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

can’t believe she just kissed Ren! She felt like she didn’t know her daughter. What Ruka did just crossed all the

did this happen? Where did I go

too far, but I guess it’s

She didn’t need Ruka to be successful or anything, but at least she had to

raised you, Ruka!”

come back to the dining room, but she was still too nervous to go inside. She said,

he went inside without her. The moment he took his seat, Sophie looked at him sheepishly. Ren ignored her. He had decided to

Ruka took her seat, and to her surprise, she didn’t see her

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

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

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

surprised. We’re going

with their meal after a while. Charlotte invited everyone for tea, but Claire was already saying goodbye. Scarlet wanted them to stay, but Claire insisted on

really have to go, Scarlet. Thanks for inviting

dragged her tipsy husband out. Ren knew they were leaving, so he came over and said, “Mr. Singed is drunk.

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

was reluctant to leave, but her

be going home

Text me when you

“Sure.” Ruka nodded.

see Ruka and her family leave.

got in the car, Robert complained, “What’s the rush?

We’re going home.” Claire was looking upset, and her temper was

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 looked outside, her chest feeling stuffy. She

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

is depressing. Finally, she asked,

held her emotions back. She didn’t want

mirror. Claire was looking

She just came

Richard and the young master

inside right away. Instead, she leaned her ear against the door to listen. Someone was talking inside, and it

up

doorknob, and now she had opened the door

calmly, “Yes, I

Why are you giving it

shock. God. Show

surprise. “And how did

really like her?” he asked.

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

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 them down,” Richard argued.

the door opened. She

and his heart skipped a beat. He quickly held her up. Angie blushed. “Sorry.

he thought well of her because of what she did for

the couch and crouched down to check on

think I should be here. She stood up and limped toward the door. “You gentlemen go ahead. I’ll go

her to her room,

“Sure.” Ren nodded.

knees. Richard carried

interrupting their conversation. She was worried

“I’m sorry. Richard. I—”

your fault,”

Based on their conversation, she knew Ren’s

Ruka. It’s unbelievable. However, Angela thought Ruka was lucky she had a

Ren?” Angela cupped his

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

your career

answered without any

if I were to be kidnapped,

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

she was as lucky as Ruka was. Both of them met gentlemen who would give up everything for them. She smiled. “Now can you see why Uncle Ren is giving the election up for her?

decision, but now Angela made things clear

and she pinched his brows. “Don’t fret over it. We’ll help them if they need

a servant came

Sophie got up and said goodbye to Charlotte, then she went with the servant. Right after she was gone, Ren came in and took

want to

have to wait until

Miss Liamson over, Mom. I have

him in surprise. “Really? Who’s the lady who caught your

her to you

home for dinner. Looks like the wedding’s coming soon. She nodded. “I’ll be waiting then. I’ll see to Miss Liamson in

nodded. “Sure. I’ll be going back

It’d be best if you can have your own kid next year,” Charlotte told Ren

into Angela, who was also making her way to where Scarlet was to

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

their own good. Yeah, they’re not related by blood, but Ren’s in

any outsiders to tell us what to do. Mind your own business, Miss Liamson,” Angela retorted. She knew Sophie’s

just yet. Someday, I

of that are

servant then came for her. “Miss Liamson, Madam Charlotte is in the tea

befriend anyone in this household was a waste of time. She would rather make Charlotte happy, since

her made her feel great relief, though

and happily took the seat beside

a gift for you. It’s been great talking to you. Do

The gift and what Charlotte said

giving me up? Why?

enough that I get to talk to you.” She pushed

you very much, but Ren told me that he has someone he likes now. I don’t want you to waste your time on him anymore. You’re a brilliant girl. You’ll

down. She was smiling, but her eyes were filled with disappointment.

of a sudden, she realized something. She sneered quietly,

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

sighed. “He’s keeping her under wraps.

hint of evil glinted in Sophie’s eyes. He’s not being mysterious. He’s just too scared to tell you guys who he likes. Oh, so he’s going to toss his future away and reveal his sordid relationship

reveal it if he wasn’t the vice president, but since

really want to tell you, but it might upset you, Charlotte.” Sophie bit her lip and

me,” Charlotte asked curiously.

was still

you see?” Charlotte’s interest was

came out holding hands. Ruka was the one who held Ren’s hand first, but that can’t be real. I must have been seeing things. She can’t be dating Ren. Scarlet’s her

The old lady looked furious. She asked with a trembling

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 know

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

Sophie stood up. She

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

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 her

picked up her bag and tried to leave. Angela was hurrying

was giving her. Wait. She might have something to do with this. Angela grabbed her by the collar. “What

go. I have to go.” She

told her about that. I can’t

didn’t regain consciousness. Harold was asleep from drinking too

Charlotte up and quickly went into it. The ambulance quickly made for the hospital, while Richard and Angela were

her phone up and

“What is it, Scarlet?”

on our way

“What happened to her?”

got some shock. We’re on our way to the hospital now. Don’t worry.

“I’ll be right there.”

exactly young anymore.

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

you’re saying Grandma fainted because she told her about that

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