Never Too Far Novel

If a camera started recording this scene, it would surely make for a romantic love story!

After enjoying a mouthful herself, Angela thought about Richard. He carried her on his back, plucked white olives for her, and was even obliging enough to wash them for her. It would be far too selfish of her if she did not offer him one of the white olives.

“Do you want one?” Angela tilted her head to the side and asked.

“No…” Richard was about to reject her offer when he found a white olive stuffed into his mouth.

“Have one. Don’t be shy. It tastes great!” Angela chuckled right beside his ear.

Her clear, melodious voice echoed in Richard’s ears. It sounded so mesmerizing that his mind went blank for a few seconds. He forgot all about his initial rejection and began chewing instead.

He’s eating it!

Angela felt a peculiar sense of achievement, like she attained some kind of victory by breaking down Richard’s cold and aloof exterior.

She also had a roguish sense of amusement as she made up her mind to tease him whenever she felt bored in this place. It seemed like something fun that would keep her in a good mood.

Richard piggybacked Angela back to the base’s main entrance. When Angela noticed the suggestive gazes that everyone else was throwing at them, she began to feel a little embarrassed, but Richard continued to carry her all the way to the infirmary.

The doctor checked Angela’s foot and concluded that she had twisted her ankle and sprained her muscles. She would need to rest for a few days and stay lying down whenever she could.

Angela had no choice but to follow the doctor’s orders. It could not be helped.

After applying medication to Angela’s ankle, the doctor said, “Please wait here for a moment while I find a wheelchair to take you back to your room.”

“Oh, don’t trouble yourself with that.” Angela waved him down and turned her eyes toward the man who was currently standing on the side flipping through a medical book. “Captain Lloyd, could you carry me back to my room?”

The doctor agreed with a smile. “That’s a good idea. It’d save me a trip to the warehouse. It would’ve taken me quite a while to find a wheelchair there too.”

Richard snapped the book shut and placed it back on the shelf. His handsome face was neutral; there were no signs of annoyance or reluctance. After bending down, his strong, muscular arms reached under Angela’s knees and arms and he hoisted her up like she weighed nothing. Just like that, she was safely tucked into his arms.

Angela instinctively wrapped her arms around his neck. Right at that moment, she could sense that this man was a hundred percent boyfriend material.

For some reason, whenever she stood beside him, she felt like she had the courage to stand against the world.

Angela was in the right position to observe his features up close, and from her viewing angle, his sharp, chiseled jaw looked particularly attractive.

She felt very secure in his arms too, with no shaking or wobbling at all. It was quite a comfortable ride.

It’s so boring to just lie in bed all day, she thought to herself, so she decided to make a request. “Captain Lloyd, could I borrow your couch for a while? I want to lie in your room and read a book or two instead. My room’s too small. I’d feel claustrophobic.”

Richard frowned and said, “No.”

“Why not? I promise that I’ll just lie on the couch and read a book. I won’t touch anything else. I promise!” Angela raised her hand in all seriousness and beseeched him with pleading eyes.

Richard narrowed his eyes and fell silent for two seconds before turning down a different corridor that led to his room instead.

Angela smirked. He looks all cold and stern, but he is quite agreeable after all!

In the end, Angela got what she wanted. She lay down on Richard’s couch and got him to bring the book she was reading the last time over to her. After flipping through a few pages, Trevor and Jared came over.

They quickly checked in on her condition, and she brushed it off with a smile, saying that she had slipped out of carelessness.

“Miss Meyers, you should bring us along with you if you ever want to go somewhere next time. We’ll protect you,” Trevor said.

“Sure.” Angela smiled gratefully.

“Why did I call you two over?” A deep voice could be heard all of a sudden.

Immediately, Jared turned serious. “Miss Meyers, we’ve decided to record a video of you and upload it to your social media accounts. It’ll serve as a distraction and you’d be in less danger as a result. It’ll also buy us some time to find the lipstick.”

“Oh, of course. I’ll do whatever you need me to.” Angela ran her fingers through her hair and pressed her lips together before asking the two men in front of her, “Could I have a moment to put on some makeup?”

“You look very beautiful even without makeup, Miss Meyers. I think you look great,” Trevor praised at once.

Jared quickly followed suit. “Yes, you look great. You don’t need to put on any makeup at all.”

Angela laughed a little shyly. “Really? Okay then. How should I pose?”

“You can just sit on the couch with a book, and we’ll take a few photos of you. It’d be good if it’s a simple post sharing your daily life.”

Angela picked her book up and struck a natural-looking pose before flashing a serene smile at the camera. Then, she took the cup from the table beside her and began to pose with it. Soon enough, she was engrossed in an adorable, though slightly self-absorbed photoshoot.

In the midst of it all, Angela could sense that Richard, who was sitting at his desk opposite her, was staring at her too. Her face grew a little pink, which added a kittenish air to her.

Soon enough, Trevor and Jared were satisfied with the photos they had taken. Trevor was about to stand up when he suddenly bent forward and said quietly, “Miss Meyers, if you need any sort of medication and don’t feel like asking the infirmary for it, feel free to come and ask us for help!”

Angela squinted in confusion. She did not know what he was talking about.

“Medication? What medication?”

“Umm… just the… the one to treat that…” Trevor spluttered for a bit before shoving Jared. “You say it.”

Jared’s face was red as well. After looking into Angela’s curious eyes, he took a deep breath and explained, “Here’s the thing, Miss Meyers. We’ve looked into Dexter Kavinsky’s medical records and found out that he has a very critical sexually-transmitted disease. If you need that sort of medication, feel free to come to us for help.”

“Yes, exactly. Don’t feel shy about approaching us. Your health’s more important,” Trevor quickly added.

Angela had turned scarlet by now. Was Dexter’s medical condition the reason why he never tried to sleep with her? He pretended to be someone innocent in love and even swore that she was his first love, and that he had never liked anyone before her.

A piercing gaze landed on her as well. It came from the man behind the desk.

The very thought of that b*stard Dexter made Angela radiate pure hatred. When she felt the gaze that came from the person at the desk, she instinctively looked over.

Richard swiftly averted his eyes, and his expression made it seem like he couldn’t care less about this. He took his cup and sipped at his tea ever so elegantly.

Angela took a deep breath. “I don’t need any medication, but thank you both for your concern. Dexter and I never went that far in our relationship.”

Both Trevor and Jared were completely red in the face. They had asked out of concern for her, but right now, they felt like they had encroached on her personal space instead.

“That’s good to hear,” Trevor said with a smile as he tugged Jared by the arm. “Come, let’s get back to work.”

Jared and Trevor dashed out of the room as quickly as possible and wisely closed the door behind them.

The atmosphere in the room was a little awkward. Angela bit her lip and her senses seemed to have momentarily taken leave of her as she asked Richard, “Do you believe what I just said?”

Richard glanced at her. “It has nothing to do with me.”

Angela got a little frantic for some reason. “You don’t believe what I said?” She raised her hand to swear, “I swear on my life that what I said earlier was completely true. I’m in excellent health with no sexually-transmitted diseases at all. Please believe me.”

Richard frowned. “You should be swearing about this to your future husband instead. Why are you swearing it to me?”

Angela turned bright red yet again as she explained in embarrassment, “I’m worried you won’t let me use your bathroom. That’s why I have to explain myself clearly to you.”

Richard checked his watch. “Stay here and don’t run around.”

He walked out of the room without further ado.

Angela hid her face in embarrassment. Why did I swear to him? How conceited of me!

That night, Angela could not head over for dinner herself, but someone was kind and thoughtful enough to deliver her food to Richard’s room for her.

Although Angela had only stayed there for a day, she could already feel how genuine and sincere everyone was, unlike the unforgiving people with a hidden agenda who used to surround her. Because of that, she started to fall in love with the relaxing environment.

While having her meal, she proceeded to read a book but soon felt sleepy while doing so. Thus, she covered her face with it and unknowingly dozed off shortly after.

returned to her room by then, only to see her sleeping on his couch. At the sight of that, he couldn’t help but feel annoyed, finding the lady troublesome. The next second, he walked closer to her and lifted

so closely; it was as if Angela’s face was a portrait on display for his personal enjoyment. In the meantime, the rosy cheeks and her thick eyelashes, along with her high nasal bridge and full red lips, were

Feeling a strange urge that was surging through him on the inside, he

she remained asleep until a loud bang on the door woke her up. She then opened her eyes and sat bolt upright irritably shortly before she wondered why she fell asleep in Richard’s room. After that, she took

up from the couch, feeling better in her ankle because it was now less painful, much to her relief. So, she limped out of Richard’s room and made her way back

playing basketball alone on the court, putting more effort than usual into every shot without giving himself a break. As he managed to score a three-point goal in several consecutive shots, his subordinate happened to

still,

at the basket and took his shot accurately, looking very much like

Sean suggested that they played a

Angela was sound asleep, as she could finally have some peace of mind, thanks to the forgiving people and environment there. However, she quickly sensed something

find any signs of the man. When she

away for the next few

will he be

“He didn’t mention that.”

of that, she would carry a book with her to the canteen every day and spend the entire afternoon there. Soon, a week passed by without Angela realizing it by herself as she began to

she sat at the parterre and read her book, she suddenly heard the sound of a helicopter and looked up out of curiosity. The next moment, she noticed a chopper flying over her head toward the field, which made her wonder whether it was the man who was back. Thrilled and excited, she carried her book tightly in her

and covering her face, she had to block the breeze with her hand and squinted to see what was up ahead. When the wind finally

spin rapidly as it slowly levitated into the air, generating a strong twirl of wind

for my return all this while? As the lady was holding a book in her hand, the evening sun was shining on her face, her long hair running all the way down to her waist. At the same time, her smooth

leaving me here. Does he really hate me so much? At the thought of that, Angela was reminded of the time she threw her lipsticks away not long before she imposed on him to bring her to the place she was now to take care of her. Considering the trouble she was putting him through, she started to see the reason he hated her, which she no longer found surprising. Nevertheless, a thought to

a dozen steps ahead, looked back at Angela and noticed her crouching down on the

And I accidentally hurt it again when I stepped on a stone.” Angela bit her lip, gazing at the man in

few seconds, the lady’s face blushed bashfully. At the same time, she was wondering whether the man had seen through her for her lie. Oops! I guess my acting was terrible. He isn’t going to believe in me, is he? However, just when she was about to get up,

of many others along the way. Although Angela hid her face in the man’s embrace in an embarrassed manner, the man ignored her expression and continued to carry her

blushing as she could only hear the buzzing in her head. She then looked down and thought about her acting. Damn. Did I just nail it, or was I just lucky? It was my left ankle that was injured last time, but I was rubbing my right ankle when I was acting just now. How could Richard not notice that? If he had, he would have seen through my acting. In that instant, a strong sense of embarrassment surged through her because she believed Richard should have been able to notice what

dinner, Angela took advantage of the opportunity to return Richard his book and knocked on his door. As soon as the door was open, the man was seen wearing a casual outfit,

the book.” Angela was a little too embarrassed to look Richard in the

to his shelf and put the book back to where it was, only to take another book away. She then peeked at the man who was working in front of his laptop for a few moments and took a deep breath, deciding to find out the answer to her question. “Um. Richard, there is something I want to ask you. Why were you willing to carry me this afternoon?”

ankle was injured, didn’t

which of my ankles was

smile, she could only hear buzzing in her head. Just as I expected, he knew I was just pretending. “If you knew I was pretending, why did you still go ahead and carry me?” Angela decided that she might as well reveal everything, abandoning her

replied calmly, implying that he didn’t want her to pull

for you for a week, but when I showed up to receive you, you didn’t bother to

was typing at that moment, paused and asked with a deep

spoke her mind, revealing the moments in the past few days when she was troubled by those disturbing thoughts. In fact, she even woke up to a nightmare in which Richard was running amidst a shootout before an explosion happened. When she woke up from her sleep, she found herself covered

“I am and will be fine, so you should worry about

you lately, so I guess it’s not surprising for you to hate me.” Angela resented herself

room now,” he said, thinking it wasn’t appropriate for both of them to stay in the room because it

for a walk just when she ran into a man with an approachable and

“Good morning!”

you had your breakfast?”

“Nope, I haven’t.”

you like to join me

while, thinking it wasn’t that bad to have some company since she found it boring to have her breakfast alone. “Sure.”

looks. Because of that, both of them turned many heads wherever they walked past. They look like

didn’t seem to have a good appetite when the food was served because of her bad mood. Noticing how she was picking at her food, Sean said in surprise,

not like I’m a

Angela it is then! Come on! Have some eggs. They are a perfect choice

he gave the egg to her. “Come on. I peeled off the shell for you,

Angela took the eggs in her hand and said, “Thank you,

a perfect couple. After their breakfast, Sean left for his work while Angela decided to take a stroll outside to admire nature’s beauty. Having arrived in the meeting room,

who it is! Sean seems to be in

moment during breakfast with Miss Meyers. So,

guys talking about?!” Sean was

with each other. Besides, you also peeled off the eggshell for Miss Meyers, didn’t you? But don’t worry, we, as your friends, will be sure to help

all the help you need,

encouragement with a bashful look on his

this morning when she looked at you.” Trevor expressed his

listening to the conversation among his subordinates, until he heard a curious voice from behind him. “Why didn’t

then that Richard finally opened the door and startled the three of them, making them

talking about?” Willy asked out of curiosity. “Is there

talking about Miss Meyers

Richard turned around and wrote something on the whiteboard, revealing his muscular back as he faced

their boss demanded them to keep their light-mindedness in check, even though that was what they had been doing all the while. For that, they all proceeded to focus on their job without saying a single word more. When it was Sean’s turn to present his job, he made a trivial mistake but was treated harshly by Richard with some mean criticisms. Although Sean was upset about that, he kept his feelings to himself, thinking his mistake wasn’t so severe that he

beside a fountain while fiddling with the grass in a bored manner. At the same time, she shifted her gaze everywhere, from the sky to the grass, until her eyes fell upon the water where a little fish was swimming around her feet. At that instant, she was tempted to catch it out

depths of the pond. “Ah…” The lady found herself drenched from head to toe in a disheveled manner. At the same time, she lost interest in catching the fish, but when she looked back at it in the water, she felt as if she had been tricked by the animal. This fish was trying to fool me. “Just wait and see. I’ll be back with a net

was wet, she was desperate to get a shower. Nonetheless, when everyone saw her state, they all asked her what had happened in a concerned manner, to which she explained that she had just fallen into the water. While Angela later returned to her room to get changed, one of Richard’s subordinates entered the meeting room to deliver some documents and casually told the five

“What? Is she hurt?”

but she definitely looks wet from

leaving the meeting room in a hurry. In the meantime, his subordinates were left wondering

into Richard’s room with her clothes in her arms. She hurriedly turned on the shower because she felt

heard the sound of water coming from the bathroom. He didn’t have to ask to guess who was inside, so he exited the room and continued back in the direction of the

her whole body was warm, and she simply sat in Richard’s room and read a book as

to the dining hall. After she had prepared her meal, she sat down at the table where Trevor and

the water this morning. What happened?” Trevor asked

behind the mountain.” After Angela finished speaking,

did you fall? Did

in that spring. I wanted to catch it, but I slipped and fell instead. Boohoo!” Angela recounted the events with

the

the afternoon? Let’s find a fishing net. We’ll go and get

nodded almost without hesitation. “Okay!

that he readily agreed, Angela smiled happily.

in Sean. At this moment, the man opposite Angela said, “My subordinates don’t have time to accompany you to

I do—” Before Sean finished speaking, he met a pair of seriously cold eyes, and his words were

borrowing them for half an

their discipline, and they shouldn’t spend their time on things outside of work.” Richard’s eyes

felt that there was

no choice but to turn to Sean. “Sean, can you find

the tool room.” Sean was very

for you

problem! Don’t underestimate me. I swear to bring that fish

time, Jared couldn’t hold back his laughter. Trevor quickly tugged on Jared’s clothes to

and see! I

in your ability,”

fishing net

among them. She changed into sports attire, picked up the fishing net, and went out. The scenery along the way was picturesque, with gold and orange leaves carpeting

were four people

at Jared and Sean. “The boss isn’t here, so should we sneak out to

was the first to raise his hand in approval. “Okay, okay! I

also felt that he could be lazy today. “Okay,

Willy was sticking to his post. He told them, “Make

Willy. You’re my best pal!” Trevor patted Willy on the shoulder, and the three of them hurriedly opened the door

water was clean and clear. There was a fish the size of one’s palm swimming there. It was very eye-catching as it turned over and rolled

with a smug smile like a hidden hunter. “You

out her hand and put the fish net into the water, and then stared at the fish

arms around himself and quietly watched her clumsily fishing for the fish. Angela had gotten a lot of leaves in her net. When she was about to stand up to clear it,

moss under her feet, so her body

arm grabbed one of her arms

her nose, her head was dizzy from the impact, so she

hit her with too

each other. Moreover,

was as if the air had frozen

ears. She was about to take a step back, but her

make some noise next time? You’ll

her hand, and they came to the flatter ground on the side.

that earlier next time!” Angela smiled

away were the three others. Their three pairs of eyes widened in disbelief as they exchanged

pointless; their boss had taken the lead in helping the damsel