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.

would burst from her chest. She quickly went to the garden in case Ruka and

to cool down with the breeze, but to no avail. I can’t believe she just kissed Ren! She felt like she didn’t know her daughter. What Ruka did just crossed all the boundaries she set

Where did I go wrong? She can’t kiss her

chest was heaving. Ruka’s gone too far, but I guess it’s

for their children, including Claire. She didn’t need Ruka to be successful or anything, but at least she had to be an upright

we raised you, Ruka!” Claire felt like

Ruka and Ren had come back to the dining room, but she was still too nervous to go inside. She said, “I’ll

Sophie looked at him sheepishly. Ren ignored her. He had decided to make it clear that he wasn’t dating Sophie.

Ruka a jealous look when she came back. Ruka took her seat,

Robert and Harold, was weighed down by their own thoughts. They were having a good time drinking and didn’t get weighed down by anything, maybe

back. She was looking happy a while ago, but now it was obvious

to meet her gaze as well. She heaved a big sigh. “Finish your

surprised. We’re

while. Charlotte invited everyone for tea, but Claire was already saying goodbye.

really have to go, Scarlet. Thanks for

out. Ren knew they were leaving, so he came over and said, “Mr. Singed is drunk. I’ll get someone

said, “It’s alright, vice president. Ruka will drive.

to leave, but her

be going home

safely. Text me when

“Sure.” Ruka nodded.

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

rush? I wanted

home.” Claire was looking upset, and her temper was

got into the driver’s seat. She adjusted the seat until she was comfortable in it, then she revved the car up. Claire was in the backseat. She stared at her daughter, and she teared up angrily. The lady

mother would usually love to chat with her, but aside from her father mumbling in his drunken stupor, nobody said anything. Even if her mother did speak up, it

this is depressing. Finally, she asked, “Are you

We’ll talk when we get home.” Claire held her emotions back. She

the rear-view mirror. Claire

Husson Residence, Angela was feeling bored because Ruka was gone and she had no one to talk to. She just came back to the living room after making a call, but Richard wasn’t there. She asked the servant

Richard and the young master are in the study,” she

ear against the door to listen. Someone was talking inside, and it was Richard. He

up

holding the doorknob, and now she had opened

calmly, “Yes,

“Why? Why are you giving it

almost leaped in shock. God. Show more

narrowed his eyes in surprise. “And how did you

you really like her?” he asked.

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

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

and the door opened. She let out

looked at her, and his heart skipped a beat. He quickly held her up. Angie blushed. “Sorry. I didn’t mean

well of

her to the couch and

be here. She stood up and limped toward the

“I’ll take her to

“Sure.” Ren nodded.

must have hurt her knees. Richard carried her in

conversation. She was worried

“I’m sorry. Richard. I—”

your fault,” he

Angela realized he was looking tense. Based

Angela thought Ruka was lucky she had a

about Ren?” Angela cupped his face. She was

Grandpa and Grandma. They expect big things from Uncle Ren. This might

me? Would you give up your career

without any hesitation, “Of

you do if I were to be kidnapped, and they want you

her. For some reason, he was getting nervous. “I’ll kill them if

them. She smiled. “Now

was just too surprised by Ren’s decision, but now

pinched his brows. “Don’t

Charlotte was laughing at something Sophie said. Just then, a servant came

the servant. Right

something I want to tell you,

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

Miss Liamson over, Mom. I have someone I

surprise. “Really?

her to you

dinner. Looks like the wedding’s coming soon. She nodded.

I’ll be

possible. It’d be best if you can have your own

was to spend some time with her, in the corridor. Even before they talked, tension was already rising in

on Ren, Miss Liamson. I heard what you told Ruka today. Back off if you know what’s

took it the wrong way, Angela. It was for their own good. Yeah, they’re not related by blood, but Ren’s in a sensitive position. He can’t afford to get hit by any scandals. The election is just around the corner. If someone finds out he’s in love with his

to tell us what to do. Mind your own business,

call me an outsider just yet. Someday, I might be your aunt,” Sophie said

that

her. “Miss Liamson, Madam Charlotte is in the tea

waste of time. She would rather make Charlotte happy, since she was the one calling all the shots

What Ren told her made her feel great relief, though she was a little unhappy that

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

Sophie. There you are. Here’s a gift for you. It’s been great talking to you. Do visit me often, alright?” Charlotte gave her a

a smart woman. The gift and what Charlotte said were bad signs. Her

Why?

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

he likes now. I don’t want you to waste your time

looked down. She was smiling, but her eyes were filled with disappointment. I see. So I didn’t make

a sudden, she realized something. She sneered

Charlotte. “Charlotte, may I know who’s the lady

sighed. “He’s keeping her under wraps. Wonder

tell you guys who he likes. Oh, so

since he’s still the VP, he

I really want to tell you, but it might upset you,

asked curiously.

for Ren before lunch.” She blinked innocently. The lady was still keeping up the act. “I did

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

She asked with a trembling voice,

horrified. She quickly shook her head. “No, that’s not what I said. I said I saw her holding Ren’s hand, but I don’t

table. She was just going to get up, but then dizziness washed over her, and she slumped

She shouted, “Charlotte fainted! Somebody,

One of them called the hospital, while the other summoned the

kicking in. She had no idea what she said would make Charlotte faint, but then she realized

up her bag and tried to leave. Angela was

noticed the nervous look Sophie was giving her. Wait. She might have something to do with this.

me go. I have to go.” She

told her about that. I can’t believe an

They massaged her temples and wrists, but she still didn’t regain consciousness. Harold was asleep from drinking too much,

it. The ambulance quickly made for the hospital, while Richard and Angela were following it in

picked her phone up and

“What is it, Scarlet?”

on our

“What happened to her?”

on our way to the

“I’ll be right there.”

come too.” Mom’s not exactly young anymore. We need

Richard about how Sophie looked

her about that on purpose?” He frowned.

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