Never Too Far Novel

Chapter 951-960

Angela stared at the man in a daze just like that. Then, the tears that had been wiped away just now started falling uncontrollably onto the blanket.

Richard grabbed the door knob so tightly as though he wanted to pull the wooden door off its frame. In the end, however, he stepped out through the door and closed it without saying another word.

On the other hand, Angela’s mind was in turmoil. She sat on the bed behind him, overwhelmed by feelings of anguish.

Two hours later, Trevor and Jared pulled up in front of the inn, having cleared the mudslide last night. At this moment, they were here to pick Angela up on Richard’s orders.

Angela was downcast when she followed Trevor and Jared out of the inn. Despite her exquisite beauty, she looked lifeless from the inside out, as if she had been tortured and flogged by something intangible.

“Miss Meyers, we’ve received orders that we can now send you back to Averna safely. Please go back with us now to pack up your belongings. We’ll be going to the airport this afternoon,” Jared said somewhat reluctantly.

Angela nodded in silence. “Okay. Thank you for that.”

“Don’t mention it. It’s part of our duty.” Trevor looked at her with sympathy. I thought Angela and Richie would be able to get back together if we pushed her toward him. But now, it seems that things have gotten worse. Richie ordered us to send her back to Averna right away, whereas his whereabouts are unknown.

Angela returned to the base. She had lived here for two months, but now, she found herself somewhat reluctant to leave this place.
Angela stared at the man in a daze just like that. Then, the tears that had been wiped away just now started falling uncontrollably onto the blanket.

At 2:00PM, she got a phone call from Daphne; her family had learned of the good news and was looking forward to her return. At last, her life was no longer in danger. “Angela, I’ll throw a big party for you when you come back so that we can have fun to our heart’s content.”

“It’s not necessary, Mom. I just want to go home and rest as much as I can,” Angela refused.

“Okay, no problem. Let’s talk about it when you come back. I miss you so much.”

At 3:00PM, Angela arrived at the airport, escorted by four team members who also accompanied her on the flight back to Averna. Seated in the first-class cabin, she kept looking at the passengers who were coming in. When she saw the flight attendant closing the cabin door, a hint of disappointment flashed across her eyes.

As expected, Richard no longer showed up around her. His mission was over, and she no longer needed protection. Now that she thought about it, they belonged to different worlds in the first place and were only bound together by the protective mission this time. They had to live their separate lives after the mission ended.

The plane took off from the ground. Now that the mission to protect Angela was over, her life would return to normal. She was the daughter of the Meyers Family. Her mother ran a listed company that was worth more than 7 billion, whereas her father was a powerful government official. As their only daughter, she was destined to live in glory.

The two-hour flight ended, and the plane touched down at the airport. When Angela emerged from the VIP passage, she saw her parents standing there. Holding a bouquet of flowers in her arms, Daphne burst into tears of joy; she ran up to Angela and hugged her, saying, “You’re back at last, my daughter.”

“Hey, Mom.” Angela patted her on the back.

Daphne’s heart ached when she saw her daughter’s makeup-free face and her washed-out clothes. “Look at you. You must’ve suffered a lot.”

Gilbert came over and looked at Angela with a sigh of relief, saying, “Angela, we’ll have dinner with our extended family this evening to celebrate your safe return. We all missed you.” Then, he said to Trevor and the other three men behind her, “Please come this evening to let our family express our gratitude toward you guys.”

“Hey, didn’t Captain Lloyd come back with you guys?” Daphne asked curiously. Richard was Annie’s fiancé, so she had to express her care for him, of course.

“Captain Lloyd left because he had something else to do,” Jared replied with a smile.

“Mr. Meyers, we still have another mission at hand. Sorry that we won’t be coming for dinner,” Willy refused.

Angela looked back at the four of them. “Willy, let me treat you guys to dinner to thank you for taking care of me over the past few days, okay?”

“Miss Meyers, the fact that you’re safe and sound is the best reward for us. We really still have something else to deal with. Goodbye,” Willy said before becoming the first to leave.

Reluctant to part with Angela, Trevor and Jared looked at her, whereas Sean said with a wave of his hand, “Goodbye.”

As Angela watched the four tall figures leave, she had a feeling that she might never see them again. Her eyes reddened, and her nose twinged as sadness welled up within her.

Noticing her reddened eyes, Daphne couldn’t help but put her arm around her in an attempt to comfort her. “Look at our daughter. She’s so reluctant to part with them, isn’t she?”

But who knew what sort of mixed feelings she was having at this very moment? She was no longer the person she had once been two months ago. Over the past two months, she had uncontrollably fallen in love with a man while trying to forget him with all her might. She looked alright on the outside, but her heart was already broken to pieces.

“Let’s go!” Gilbert said to Daphne and Angela.

Angela let go of Daphne’s hand and hurriedly ran toward the door from which Willy and the others disappeared. When she stepped out through the door, she saw an army green SUV that had just started up and left. She followed the SUV with her gaze until it disappeared on the other end of the overpass. She pursed her lips while holding back her tears.

At this moment, it was as if these men had never appeared in her world. They weren’t ordinary people in the first place, and their job was also totally different from that of ordinary people. They were like a bunch of unknown heroes who would rush to wherever they were needed. When their mission was complete, they’d disappear without a trace.

Suddenly, it occurred to Angela that she didn’t even have the phone number of any of them. All she knew about them was their names, and all she had was the memory of her living with them.
As Angela watched the four tall figures leave, she had a feeling that she might never see them again. Her eyes reddened, and her nose twinged as sadness welled up within her.

Daphne caught up to her curiously. “Angela, what are you looking at?”

“Nothing. Let’s go home.” Angela shook her head before walking toward an inconspicuously black Bentley nearby.

She sat in the car while looking out the car window at the bustling downtown area. Having stayed for two months in the mountains with no phone reception, she fell into a trance-like state upon her return to the bustling metropolis.

Just then, Daphne asked in vexation, “Did you break up with Dexter? He returned all the money I’d given to him. Well, I’d say it’s sensible of him to do that. Otherwise, I won’t let him off so easily.”

Angela nodded. “Let’s not mention this guy from now on. I have nothing to do with him anymore.”

“Oh, right, Angela, I told you that you deserve a better man. Don’t worry, I have some nice bachelors around me. I’ll choose a good guy for you,” Daphne said in an attempt to comfort her.

“Mom, I don’t feel like dating anyone for now. I just want to rest for a couple of days.”

Daphne suggested, “If you don’t feel like dating anyone, then why don’t you come to my office? It’s time for you to try to take over my position.” She had been suffering from migraines since her previous car accident. Therefore, she planned to step down from her position and let her daughter learn how to run the company.

The Meyers Residence had taken on an entirely new look. A variety of flowers and plants were grown again in the once excavated garden; even the security system had been replaced by a top-level one. Sitting in the car, Angela suddenly saw through the car window that someone was running happily toward the car.

Angela’s pupils shrank slightly. It was Annie.

When Angela opened the car door, Annie trotted over and took her hand excitedly. “You’re back at last, Angela. You scared me to death.” She had her care for Angela written all over her face.

Inwardly, Angela was overcome with shame and self-reproach. Seeing how naive and kind-hearted Annie was, she felt she had made a huge mistake. She was glad that she had learned of Annie’s engagement to Richard in advance. Otherwise, how hurt Annie would be if she were to talk about him when she came back and tell the former about what had happened at the base? “Annie, thank you for caring about me,” she thanked with a sigh.

“It’s lucky that all the dangers are gone. From now on, we can go shopping and chat over coffee again with peace of mind,” Annie said happily.

Just then, Daphne said, “Angela, hurry and take a shower. Then we’ll take a look at the presents that I’ve prepared for you.”

Angela knew without thinking that Daphne must’ve bought a lot of designer clothes and handbags for her. However, she was no longer interested in these things now.

“Mom, don’t waste money for me anymore,” Angela said to Daphne.

Daphne was stunned. Why does my daughter look depressed after I haven’t seen her for a few months? She is much more mature than before; even her smile betrays a hint of weariness. I’ve doted on her since she was little, so I know her personality better than anyone else does. She threw a hissy fit and was at odds with me over Dexter when she came back from overseas last time. Why is she like a totally different person now?

“Let’s go, Angela! Let’s take a look together.” Annie dragged Angela into the living room with a smile.

They took the elevator to Angela’s master bedroom on the fourth floor, where the couch was covered with presents, as well as clothes and handbags from luxury brands. Annie picked up a necklace, saying, “Here is my present for you. It’s not expensive, but you mustn’t frown upon it.”

“Why would I? I’m happy that you could come and visit me,” Angela replied while looking at Annie with an apologetic look in her eyes.

then picked up a handbag and introduced it happily, saying, “Look, Angela. This is the latest item that your mom bought for you. This handbag is

Angela was looking at her

it. She blinked her eyes, asking, “Angela, why do

the look of guilt in her eyes. “Nothing. Let’s chat again after I take a shower.” “Mom, don’t waste money for me anymore,”

Annie smiled with a nod. She urged Angela, saying, “Hurry and wash yourself. There’s a snag in

in a daze. Her life was back, but her heart felt empty, as if there was no happiness for her anymore. She dared not recall those wonderful memories. They’re all sins; I can’t even

that Daphne had bought for her. She opened the wardrobe and took a set of clothes out of it. It was a simple white sweater, matched with a pair of casual trousers. However, the diamond belt around her

at her enviously while propping her chin in her hand. “You’re so beautiful, Angela. I often feel stressed out in

lady

you guess what it is?” Annie asked her with

about

reach you on your cell phone when I got engaged last time. After that, I heard that you were in huge trouble and had been placed under protection, so I hadn’t had the chance to talk to you about my fiancé. Now I can finally share it with you.” Annie was already bursting with impatience to tell Angela about it. “His name is Richard Lloyd. As for what he does for a living, I don’t know that yet, but he’s

her this time. If she kept this from Annie, she wouldn’t be able to explain the matter when the latter learned about it someday. “Richard Lloyd, huh? I met him before. He’s the one assigned to

the one who protected you this time? How many times have you met him? What do you think of him? Hurry and tell me about it! I’m dying to know everything about him.” Rubbing her hands together, she

was lost for words for a moment. Seems like Annie assumes that Richard and I didn’t meet often.

as soon as she uttered the first syllable, Annie held her hand and asked again, “How is he? Is he easy to get along with? Is he a serious man? He knows that

suddenly clenched. Seeing the curious look in Annie’s eyes, she found herself at a

she said before stepping aside to answer the phone. “Hey, Grandpa! We’re coming,” she said. Then, she hung up and said to Angela, “Angela, go put on

the closet, she leaned against the wall wearily and let out a sigh. In the end, she grabbed an overcoat and went out with

She said in surprise, “Why are you dressed so simply? You’re not wearing makeup, nor are

her head with a smile. “It’s okay, Mom.

“Miss Angela, this fell out of your clothes.” She was holding a pink raw crystal in her hand. Angela was lost for words

heart twinged. As she took the crystal, Annie leaned over curiously to look at it, asking,

in the mountains.” Angela put the crystal into her

the crystal into a

Richard that she wanted to have the crystal made into two pendants so that they’d each have one. Right now, however, she didn’t want to make the crystal into

but the latter couldn’t stop talking about the subject just now. She pestered Angela with questions, asking, “Angela, tell me about Richard. Is he easy

but he seems very busy. I rarely saw him,

of our engagement dinner last time.”

to him? Has the date been

shyly, “It’s still early for that! We’ve only met once, after all. But Grandpa said that Richard’s

surged within her. Her feelings were mixed, but she was also

messages, but he didn’t reply to any of them. I once suspected that I had the wrong phone number,” Annie said

looked at her. “He didn’t reply to

sent him almost 50 text messages. I wonder if he’s so busy that he doesn’t have time to text

spends lots of time reading over there. But how could he be so cruel as to not reply to any of Annie’s messages? “How

her instead, saying, “It’s okay, Angela. I know that he’s busy; perhaps he’s rushed off his feet with lots

busy at all, and that he had plenty of time and was ignoring her text messages on purpose. She also

aren’t you angry about that?” Angela asked while

I’m happy as long as he saw my messages. I’m just texting him about my feelings, anyway. I’m afraid of bothering him, but I can’t

as possible instead of letting the latter get her hopes up for nothing. Doesn’t he want to

of you for being able to see him. If only I were quarantined along with you at the time. That way, I’d be able to see him as

engagement. If only I knew that he was Annie’s fiancé. That way, what happened after that wouldn’t have

you manage to

reading.” Angela pursed her lips, not

one protecting you at the time. Had I known it earlier, I’d have gone with you no matter what,” Annie said with a look of regret. “Annie, aren’t you angry about that?” Angela asked while looking

a sigh in secret. What sort of cruel fate is it that bound Richard

at

had returned safely, his face broke into a cheerful smile. “You’re back at

Grandpa,” Angela said while walking up

that you’re back. At last, we can put our

her uncle and aunt. “Hi,

the engagement dinner last time. Come to think of it, it’s been two years since

embarrassed upon seeing them. Just then, Gilbert asked, “Dad, are the Lloyds coming

at Joshua with a panic-stricken expression. What? Are the

said his grandson had yet to

back in its place. She really didn’t want to run into Richard on such an occasion.

luxurious private room, everyone was talking about what had happened to Angela this time. Daphne also had a car accident because of this incident. If she

realized that nothing made her happier than being able to reunite with her family.

place? Tell me so that I can prepare a wedding gift for her,” Daphne asked with

minds on Annie’s wedding, which they cared a lot about. She replied

lowered her head while sipping a cup of tea that she was holding. It was apparent from the way Jennifer had referred to Richard that she was treating him as her

had started to talk about her wedding, Annie couldn’t help but blush shyly. Richard’s tall figure appeared in her mind. How I wish he

chuckle. “I’ll talk to Phillip in the next few days to have the wedding

by accident in a moment of absentmindedness. She quickly covered her mouth and coughed a few times under the table. When Daphne saw this, she quickly stretched out her hand and patted her on the

choke on

said before standing up and leaving the dining table. She walked very quickly, leaving the private room as if she were fleeing from it. She had no intention of going to the washroom; she

all the way into the hall from the private room, only to see someone performing a piano piece at the scene. After standing there for a while, she noticed that the young lady on stage seemed to be leaving, upon which

and replied with a smile, “Yes, of course. Feel free

the piano in amazement. When they saw a different lady sitting at the piano, they were attracted to her good looks. She was dressed in white while wearing her hair down. What captivated them the most was her delicate features. She looked graceful and refreshing, like the warm sunshine in this

danced fluidly across the keyboard, bringing the most

the dining table. She walked very quickly, leaving the private room as if she were fleeing from it. She had no intention of going to the

female diner got so entranced by the music that she couldn’t help but praise, “Her skills are close to that of a grandmaster,

Not only is she beautiful, but she’s so skilled at

trench coat, he projected a commanding presence. He walked in long strides, as if he were coming for dinner in a hurry. However, as soon as he entered the restaurant, he was drawn to the sound of the piano playing smoothly. When he looked up in the piano’s direction, his dark and deep

this moment, Angela was closing her eyes while lowering them slightly. Her face, which was even more gorgeous

the restaurant. Richard couldn’t move an inch. In an instant, his eyes betrayed a hint of tenderness; even his lips curled into a smile. He stared at the lady on stage

piece seemed to be coming to a stop, Richard finally came to his senses. He quickly stepped behind a pillar that happened to conceal his figure. The diner at the table next to the pillar looked at him in bewilderment, but his gaze was

moment. Just then, a waiter came over with a glass of red wine. He said to her, “Miss, a customer has

saw two men standing in front of the French window. The younger one among them, who was a graceful-looking man, raised his glass at her as though he admired her

up as well. While she was walking toward the private room, the man came to her side, saying, “Miss, you played the piano very well. I wonder if I have the honor of getting to know

the attention of anyone, Angela replied thankfully, “Thanks for the compliment.” With that,

out his hand and stopped her. “Miss, I really wish

caught in an awkward

voice she heard and turned around to find Richard standing behind her. It was as if she were dreaming, seeing him in person. “You…” Her throat dried up, her heart raced,

waiter wheeled a cleaning cart around the table to clean it up after several customers had left the room. Then, Richard told the waiter, “Clean this up later,” as he opened

breath, she asked,

dinner with

in Averna. When she suddenly thought of her family, who were in another room, she asked with her lips pursed,

anything but stared at her with an intense gaze. As he looked at her, he observed the tears that started

away in embarrassment, and she wiped away the tears that had already formed in her eyes. “Why won’t you go?” she asked again. Angela was startled and dismayed by the voice she heard and turned around to find Richard standing behind her.

chin, turning her face to look at him even

panicked and pushed

express your rejection

response to his words, Angela felt a spark of anger rise and said bluntly, “You don’t have to tell me that. I can protect myself.” Soon after, she remembered Annie’s countless text messages to him. Hence, she raised her head and asked, “Why didn’t you reply to Annie’s text messages? Do you know how hurtful

women I’m not interested in,” Richard stated coldly. His eyes softened when he looked at her as if trying to convince her that she was the only

she was being submerged in them. She held her breath for such a prolonged period that she heaved a sigh of relief when she finally came to her senses. She shook her head and pleaded, “Please, don’t look at me that way.” When she realized she couldn’t stay in front

his arms with no apparent force. He held one hand around her waist and the other behind her head to support her while he kissed her passionately, and it took

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