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.

many things. After all, a man in

neck so that he wouldn’t kiss that spot. She would be wearing a wedding dress later,

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

should I kiss so that no one would

face 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

in the hall outside the door again. When the servants came over and reported that the two hadn’t woken up, Martha smiled as she said, “We’re in no rush. Let’s

them, her great grandchild would be

was startled when she looked at the 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 expression. His arm supported him as

get up,” Sophia

he quickly got out of

a hand around her as the two brushed their teeth together. Sophia blushed, and the

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

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

husband’s arms, continuing her contented sleep in the morning. Ever since she knew she was pregnant, she leisurely entered into a pregnant mother’s state of mind and

enjoy life and wait peacefully for

filled with love while barely hiding a strong sense of suppression. He

the end, she accidentally found out

and caressed her long hair as he warned, “If you keep making unnecessary

exquisite face.

against her forehead, smiling. “You’re rather

card she held. She dared not do it before she was pregnant; he would take action as soon as she teased him, and she would have to endure it

she wouldn’t let this opportunity slip by. It was

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 her,

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

his upright figure was like an unsheathed sword. When he appeared in the hall

quite a number of girls awaiting

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

cold. “What’s wrong with you? You lost the target just

she looked up at the man who emanated a terrifying chill. She hastily took a few steps

to his subordinate’s report. “We’ll talk when

his head to look at the time. He would leave when the wedding ceremony

out of the wedding car. The wedding ceremony this time didn’t

entire venue had changed as it

look at the main stars of the wedding. They had already forgotten about yesterday’s events since they finally

and elegant, and she was a great match for the groom. They were indeed

past arches of fresh flowers while holding hands, strolling on the red carpet as the rain of petals

received the blessings of the guests

wedding vows under the guidance of the priest. 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, they exchanged rings that symbolized their one true love, and that they would

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

he fell in love with her once again despite his lost memories. In the end, tears

the wedding, the guests made their way to the banquet hall. In the lounge next to the

might be able to make it in time for the wedding you’ll be holding in our country. See you then.” Richard

make sure you attend

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

that, the man left before the others

next to the banquet hall, Sophia had just changed into an evening dress for the toast. It was cherry red, and Martha herself

was slightly stunned, for the box contained none

lost the jewelry last time, and she still felt a little shaken when she

Sophia, “Sophia, it belongs to you from now on. You can pass it down to your children, who will then pass on to theirs

it on. It was

Grandma. I’ll make

grandson once lost it, but now

this heirloom found its new owner for

Artie is waiting for you for the toast.” Martha patted Sophia on

the couch. When he saw her emerging, he got up and studied his wife with a pleasantly surprised look

like it has found

amusing. She had worn it once before, and she never dared imagine that she would

its original owner and brought him to her, giving her the opportunity to

own intentions. We’re together exactly because of

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

bride wore a red dress, exuding an oriental aura which amazed the crowd. The area around her neck stood out, and people also noticed the round pendant

knew that it was the family heirloom of the Weiss Family. From now on, Sophia would be the owner of the heirloom, which meant that she

their rooms to rest while preparations for the

filled with joy and cheer. There was laughter and chatter everywhere, and the guests were

of the police station nearby, Johnny and his wife were in deep regret.

the right path, they would

the hall, and she watched the fireworks show

and even her family couldn’t be by her side. She would

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 probably wouldn’t have to

would definitely beg Martha for mercy. She could abandon all her pride just to save her parents, for she only wanted her family

Similarly, the bride and groom lay

shone in as the newlyweds fell asleep in

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

for a week, then they would travel to Sophia’s home country to hold

family had expanded its business overseas for almost two hundred years, so it was about time for them to return to their roots. She even decided to be buried with her husband in the

her husband’s antics when he was a young child. She kept lowering her head to chuckle discreetly. Everyone’s childhood was filled with fun, it seemed—even

a servant came over to Martha and reported, “Old

that. “I don’t want to see her. Tell her to

we say. She insists on seeing you.” The servant had tried to chase her away too, but it was exactly because Emily refused to

few seconds, furious at the mention of the Jennings. She said to Sophia, “Sophia,

the iron gates, Emily was kneeling

embarrassing if she kneeled and begged Martha, but Sophia simply had

hatred flashed across her

“Your family did such horrible things, yet you still have

me too much and wanted me to have a happy life in the future. They didn’t do it on purpose.” Emily still called

you. Your parents love you, but you also allowed them to carry out their plans. What makes you any different from

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

Emily’s face as sudden anger took 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

Sophia, but she’s completely innocent in this matter. I was wrong about you,” Martha shouted. She once thought that Emily was a decent girl, but she never thought that the latter would

had originally come to beg for mercy, but when she saw Sophia, her anger was stoked. Thus, she did the wrong thing again.

she noticed the family heirloom Sophia was wearing around her neck, and she

don’t want to see you ever again. Leave right

wanted to beg for mercy, but she didn’t want to come again, which would

marry Artie? You’re so plain and useless; you’re only after the Weiss Family’s riches. Grandma, she doesn’t truly love Artie,” Emily shouted, raising her voice. She wasn’t convinced and

was getting at. She turned around and said, “Sophia possesses the most

is it? I have everything she has,” Emily

You only have an evil heart and an ugly soul,” Martha reprimanded without holding

her mother since young that one should fight for something they wanted, and

and Sophia walk away, she covered her face in pain. She was completely defeated, and

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

and looked at the man beside her, then

and fun,

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

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

to swim?” Behind her, Arthur

looked up and asked

you. You can have fun however you want, and you don’t have to worry about the time or anything else. Just do whatever you

him right away. Then, as she wrapped her arms around his neck, she looked up

“Mm-hmm!”

“Lean in.”

as he was told. Smiling, Sophia planted a kiss on his lips. She was doing what she wanted

man was the one who truly

his breaths. It was his turn to do the things he wanted to do regardless of the timing or the place. However, this matter had to

in the pool. She had loved swimming

body was exposed in the afternoon sunlight, looking very

him under the water. Her husband’s figure was

the water, he pushed his dark hair up to reveal his

still admiring him when Arthur wrapped his arm around her slender