Never Too Far Novel

Chapter 1131-1140

“I don’t think there’s anything to worry about. Mr. and Mrs. Singed will be more than happy to accept this.” Angela smiled.

“I’ll have to talk to them myself. Honestly, I’m a bit embarrassed to bring this up.” Scarlet was really in a dilemma now. How am I supposed to convince my best friend to marry their young and lovely daughter to my old and single brother? I can’t do that.

“I’m counting on you, sis.” Ren wrapped his arm around her shoulder. There was a silent plea in his eyes.

Scarlet just realized Ren hid his feelings for Ruka really deep within. She didn’t even notice it for the longest time. But then they’re childhood friends, and Ruka moved in with him for almost a whole month. It’s honestly not that far-fetched that they become lovers.

“But we can’t let the public know about this, or it’ll affect the number of votes he gets,” Walter said.

Richard looked at Ren. He was trying to tell him not to drop out of the election.

Ren wouldn’t let his family down, not after they gave him their support in his relationship. Not to mention he needed to get Harold’s approval too. If he wanted his father’s approval, he had to get reelected in the coming election.

“Yeah. You and Ruka will have to wait, Ren. We’ll talk about marriage after May.” Scarlet was worried as well. “I did tell everyone she’s my goddaughter. Your rivals might use that against you if they know.”

“Yes. We can’t ruin his chances of getting reelected, so keep this between us. Don’t tell anyone.” Charlotte knew what her priorities were.

“I’ll join this election and do my best,” Ren promised.

“Why did you pass out all of a sudden, Mom?” Scarlet was worried about Charlotte.

“Oh, it’s nothing much.” Charlotte finally saw through Sophie. She told me about Ren dating Ruka on purpose just to make me think badly of Ruka. Charlotte was relieved she didn’t tell Ren to marry Sophie, or the family would eventually turn into shambles.

Angela wanted to tell her that it was all Sophie’s fault, but since Charlotte was broad-minded enough not to bring it up, she was in no position to talk about it. Gotta learn to be as generous as Charlotte is.

“And pay a visit to the Singeds, Scarlet. See if they’d like to marry Ruka off to Ren?” Charlotte was really happy. She wanted to settle this as soon as possible. Hey, I’m gonna have a daughter-in-law soon. Settle all this stuff ASAP.

“Sure. I’ll be going to their place in a bit, Mom.” Scarlet smiled and got up. She told Walter, “Let’s go, honey. Richard and the others can handle things on this side.”

Walter patted Ren’s shoulder. “Leave the talking to us, Ren. We’ll handle this for you.”

“I’m counting on you, Walter.”

Scarlet and Walter left. Charlotte was in a really good mood. She pulled her blanket down and tried to get out of bed, and Ren stopped her. “Get some more rest, Mom.”

“Nope. I passed out only because I was too angry. Now I’m not angry anymore.”

A doctor came in with some meds, and a gust of breeze carried the smell of pills through the ward. Angela took a whiff of it and felt her stomach churn. She covered her mouth and retched.

Everyone looked at her. She blushed. “The smell of meds always makes my stomach churn. Sorry.”

Charlotte was looking delighted. “We’re at a hospital. Quick, see if you’re pregnant.”

Angela’s face turned even redder. She quickly waved her hands. “No. Richard and I aren’t planning on having any kids just yet.”

Richard quickly realized what was happening thanks to his great memory. There was this one time when Angela insisted on having sex with him, and they went through with it before he could get any protection on. She initiated, to say the least.

Did she get pregnant from that one time? Richard held her hand. “We’re getting you checked.”

Ren saw them off enviously, while Charlotte clapped her hands. “Yay, double the fun!”

Angela muttered, “I’m not pregnant. I don’t need this checkup.”

“Remember the time when we were in the mountains? When we did it in the car?” Richard jogged her memory.

She blushed and blinked quickly. “That can’t be possible, right?”

“Never say never. Just get the checkup and see what’s happening.” He led her to a consultation room, and the doctor prescribed a pregnancy test for her.

Angela’s heart was thumping. She leaned against the chair and recalled what happened that day, which made her blush. Richard had taken her on a hiking trip out of the blue. The view was great, and Richard looked really hot, so she went in for a little thrill.

He handed the test to her and persuaded gently, “Get tested.”

Angela went reluctantly. She wasn’t prepared to be a mother so soon, since she wanted some more alone time with Richard.

She was sitting on the toilet bowl, waiting for the results to come out. After the first red line made its appearance, she stared at the second line to see if it would show up. The light was dim, and she was a little short-sighted, so she didn’t notice the vague second line. She came back out happily.

The girl even washed the test and took it out with her just to prove that she wasn’t pregnant. Angela came out of the restroom and looked at Richard.

Angela narrowed her eyes. She wanted to tease him a little. “Guess what the result is.”

Well, she looks happy, so it’s negative then. No way she’d look so delighted otherwise.

“Let me have a look.” Richard extended his hand.

“Here you go. There’s only one line.” Angela handed it to him happily.

Richard took it and had a look. His eyes widened in surprise. He had to blink a few times to make sure he wasn’t seeing the wrong thing. She said there’s only one line.

But there are two here.

“Are you sure you looked at it seriously?”

“I did.” She nodded.

He handed the test back to her. “I think you might wanna look at it again.”

Angela’s smile froze. She took it back and looked closely. “Wait. Two lines? I’m pregnant?”

Richard wrapped his arm around her shoulder and kissed her hair. “The baby’s on the way.”

Angela was amused and a little miffed. Gotta watch how wild I get next time, or I might get knocked up again.

“Well, guess my folks are gonna be really happy then.” She changed her attitude. The baby’s on its way, so I guess I’ll just roll with it.

Richard’s heart went out for her. She’s scared of injections. Labor’s gonna be hell for her.

“Wanna see if it’s a boy or a girl?”

“Nah. We’ll find out eventually.” He smiled.

Angela just wanted to find out beforehand so she could buy the things her baby needed. But if Richard says it’s okay, then it’s okay.

They went back to the ward, and Richard announced the good news to Charlotte. Charlotte was over the moon as expected. She told Angela to sit beside her and gave her tips on how to get through the pregnancy.

At the same time, Scarlet and Walter were on their way to the Singeds’ place. Scarlet still had mixed emotions about it, but overall, they would be happy if this worked out.

Unbeknownst to them, the Singed household did not share their happiness. Ruka was lying on her bed, crying her heart out. Claire had locked herself up in her room as well. She still couldn’t get over it. She just thought her daughter shouldn’t ingratiate herself to the Hussons.

Things were grim in the Singed household. Robert was sleeping on the couch. He had no idea about the turmoil his wife and his daughter just went through. Claire locked herself up in her room and thought about how her daughter grew up. She just couldn’t figure out how her daughter became a shallow person who only cared about people with money and power.

Ruka was in her room as well. She had gone from crying her heart out to staying still. All she could think of was the time she spent with Ren. And then… she started crying again.

She had never felt so helpless in her life before. She was in a state of distress. She had no idea how happy she would be if she dated him, but losing him would kill her inside.

It felt like everything was starting to spin, and the world became silent. She had fainted without anyone knowing.

Someone rang the doorbell.

Robert had just woken up. He sat up, wondering who it was. The man opened the door and saw Scarlet and Walter outside.

“Scarlet? Walter? What brings you here?” Robert was surprised. He thought they would have dinner at the Husson residence.

Okay, it’s a bit too quiet here. Scarlet asked, “Are Claire and Ruka home?”

Robert looked at the shoe rack. “Yeah. They’re in their own rooms.

“Good. We have something to talk about.” Scarlet smiled. She heard sounds of footsteps coming from the bedroom. Claire came down tying her hair. She was surprised that Scarlet and her husband were here.

“What happened to you, Claire?” Scarlet noticed that her friend’s eyes were puffy. She looked pale and exhausted.

Claire heaved a sigh and took a seat on the couch. “Scarlet, there’s something I need to tell you, but you might get angry too.”

“What is it?”

“It’s about Ruka. She… She’s a bad girl now.” The guilt Claire felt crushed her, and she buried her face in her hands and started crying.

Robert looked at his wife in shock. “Claire, just say what you have to say. Don’t cry. What do you mean, she’s a bad girl?”

Scarlet sat down beside her friend and patted her back. “Just say whatever is on your mind, Claire. Ruka’s a good girl. What do you mean she’s turned bad?”

Claire was too ashamed to look at Scarlet. She hung her head low. “Scarlet, Ruka is a good child at heart.”

“I know. I always thought she’s a kind, upright girl. Just tell us what happened. Don’t scare us!” she quickly said.

just tell us what happened!” Robert was shocked as

sighed. “Back at your house today, I… I saw

petrified. My daughter kissed the

didn’t notice

“This is why we’re here, Claire. Have you ever thought that

at Scarlet in disbelief. “What do you mean,

hospital. He really likes her. He hopes you’ll bless their relationship,” Walter

was a

I mean, Ren is the VP, and Ruka is just… Ruka.” Claire

quickly asked, “When did this happen?

Ren. They fell in love

did to Ruka.

anything? And I actually yelled at her.” Wait a minute. I don’t hear anything in her room. She should have noticed the conversation and come

from the couch and made

knocked on the door. “Ruka? It’s

from the inside. It couldn’t be opened, and

might be in danger!” Scarlet

was tearing up in panic. “Ruka,

It’s me, Scarlet. Let’s talk, alright?

the door and went inside. Ruka was lying on the bed. She might be asleep, but Claire

went to the bed and held Ruka. He checked her

wobbled. The guilt almost made her pass out as well, but Scarlet held her. “We gotta take her to the hospital, Claire.

with Ruka in his arms. Walter got into the car and revved it up. Scarlet took the passenger seat, while Claire got into the backseat.

yelling. I even made

It’s not your fault.” Scarlet turned

was taken

“Scarlet? What is it?”

tell you something, but promise me you’ll stay calm.” Scarlet was worried he might

happen to

trying to date you for money, so she scolded

could finish, Ren

here, Ren,” she

where you are, Scarlet,” he

up. She sighed. I can’t stop him. But she

ER and taken to a regular ward. She had an oxygen mask

this was a short-term passing out caused by great

of the bed, looking at her pale daughter. Ruka must have internalized all the blame. She knew

motorcade departed from the Husson Residence, and they were heading

Ren—there was a mask, a cap, and a pair of gold-rimmed glasses. He usually

you call Mrs. Husson and have her notify you once Miss Singed wakes up?” Elijah wasn’t big on the idea of

going in with

black off-road vehicles stopped by the roadside, and a black car went into the hospital’s car park. Elijah opened the

pair of gold-rimmed glasses, and a large black mask that hid most of his face. However, his tall figure and distinguished air still

all times. Walter and Robert were waiting for him in the corridor

his heart was moved. He was touched to see Ren coming to the hospital in spite of how dangerous it

Robert stepped

woken up yet?” Ren asked

in there with her right now,”

“Mr. Husson is here.”

tizzy, and Scarlet patted her hand to calm her down. “Don’t

pleased, but she was also feeling a little remorseful. At last, she realized how strong the feelings were between her daughter and Ren. She was also deeply moved by the fact that he came to visit Ruka despite how dangerous it

woman who was lying on the hospital bed hooked up

greeted him back a

a place to rest and let Ren sit with Ruka for a while.” Scarlet was more than happy to help her brother have some alone

nodded in agreement. She did not worry about leaving Ruka in Ren’s

said, “Ren, take good care of

“I will.” Ren nodded.

keep watch outside the room. Elijah was

right now was the nation’s vice

down by the bed and sighed. He figured out what happened based on what Scarlet told

a good scolding, huh? Ren blamed himself for it. It was his fault for not informing the Singeds

took her slightly chilly hand in his and

She vaguely heard a man’s voice that

slightly and her eyelashes fluttered as she slowly

her for a moment and she blinked

heard a deep voice calling out to

immediately, she saw Ren’s handsome face staring back at her. Startled, she quickly sat up in bed. “W-What are you doing

one fell swoop. He rested his chin on her head as he said, “Don’t worry. Your parents know all

tears as her despair surged up again. She grabbed his sleeves tightly and leaned against his chest. She was determined to be with him, even

hospital?” Ruka looked

was aching as he explained, “You fainted after being too overwhelmed by

arms to hide. She had fainted out of grief that she would never be able

it because of me?” he asked with

she nodded. “My mother saw me kissing you back at Husson Residence. She was furious and upset because she thought

back to

didn’t you tell her that I’m the one who chased you?” Ren chided

said that I must have gone mad for being so full of myself! Mr. Vice President wouldn’t possibly take a liking to me, not even if he were blind!” Ruka

his chin. “Who are

hours ago, she felt nothing but despair, but now, she was drowning

to see me? What about your parents? Does everyone

to know does know by now, except for my

was bright red. All of

to imagine how sad their daughter would

and punched him in the chest. “You’re

already embarrassed enough for fainting because she thought she could not

pressed it against his chest. His voice was serious and full of love as he said, “I’m

she wrapped her arms around his waist. “You

be apart again,

never be apart,” Ruka agreed with

“Ruka…”

She looked up

must remember that I’ll always be by your side no matter what happens.” Ren was afraid that if another misunderstanding cropped up, she would faint out of sadness

smiled. She feared nothing now since he said he would always be

she was vexed at herself for proving her love for him by fainting. What a foolish

a minute. This is the hospital. Why are you here?” At last, it dawned on Ruka that a person like him should not be

fine,” Ren assured

to push him away. “No, you better leave now! I’m fine. I don’t want anything to happen to you. Go now,

grabbed her hand.

“Where to?”

can recuperate at

can’t. I…” Ruka blushed. She felt a little bashful

he was certain that she was the one for him. He wanted to take care of her and he knew

would beg them if he had

her. Why would Ren Husson, of all people, take a liking to her daughter? It was as if Ruka had won life’s lottery! If Ruka did marry Ren, she would have the prestige of being the Hussons’

Ruka? Why does it feel like I’m dreaming?” Claire

my ears when I first heard about it too, but sometimes love happens when you least expect it. Since they’re in love, we should just accept it and give them our blessing!

that Ruka grew up with your family. I’m afraid that others might use this information to

care about what others might say. Even if someone tries to use this against Ren,

be her sister, and she’ll be calling Mrs. Husson Mom.” Claire was a little flummoxed by the thought

Ruka as my sister-in-law. Our two families will be joined in marriage now, so we’ll be closer than ever! Isn’t that a good thing?” Scarlet

like the sound of that. I’d love

his hands! He loves her

she felt as if she had wronged Ruka, made her nod at once. “Of course. I have

glad that he’ll have someone by his side now instead of being alone all the time.”

Miss Singed has woken

should be fine now.” Scarlet stood up and said to Claire, “Let’s

mother in the eye yet, but Claire came up to her and hugged her. “Ruka, I’m sorry

you, Mom.” Ruka returned the hug. She

Mrs. Singed, there’s something I’d like to ask of you,” Ren stood up and

he going

Robert

Ruka home with me and let her recuperate there until the end of the year. I hope you will give your permission.” Ren gave them a pleading

he was in his eagerness to

glances

it be too much trouble for

course not,” Ren

was certain that she looked like a boiled lobster right now, but she could not hide her joy. Does this mean I can stay with him for a

and have someone bring it over right away,” Claire

necessary, Mrs. Singed. I’ll prepare the clothes, daily necessities, and whatever Ruka needs,” Ren replied

face was burning up. She felt incredibly shy that he was doting on her so much in front

Claire as well that Ren had the finest things in life available to him.

It won’t be good for you to stay here much longer.” Scarlet was worried about

time ago. Ren glanced at her and

reached out for Ruka’s hand and instructed her, “Ruka, remember not

nodded. “Yes,

came out of the room, Ren had put his mask back on. The gold-rimmed glasses on his nose gave him an air of sophistication. Ruka had only taken two steps when she felt his hand close around

way to her ears as she

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