drive. Under the spotlight, the sight of roses in full bloom in the garden looked spectacular. The air was filled with their pleasant floral scent. As Anastasia was admiring the flowers, she suddenly felt nauseous. She wasn’t sure why, but it could be the overpowering scent of the flowers.

The next moment, Anastasia covered her mouth and bent over as she felt like puking.

“What’s wrong? Are you feeling unwell?” Elliot bent down and hugged her.

“I just feel nauseous all of a sudden.” She was feeling unwell.

The nauseousness came back again after she took a few more steps. She felt dispirited since she didn’t know what was wrong with her body.

When he noticed that, Elliot brought her back to their room and poured some warm water for her. She lay on the couch after finishing the drink since she felt uncomfortable. Then, Anastasia started retracing what she had eaten or done the past few days. Besides constantly feeling tired, she didn’t seem to have eaten anything wrong.

Suddenly, something came to her mind as she immediately sat up and stared at Elliot.

Elliot seemed startled by her reaction and asked, “What’s wrong?”

“Do you think we’ve hit the jackpot?” She immediately got down from the couch and walked toward the cupboard. She was searching for something in her pouch.

“What are you looking for?” Elliot walked toward her and asked.

“This. I’ll go and take a test.” She took out a box and showed it to him.

After she went into the washroom, Elliot had mixed feelings about having a second child. Although he wanted another child, when he thought of the discomfort that Anastasia would have to go through, he was happy just to have Jared.

Meanwhile, Anastasia was standing next to the sink while checking the results, and she was overjoyed when she saw the two red lines that appeared. She was finally pregnant with her second child, and she hoped that it would be a daughter.

When she got out of the bathroom, she teased Elliot and pretended to look disappointed. “It’s not,” she said.

Hearing that, he seemed relieved and hugged her as he smiled. “That’s good. If you really are pregnant, it would bring you a lot of pregnancy related discomfort.”

“What? Don’t you want a daughter?” Anastasia was surprised by his words.

“If it means that you have to go through the discomfort, I’d rather we just have Jared.” He looked down and kissed her forehead. “I have no regrets.”

“I really want another child, and it’s here, though.” Anastasia laughed and hugged him.

“Really?” He looked at her in surprise.

“Mmhm! That’s why I’m letting you know in advance. Get ready to abstain!”

Elliot was surprised and happy at the news. He then hugged her and sighed. “Thank you for carrying our child. I hope that you have a smooth pregnancy.”

However, Anastasia really looked forward to it as she knew that the baby would be the happiest baby when she was born because she would have a loving father and brother. She imagined that the baby would be adorable like an angel.

“Since I’m pregnant, let’s go home after attending Sophia’s wedding so that I can get some rest.” Her focus was now on the baby.

“Sure!” Elliot kissed her.

Under the night sky, the road was empty since it was a private road. Arthur brought Sophia out for a drive in his convertible sports car. Since he wasn’t speeding, it felt nice as the gentle breeze brushed across their faces. When they reached a viewing deck, they were surrounded by wildflowers as they gazed at the sea in front of them. The sky was full of stars, and a floral scent filled the air. The ambience was pleasant and romantic.

Sophia took a deep inhale as she felt that she was surrounded by happiness.

“Is it pretty?” Arthur smiled. He wanted to share the best things within the family with the woman he loved.

“Yes! The scene looks just like a painting.” She nodded and had her attention on his face. His good looking features were prominent under the moonlight, and it mesmerized her more than the view.

That was the case for Arthur too, for she was the thing that he found most beautiful.

Under the moonlight, Arthur grabbed her by the waist and she hugged his neck as they leaned in for a passionate kiss.

They didn’t have any other thoughts; they just wanted to kiss and feel each other.

In the silence of the night, their senses were at their keenest. Sophia leaned into Arthur’s embrace, blushing and feeling that her rapidly beating heart was about to explode.

She would never forget this wholly romantic experience.

Meanwhile, Arthur took her hand and walked some distance forward. Their path was paved with fine white cobblestones that reflected the moonlight and emanated a faint white glow. It was breathtaking.

Even though it was unfamiliar terrain at night with insects chirping all around them, as long as Sophie held this warm and large hand, she would have nothing to fear since she’d gravitate to wherever he was.

When they returned, Arthur carried her on his back. She wasn’t tired, but he just wanted to do it for her. As Sophia leaned against his firm and broad back, she could rest, admire the scenery, and even occasionally kiss him on the back.

Arthur immensely enjoyed this happiness as if he were carrying his entire world on his back.

Out of the three best friends, the other two had already found their partners for life; only Richard was still engrossed in his work, enjoying his time alone.

He was studying some complicated program as he coded, his slender fingers tapping away on the keyboard. His firm gaze was on the lines of code displayed on the screen, and not a bug was in sight.

He had already completed the accurate calculations in his mind. Just then, he received a message on his phone. ‘Richard, they’ve crossed the border and entered your country. It looks like they had already arranged a meeting with the buyer. We should go as soon as possible.’

‘I’ll be back on time,’ Richard replied. Then, he closed his computer. His identity was highly confidential, and his responsibility was to protect his country. No matter what, he wouldn’t allow his country to face any danger.

Tonight, all the servants in the Weiss Family were busy with the preparations. They were changing out all the wedding decorations today, and a new wedding would take place tomorrow.

Early the next morning, a ray of sunshine spilled in through the window and splashed onto the girl’s pretty face. Her slender arms moved before brushing against some firm muscles, and she happily pressed her little face against it.

The man also parted his thick eyelashes as he looked down at the girl in his arms, and a smile warmed his thin lips as he gently kissed her.

kiss was the start of many things. After all, a man

kiss that spot. She would be wearing

Arthur’s eyes seemed to shine even more brilliantly. All his emotions had recovered, and the passionate love in

I kiss so that no one would notice?” he

reddened in an instant as she wondered, Does this man really have to do it first thing in the morning? From today onward, she would be his

hall outside the door again. When the servants came over and reported that the two

she rushed them, her

time. It was already 8.00AM, but she hadn’t even applied makeup! She looked at the man beside her again, who was gazing at her with a satisfied

up,”

he

well. He had a hand around her as the two brushed their teeth together. Sophia blushed, and the entirety of her little face was red early in

them, but the others in the crowd were all tensed up. The makeup artists and the stylists couldn’t wait much

applied bridal makeup on her. Arthur was also high-spirited, and when he changed into the groom’s suit, he looked handsome and majestic like a

to the hall. Anastasia seemed to be lacking sleep as she buried herself in her husband’s arms, continuing her contented sleep in the morning. Ever since she knew she

wanted to enjoy life and wait peacefully

a strong sense of suppression. He had given her all his love, and he suppressed his physical urges

lazy cat as she lay in his embrace, shifting into various positions to sleep. In the end, she accidentally found out her husband’s secret,

his head to look at his mischievous wife. He reached out and caressed her long hair as he warned, “If you keep making unnecessary movements, I might

exquisite

her forehead, smiling. “You’re

she was pregnant; he would take action as soon as

It was finally her turn to control

example, he would talk about the suffering she made him go through when he was pursuing her, so now he would pay it back multifold. Anastasia recalled that even when he was pursuing

had to take a cold shower in the morning. As he did so, he thought that this was just the beginning

preparations to go to the hall. He was wearing a black suit today, and his upright figure was like an unsheathed sword. When he appeared in the hall yesterday,

there were also quite a number of

and his wife made their way to the hall. Richard had arrived before them, and he was engaged in a call as he stood outside the hall. Meanwhile, a girl in her twenties stood a few steps behind him bashfully, looking at him in admiration as she intended to get to know

you? You lost the target just like that?

she looked up at the man who emanated a

to his subordinate’s report.

head to look at the time. He would leave when the

wedding car. The wedding ceremony this time didn’t require the groom to wait at the stage. Instead, the couple would enter the

as it was decked out in

the wedding. They

figure was beautiful and elegant, and she was a great

flowers while holding hands, strolling on the red carpet as the rain of petals swirled around them.

nodded in satisfaction as she received the blessings of the guests

They answered ‘I do’ without any hesitation. Then, they embraced and kissed each other while getting showered with applause and shouts of blessing. Following that,

the wedding ceremony was completed with everyone present as witnesses. Martha went onto the stage and delivered a speech to thank all the guests who had attended. Arthur also gave a speech while Sophia looked lovingly and tearfully at her

with her once again despite his lost memories. In the end, tears were streaming down her face as

way to the banquet hall. In the lounge next to the hall, Richard came over

time for the wedding you’ll be holding in our country. See you then.” Richard would also be returning in a few

sure you attend

up. I’ve told Elilot about my departure already, so I’ll

left before

the toast. It was cherry red, and Martha herself helped Sophia smooth and arrange the dress. Then, the servant at the

the box contained none other than the Weiss

jewelry last time, and she still

to Sophia, “Sophia, it belongs to you from now on. You can

leaned forward, and Martha helped her put it

make sure

looked at the heirloom. She previously heard that her grandson once lost it, but now it eventually ended up in Sophia’s hands.

found its new

is waiting for you for the toast.” Martha patted

up and studied his wife with a pleasantly surprised look on his face.

has found

found it quite amusing. She had worn it once before, and she never dared imagine

was also because of this heirloom that she got to know its original owner and brought him to her, giving her the opportunity to fall

We’re together exactly because of it,”

her hand. “Well, this proves that we’re made for each

which amazed the crowd.

From now on, Sophia would be the owner of the heirloom,

rooms to rest

joy and cheer. There was laughter and chatter everywhere,

and his wife were in deep regret. Their lives were

the right path, they would have to

the most. She still hadn’t left home as she sat alone on the couch. She heard the joyful noise in the hall, and she watched the fireworks show from a distance. She felt as

now, and even her family couldn’t be by her side. She would have to live her life

whole night. She felt that she should beg the Weiss Family for mercy to let her parents off the hook. If Martha said the word, her parents

dared not go and beg right away. However, come tomorrow, she would definitely beg Martha for mercy. She could abandon all her pride just to save her parents, for she only wanted her family to

joyously. Similarly, the bride and groom lay down to rest

outside the window shone in as the newlyweds fell asleep

afternoon, Arthur and Sophia saw Elliot and Anastasia off at the airport, and they were also on the verge of embarking on their

Sophia to an island nearby to rest for a week, then they would travel to

a permanent resident. Their family had expanded its business overseas for almost two hundred years, so it was about time for them to

about her husband’s antics when he was a young child. She kept lowering her head to chuckle discreetly. Everyone’s childhood

reported, “Old Madam Weiss, Miss Jennings is outside and wants

“I don’t want to see her.

no matter what we say. She insists on seeing you.” The servant had tried to chase her away too, but it was exactly because Emily refused to leave that the

few seconds, furious at the mention of

latter nodded and followed Martha out of the yard. On the other side of the iron gates, Emily was kneeling with tears streaming down her face. She trembled visibly

wouldn’t be too embarrassing if she kneeled and begged Martha, but Sophia simply had

hint of strong hatred flashed across

as Martha saw Emily, she felt fury raging inside her. “Your family did such horrible things, yet you still have the guts

evil; they just loved me too much and wanted me to have a happy

Your parents love you, but you also allowed them to carry out

about me. Do you think you can attain happiness just like that? Did it

over her. She looked up and glared at Sophia as she said, “If it weren’t for you, I would’ve been a perfect match

this matter. I was wrong about you,” Martha shouted. She once thought that Emily was a decent

when she saw Sophia, her anger was stoked. Thus, she did the wrong thing again. She shouted in

neck, and she couldn’t help but gasp. That was supposed to be

for you, I don’t want to see you ever again. Leave right now and never appear

ground in despair. She wanted to beg for mercy, but she didn’t want to come again, which would only

useless; you’re only after the Weiss Family’s riches. Grandma, she

what Emily was getting at. She turned around and said, “Sophia possesses the most precious thing, but

have everything

what about you? You only have an evil heart and

instantly at a loss for words. In her eyes, kindness was useless. She had been taught by her mother since young that one should

She was completely defeated, and she had lost everything

day, a large helicopter departed from the yard outside the villa, then flew over miles of plains, which then turned into the sea

little terrified, but when a large hand gripped hers tightly, she immediately calmed down. She turned and looked at the man beside her, then smiled as she began to appreciate the scenery outside, overcoming her fear of being on a helicopter

soon realized it was exciting and fun, and the scenery below

island after half an hour, and there were servants tasked with managing the place. When Sophia saw the

the island villa they would be staying in, Sophia went to the pool outside. She reached in and tested the temperature,

her, Arthur seemed to have read

Sophia looked up and asked

You can have fun however you want, and you don’t

his wife hugged him right away. Then, as she wrapped her arms around his neck, she looked up at him mischievously. “I can do anything I want, you

“Mm-hmm!”

“Lean in.”

a kiss on his

who truly attracted

quicken his breaths. It was his turn to do the things he wanted to do regardless of the timing or the

happily began swimming in the pool. She had loved swimming since young, so

joined in. His strong and firm body was exposed in the afternoon sunlight, looking very

admiring him under the water. Her husband’s figure was really

beside her, and when he emerged from the water, he pushed his dark hair up to reveal his well-defined features. His long eyelashes had tiny droplets on their ends, and he looked extremely alluring

admiring him when Arthur wrapped his arm around her slender waist, then pulled her along as they