Never Too Far Novel

Chapter 1121-1130

“Thank you… Angela.” Ruka took her hand, feeling the warmth of being supported.

Angela burst out laughing. “Should I call you Aunt Ruka now?”

Ruka instantly blushed with her head lowered. At any rate, these generational issues were indeed messy.

“I…” She bit her red lips, so embarrassed that she didn’t know what to say.

Angela stopped teasing Ruka and reached out to hug her. “No matter what our titles are, we’ll decide on that when the time comes. Right now, the most important thing is that you guys are together. I promise that Richard and I will support you.”

Ruka felt anxious all of a sudden. “Richard…”

“As long as I’m on your side, he wouldn’t dare to oppose me!” Angela huffed.

Ruka looked at her gratefully. Although Angela’s words did not represent everyone else’s opinions, her support was enough to warm her heart.

“Miss Singed, Mrs. Lloyd, you’re all here! Lunch is starting soon over at the hall,” informed the maids.

Ruka and Angela exchanged glances and walked toward the hall, arm in arm. Meanwhile, Sophie was already sitting at the table, and Mrs. Husson had arranged for her to sit beside Ren. Although he had not come down yet, they were clearly seated together, so Sophie glanced at Ruka intentionally.

Ruka sat beside her parents, while Angela also sat beside Richard. He then looked at her with a meaningful gaze as her words today had also startled him.

“Why hasn’t Ren come down yet?” Mrs. Husson asked the maid.

“Mr. Husson is in a call upstairs. He must be busy settling his work. He’ll come down soon.”

“This boy always has a busy schedule. It’s so difficult to even meet him,” Mrs. Husson complained to everyone at the table.

While saying so, they could tell she was proud of her son.

Only Scarlet could respond to her mother. She smiled and replied, “If Ren isn’t doing well, you’d be anxious, but now that he’s doing well, you still nag about him.”

As soon as she said that, everyone laughed, but Mrs. Husson sighed and replied, “He’s good in everything besides his marriage!” After she finished speaking, she looked at Sophie again with joy in her eyes.

When she felt Mrs. Husson’s gaze on her, Sophie lowered her head shyly. After that, she turned to look at Ruka with a triumphant smirk.

Watching that scene, Ruka felt heartbroken.

At this moment, Ren’s tall and handsome figure stepped into the doorway. He glanced at the empty chair at the table, whereas Angela came up with a plan. She quickly got up and said to Ren, “Uncle Ren, please sit here.”

After speaking, Angela got up and sat next to Sophie. She then linked her arms with Sophie and uttered intimately, “Miss Liamson, I like you so much! Let’s sit together!”

Sophie instantly stiffened. She could tell that Angela was deliberately separating her and Ren.

Watching them, Richard was also slightly puzzled. He knew what was going on in his wife’s mind. Therefore, Ren sat down beside Richard. He held up the teacup and looked at Ruka from the edge of his cup. The girl was seated diagonally opposite him.

Ruka raised her head and met his gaze. Then, she pursed her red lips nervously and lowered her head.

After Richard was reminded by Angela, he deliberately turned his gaze to his uncle and found that although he was drinking tea, he was actually looking at Ruka.

Men understood men best, so Richard instantly felt a tug at his heartstrings. Could Angela be right about them?

“Come on, let’s raise a toast together for our gathering today,” said Scarlet as she stood up.

Except for the two elders who did not stand up, everyone else got up and clinked each other’s glasses. The atmosphere instantly became cheerful.

After the first glass of wine, everyone started to dig in. Sophie could not help but gently asked Ren, “Ren, I’d like to eat some fish. Can you get some for me?”

“You want some fish? Let me help you.” Angela was the most proactive one and quickly grabbed a piece for Sophie. The latter silently cursed her for ruining her chances.

Richard knew what his wife was getting at, and he smiled dryly.

“Come, dig in, Angela,” Charlotte told Angela and even called out to Ruka. “And you too, Ruka. Look at you, all skin and bones. Eat.”

Ruka pursed her lips with a smile. “Of course, Grandma.”

She felt Ren shooting her a conflicted look.

Sophie smiled. “You’re the youngest one in the family, huh, Ruka? Scarlet’s goddaughter, eh? I heard she likes you the most. Here, a toast for you.”

She was reminding Ruka that she was the youngest around for a reason. Sophie wanted to push her down and keep her subservient.

“Thank you, Miss Liamson.” Ruka raised her glass half-heartedly and returned the toast.

“I envy Ruka. She has two moms and two dads. Harold, Charlotte, and uncle love her too,” Sophie continued.

Ruka bit her fork. She was a little panicked. Honestly, she was so nervous, she didn’t even dare to meet Ren’s gaze. She was worried Sophie might tell everyone about her relationship with him. She didn’t want that dream to happen in real life. What if his family yells at him? What if he hurts them because of me?

“Well, I mean, everyone’s different, Miss Liamson. For example, some people aren’t loved by their family, unlike Ruka is. Don’t you think so?” Angela snapped.

Sophie shut up and laughed at herself. “I guess so. I’m not as lucky as she is.”

Ruka stood up and announced, “I need to use the bathroom.”

She left the room quickly, and Ren looked at her, worried. He held his phone up. “I’m gonna make a call.” And then he left as well.

Sophie stared in the direction they left. Angela rested her chin on her hands. “Stop staring, Miss Liamson. Dig in.”

She then looked at Richard and winked. It was as if she was saying, See? I hit the bullseye.

Richard’s brows knitted together. That’s not the problem here. This is a complex case that needs to be dealt with.

The bathroom was just an excuse for Ruka to get some fresh air. The tension was too much back in there, and her heart kept thumping furiously. It almost suffocated her.

A gust of cold wind blew across her the moment she came to the garden, causing her hair to billow in the wind. She had taken her coat off, so she was wearing nothing but her white dress. The cold air was making her shiver. She wanted to back away.

Then again, someone pulled her into a warm embrace. It surprised her. She looked back and saw Ren. He looked worried and sympathetic.

“It’s cold out here, so why did you come out?” He led her into a greenhouse where the heater was on.

Ruka pulled her hand back. She was worried some servant might come out and see them. He sighed. “Don’t take what Sophie said to heart. She’s just an outsider.”

She didn’t want to tell him that Sophie threatened her before. It would just give him unwanted pressure. She nodded. “Sure. I don’t really mind what she said.”

Back in the dining room, Claire had also excused herself to go to the restroom. She thought she would run into her daughter there, but she didn’t see her, even when she was done relieving herself. It annoyed her.

It’s mealtime. Where is that girl? We’re guests here. She can’t run around. She’s not a kid anymore.

Claire was a strict mother. She went to look for her daughter so she could take her back to the dining hall. Going back alone was clearly rude.

I wonder if she’s in the greenhouse. Claire went to the greenhouse and heard sounds of conversation coming from one of the rooms, so she approached it.

Ruka and Ren were inside the room. She was feeling better after that little counseling session Ren gave her.

They were sitting face to face. Claire looked in and heaved a sigh of relief. I finally found her. So she was meeting Ren.

Just when she was about to call out to her daughter, Ruka spread her arms and hugged Ren. She even stood on tiptoes and kissed his cheek.

Claire’s eyes went wide with shock. What is she doing? She can’t do that to Ren!

She couldn’t see the look on Ren’s face, since his back was turned to her. However, she did see how impertinent Ruka was, and then the girl actually smiled shyly.

Ren said, “I think we should head back now.”

“Sure.” Ruka nodded.

heart would burst from her chest. She quickly went to the garden in case Ruka and Ren found out she was eavesdropping, even

Ren! She felt like she didn’t know her daughter. What Ruka did just crossed

I go wrong? She can’t kiss her

heaving. Ruka’s gone too far, but

their children, including Claire. She didn’t need Ruka to be successful or anything, but at

we raised you,

dining room, but she was still

moment he took his seat, Sophie looked at him sheepishly. Ren ignored her.

came back. Ruka took her seat, and to her surprise, she didn’t see her mother. Where did

Harold, was weighed down by their own thoughts. They were having a good

when Claire came back. She was looking happy a while ago, but now it

at her, and Claire turned around to meet her gaze as well. She heaved

surprised. We’re going

were almost done with their meal after a while. Charlotte invited everyone for tea, but Claire was already saying goodbye. Scarlet

really have to go, Scarlet. Thanks for

tipsy husband out. Ren knew they were leaving, so he came over and

president. Ruka will drive. We’ll

reluctant to leave, but her

going home

me when you

“Sure.” Ruka nodded.

call. She was delighted to see Ruka and her family leave. Once she leaves, I’ll get

got in the car, Robert complained, “What’s the rush? I wanted to have a few

going home.” Claire was looking upset,

in the backseat. She stared at her

aside from her

Finally, she

We’ll talk when we get home.” Claire held her emotions back. She didn’t want

rear-view mirror. Claire

one to talk to. She just came

the young master are in the study,” she

ear against the door to

up

shocked Angela. She was holding the doorknob, and now she

answered calmly,

are you giving it up? Because

almost leaped in shock.

“And how

her?” he asked.

the french window. “Yes, I do,” he answered, still as calm as

why you’re giving up? Because of her? Grandpa won’t accept this, uncle. And neither will my mother. And everyone who supports you. They’re supporting you because they trust you. You’re gonna let

the conversation, she turned the doorknob without noticing, and the door opened. She let out a gasp and

beat. He quickly held her up. Angie blushed. “Sorry. I didn’t

was a likable woman, and he thought well

Richard took her to the couch and crouched down to check on

I’m fine.” I don’t think I should be here. She stood up and limped toward the door. “You gentlemen go ahead.

said, “I’ll take her to her

“Sure.” Ren nodded.

knees. Richard

conversation. She

“I’m sorry. Richard. I—”

your fault,” he

looking tense. Based on their conversation, she knew Ren’s relationship with Ruka was

up for Ruka. It’s unbelievable. However, Angela thought Ruka was lucky she had a man who loved her so much, he would make such

you worried about Ren?” Angela cupped his face. She was worried about

“I’m worried about Grandpa and Grandma. They expect big things from Uncle Ren. This might

me? Would you give up your career for me?” she asked seriously, still holding

without any hesitation, “Of

were to be kidnapped, and they want you in

was getting nervous. “I’ll

everything for them. She smiled. “Now can you see why Uncle Ren is giving the election up for her? Because he loves her, just like you love

now Angela made things clear for him. He

frowning, and she pinched his brows. “Don’t fret over it. We’ll help them

was laughing at something Sophie said. Just then, a servant came in. “Miss Liamson? Miss Scarlet would like to talk to

then she went with the servant. Right after she was gone,

I want to tell

of her tea. “Really? Why did you have to wait until she’s gone to bring that up?” Oh, finally. He’s

inviting Miss Liamson over, Mom. I have someone

looked at him in surprise. “Really? Who’s the

her to you guys

dinner. Looks like the wedding’s coming soon. She nodded. “I’ll be waiting

nodded. “Sure. I’ll be going

you can have your own kid next year,” Charlotte told Ren as he left

ran into Angela, who was also making her way to where Scarlet was to spend some time with her, in the corridor. Even before they talked, tension was already rising in

Liamson. I heard what you told Ruka today. Back off if you know what’s good for

own good. Yeah, they’re not related by blood, but Ren’s in a sensitive position. He can’t afford to

need any outsiders to tell us what to do. Mind your own business, Miss Liamson,”

call me an outsider just yet. Someday,

that are slim.” Angela

chest was heaving in anger. Another servant then came for her. “Miss Liamson,

time. She would rather make Charlotte happy, since she was

Ren told her made her feel great relief, though

room and happily took the seat beside Charlotte. “Hi, Charlotte.

for you. It’s been great talking to you. Do visit me often, alright?” Charlotte gave her

Charlotte said were bad signs.

giving me up? Why? Did Angela do something

It’s great enough that I get to talk to you.” She pushed the gift back into Charlotte’s

has someone he likes now. I don’t want you to waste your time on him anymore. You’re a brilliant girl. You’ll find a nice

smiling, but her eyes were filled with disappointment. I see. So I didn’t make the

she realized something. She sneered quietly, He has

who’s the

her, and she sighed. “He’s keeping her under wraps.

tell you guys who he likes. Oh, so he’s going to toss his future away and reveal

since he’s still the VP, he needs to keep his

tell you, but it might upset you, Charlotte.” Sophie bit her lip and acted like

is it? Tell me,” Charlotte asked curiously.

before lunch.” She blinked innocently. The lady was still keeping up the act.

see?” Charlotte’s

the study. I didn’t see what they were doing inside, but they came out holding hands. Ruka was the one who held Ren’s hand first, but that can’t be real. I must have been

shattered into pieces. The old lady looked furious. She asked with a

head. “No, that’s not what I said. I said I saw her holding Ren’s hand, but I don’t know if

was just going to get up, but then dizziness washed over her, and she

Sophie stood up. She shouted,

a quick dash into the room. One of them called the hospital, while the other summoned the family

sight of it made Sophie gulp. Fear was finally kicking in. She had no idea what she said would make Charlotte faint, but then she realized that the lady was almost eighty. Of course telling

Sophie quickly picked up her bag and tried to leave. Angela was

something to do with this. Angela grabbed her by the collar. “What did you

go.” She escaped Angela’s grasp

She must have told her about that. I can’t believe an outsider broke the news to

she still didn’t regain consciousness. Harold was asleep from drinking too much, so Scarlet told everyone not to wake

and quickly went into it. The ambulance quickly made for the hospital, while Richard

picked her phone up and called

“What is it, Scarlet?”

our way

“What happened to her?”

We’re on our way

“I’ll be right there.”

not exactly young anymore. We need to be prepared for

then she told Richard about how Sophie looked all nervous and left in a

told her about that on purpose?” He frowned. Anger was welling up in

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