Never Too Far Novel

Chapter 1161-1170

The bandages were taken off, and they started putting disinfectants on the wound. Ruka crouched down and held his hand to help distract him from the pain.

Ren held her hand. He tried his best not to even flinch despite the pain.

The nurses left after they changed the wound dressing. Silas said, “Miss Singed, I’ll need you to clean his upper body.”

Ruka blushed, but she nodded. “Sure. I’ll do that right away.”

Ren looked at Silas. Hey, I’m injured here. I don’t wanna get a boner when I’m injured.

Even so, he was looking forward to her cleaning him.

Ruka went and prepared the stuff needed to clean Ren up. She wanted to give him the best service he could get.

She came back with a basin of water and a towel, then thoroughly wiped him off. The lady was so serious, she didn’t even get any ideas about him. Her eyes were shining with a holy light.

Ren peered at Ruka, his eyes sparkling. He looked at her beautiful eyes, her aquiline nose, and finally, her crimson lips.

He felt his throat tightening up, and he gulped. “My neck next, please,” he said huskily.

Ruka quickly wiped his neck. She was an inch away from him. A smile curled Ren’s lips as he held her chin and pushed it up. He then pressed his lips against hers.

She stopped breathing for a moment, but she didn’t back off or refuse the kiss. Ren moved his hand to the back of her head, then he held her neck, pulling her closer for a deeper kiss.

The kiss went on until his chest was heaving and stabs of pain were coming from his wound. He reluctantly accepted that as the end of the kiss, but before they parted lips, he bit her lower lip.

Ruka pursed her lips and looked at him shyly. “Just focus on healing up. Don’t do anything stupid for now.”

He narrowed his eyes. “What do you mean ‘anything stupid’? Care to elaborate?”

She blinked at him and turned around to pick the basin up. “Just don’t do it.”

Ren heaved a sigh. Darn it. I could have slept with her today. If I get my hands on those b*stards, I’ll kill them!

Silas came to check in on him. He noticed an increase in Ren’s heart rate, but then that was possibly because of Ruka coming in close contact with him, so he didn’t check on that.

Elijah got Ruka a room to make it easier for her to care for Ren while he was down.

A moment later, an important guest turned up in the ward and talked to Ren for half an hour. He was even more of a bigshot than Ren was, and Ren respected this man a lot.

One good thing that came out of this accident was him getting a month of rest before the election.

“Rest up. I’ll handle everything. You’ve worked hard.” The man in his fifties gave people the feeling that he was an aristocrat or royalty. His eyes glinted with wisdom and intellect.

“Your nephew’s taking over the investigation. I believe he’ll find the assassins who attacked you. We won’t let this slide, and I will clear the system of any canker. They will pay for this.”

Ren nodded. “I see. I wish you good luck, sir.”

The man got up and patted his shoulder, then he left. His eight bodyguards formed a human wall around him and escorted him away.

Elijah came in looking all excited. “We’re getting a break, sir! A whole month of break! Oh my gosh, I’ve almost forgotten what freedom smells like.”

Elijah took a deep breath. Even the smell of disinfectant tasted like freedom.

Ren was happy as well. He did need some time to himself. After he confessed to Ruka, he hadn’t had time to be with her, as work overwhelmed him. And now I can spend a whole month with her.

Richard was in a top secret base at the moment. It had the most advanced tracking system installed, and his men were elites among the elites. They were also tracking geniuses.

The men were scanning the HD footage, and Trevor noticed something. He paused it and enlarged the frame. “Sir, his outfit’s changed, but he forgot to change one thing.” He enlarged the frame and showed the tattoo behind the man’s ear. “He was the sniper.”

The photos they took at the crime scene showed armed enemies. It was dark and chaotic. The enemies were hiding in the shadows, but thanks to the satellite, they managed to get a glimpse of the enemies. All they had to do was look for details and pinpoint these people’s location.

“Track him down and arrest him,” Richard ordered.

The range was huge, and this mission was important, but everyone did their work quietly and made reports of their progress. There were about a dozen screens playing security footage here. Richard was in his usual attire—a dark camouflage outfit. He was emanating a commanding aura at the moment.

Patience and an eye for detail were needed for tracking, and his men had these qualities.

The next day came eventually.

Ruka was having lunch with Ren at the hospital. Despite his wounds, he actually had a decent appetite.

“I ordered this for you. You’ll need it to replenish your blood.”

“Pig liver?” His eyes went wide before he refused, “Innards are not my thing.”

Ruka popped one piece of it into his bowl. “Just eat some. It’s good for you. You need meds and food to heal up, so stop being picky.”

Ren was frowning. It looked like asking him to gulp down a piece of pig liver was even worse than getting shot.

Ruka bit into one herself. She nodded. “It’s not bad.”

He had to eat it now no matter what. Surprisingly, the hospital’s chef was actually decent. It wasn’t as bad as he thought.

She kept filling his bowl with food, and Ren stopped being picky just to make sure she wasn’t worried about him.

Ruka took a food platter over and fed the fruits to him after that.

At this rate, I’m going to gain a few pounds when I’m all healed.

“Here’s a cherry. Works wonders for your blood. Have some more.” She fed a cherry to him.

“Blood aside, I think I need to replenish something else.” He ate the cherry and hinted something else at her.

She met his gaze and understood what he was talking about. She shook her head and peered at him. “Stop thinking about that.”

Ren looked at her angrily. How weak does she think I am? “Do you think I can’t get it up?” He narrowed his eyes while the air was filled with a hint of danger.

It was like if she said yes, he would prove that he could still get it up. Ren was bothered by that department due to their difference in age. He never had any practice before, but he knew he must be great in bed.

She stared at the ground and blinked, then she shook her head sheepishly.

Ren took a cherry and asked, “Want a cherry?”

Oh, he’s feeding me. She huddled closer and opened her mouth, but instead of feeding her the cherry, he pressed his lips against hers. The couple was starting to make out in the ward.

Elijah was in a hurry to see Ren so he could get his vacation form signed. In his excitement, he forgot to knock on the door. When he came in, the first thing he saw was the kiss. Oh, darn. I did not have to see that. I’m still single. Don’t break my heart.

He noticed the dangerously threatening look Ren was giving him, and Elijah froze. “Sorry. Carry on. Sorry.”

Ruka bit her lip and stared at the bed. “No, come in, Elijah.” And then she left.

“Sir, I’ll need you to sign this. I have to go abroad, but it won’t work without your approval.” He handed his form to Ren.

Ren took the pen and signed the form, though he was displeased. “Knock next time.”

Elijah forced a smile. He had no idea someone as stern as Ren would also fall for the wiles of romance. The big bad wolf’s gonna gobble up Little Red Riding Hood soon.

Elijah chuckled and tried to please his boss by saying, “I do hope I get invited to your wedding when I come back.”

“Have a safe trip. And be careful,” Ren said.

“I know. I concealed who I really am,” Elijah said. He picked the form up happily and left for his vacation.

Scarlet and Walter came a little while later. Just seeing how her brother was healing up relieved Scarlet.

Ruka chatted with Scarlet for a while. The only regret Scarlet had was that she couldn’t give them a wedding right away. That would have to wait until after the election.

Ruka didn’t mind. As long as they were together, it didn’t matter when the wedding was held.

Ren refused to continue staying in the hospital when afternoon rolled around. He wanted to go home.

Silas tried to stop him, but Ren insisted on going home. Being a VP was useful in this case, so Silas got him discharged despite all the hassle he had to go through.

Silas was a guy, and he had experience with romance before. He was very clear why Ren insisted on resting at home.

Ruka packed things up and left with him when she heard the news. Ren was wearing a comfy, dark-colored sweater and a brown coat. His usually majestic look was replaced by a family guy vibe.

The nurses who came to pack up for him blushed when they saw Ren. They couldn’t take their eyes off him. The ladies just kept dropping and toppling things.

When Ren left the hospital, Ruka held the extra scarf in her hand and told him, “Lower your head.”

did as he was told, and she wrapped the scarf around his neck. He didn’t refuse it, even though it

car park and headed straight for his house. There were even more bodyguards this time. After that last attempt on Ren’s life, these men had cleared any possible

a while later. The servants took care of everything, while Silas took Ren to

there are some things that you can’t do until you’re healed.” Silas said, “Don’t tear that wound open. Not after it has finally healed. Listen to me if you don’t want to go

nag me after Elijah’s gone, you

and quiet after you get to this position? If you don’t want it, you can

Ren

capable as you are. The job’s gonna take ten years

Ruka came to Ren’s

He extended

side and sat on the edge of the bed. He pulled her into his embrace. “And now,

happy he had a month of vacation. She looked forward to it.

into Ruka, who just

course, Dr. Silas,” she said and

I had no choice. You’re going to take care of him, I know. Just remember that he can’t do any…

not talking about the gym.

to get torn again, so work with

pursed her lips and nodded shyly.

of it.” Silas checked the whole place and

Callie in your care.” Ruka

the room and said goodbye to Ren before he left. Only two servants were left working in the house. The world

was on the bed, looking bored. She asked, “Want me to

a mood to

“So what would

to spend the night in my

“No. Dr. Silas said

eyebrow. What did Silas tell her? “I don’t

but you’ll have to finish the soup the servant is making. It has pig liver

no, but he

Food’s important

have to pretend that

“Of course.” Ren nodded.

her to buy. “Don’t forget to take it along

is still young. Are you

as possible.” She chuckled. “Make sure

cleared the table up after dinner. Ruka changed into her pajamas and shyly went into Ren’s

already half

already half

and stared straight at him. “Still working? You should

from Ruka, and frustration flared in his eyes. She’s inches away from me, but I

on the wounded side of his shoulder either. Since he could only lie on his side, Ruka rested her head on his other

warm embrace more. He might smell like disinfectant,

in the scent of her hair. Something down there got bigger, and Ruka blushed. She felt it, of course, but Silas told her not to do

was complaining. Ren raised

to heat up as well. Yeah. I’m gonna

what Dr. Silas said either. She scurried out of his arm and sat on the edge of the bed. “I think I should

took a book from the couch and handed it to him. “Read this if you can’t sleep. Calm yourself down. It’ll

she’s running away just

making out with her even with the wound, but there was something else to consider. He had to make sure her first time didn’t go too badly, or it might affect how she

she left him for

at least until he healed up a

up until about one before she fell asleep. She too

next morning. Charlotte and her butler came at ten. She even brought her usual chef along to make

her into the house. Ren pretended that he was fine, and Charlotte didn’t

am. Brought something nice for you. The chef’s gonna whip some soup up,” Charlotte said. There was a glint of delight in

young and lively, but she was worried he might be worn out by work, so she got someone to buy all

for Ruka. Charlotte believed in the power of alternative medicine, and she hoped Ruka would get

you lunch.” Ren didn’t want his mother to worry about

to drink as much soup as you can. Don’t let it go to waste,” she

Mom. Of course,” he

you can too. It’s good

knew why Charlotte was doing this. She blushed,

air. “I smell disinfectants in

cat scratched Ren, so I put some disinfectant on the wound,” Ruka

so I put some disinfectant on the wound,” Ruka quickly

moments. Oh! Oh… I bet it’s not a cat scratch. She didn’t really care though. All

while later. It was a feast, and there were two pots of soup specially made for the couple. The servant

was off, and he

of soup is

every day, so I got you some nice herbs to perk you up. It’s nothing extreme. Just drink it,” Charlotte said

it, but the soup was generally

here’s yours, Miss Singed. Have a taste.” The servant served Ruka another type of soup. The clear bird’s nest

he was done with his soup, she filled his bowl up again.

he drank three bowls in a row. He was too stuffed for a fourth, so Charlotte finally stopped topping up

Charlotte to stay till dinner, but she seemed to be in some sort of rush as

care of so I’ll head off now. Ruka can keep you company!” Charlotte said before holding Ruka’s hand. “Ruka, take good care of Ren, okay? Make sure he doesn’t spend all his time working. Since he’s taking a break, he should spend his time with you

I will, Mrs. Husson.”

Don’t call me Mrs. Husson. It sounds so formal. You should start calling me Mom instead,” Charlotte chuckled. She was thrilled to have such a beautiful and captivating young woman

little shy, but she called out in her clear, dulcet

sure Mrs. Husson is over the moon right now,” the female butler commented with

looked on fondly as well. Charlotte turned to leave once she finished saying her goodbyes. After seeing her off until the car drove out of the driveway, Ren exhaled in relief. He felt a tinge of soreness around his wounded area

slight frown on his face. She quickly came over and held him. “Is it painful? I’ll help you

It was blistering cold outside, but right now, as he walked into the air-conditioned

svelte frame. All at once, his throat felt parched and he seemed to lose himself to his instincts as he

her head before pinning her

He’s injured! He shouldn’t

into hers because she could finish

his domineering aura enveloping her. It was as if he had honed in on

him? It’s still the

free and began to

turned scarlet. Oh my goodness! He’s gone

turned scarlet. Oh my

her lip and tried to push him off. She could feel her body heating up as

seemed to extend to his heart, he could not care about anything else anymore. All he could think of

Ruka tried to protest, but Ren

not know what to do. He’s not listening to Dr.

want you so bad.” Ren was bent over

agree to it, then I’ll stop…” He gave her a final

of consideration for his injury, but before she could respond, he said, “Three… Time’s

She was dumbstruck.

he supposed to count to three?! Why did he start off with three? She did not even get a chance to say no! If he was going to give

Why is he

Ren, your wound will split open. Are you trying to kill yourself?” Ruka said

It numbed all his pain receptors and left nothing but

took leave of him and he

herself. Couldn’t he have waited

I want you to be mine now,” he pleaded and coaxed as if he was no longer the distinguished and sophisticated man

sudden, her eyes spotted a drop of blood sliding from his shoulder down to his

She pushed him away and quickly checked his back. Sure enough, she saw

to her room to retrieve her phone and immediately gave the

rushed over with a nurse in just fifteen minutes. He saw that Ren was sitting on the edge of the bed in a dress robe, but his eyes were still bloodshot. He had not gotten the release he wanted, and it was beginning to make him even

Ruka, whose heart had been pounding wildly as she watched nervously from the side, blushed when she finally realized what was going

know what condition you’re in right now? Why did you

“What did I

been pretty strong too. It’s clear that you overdid it.” Silas hit the

immediately recalled the soup his mother made for him today. She even urged him to drink three entire bowls of it. Well, he finally realized what had gone into his mother’s

worried about anyway? Did she have so little faith in her

didn’t take anything, though,”

me. I didn’t know what

silent. He had gotten the wrong idea—it was

with all that added to it,” Silas sighed. He glanced at Ren’s bleeding wound and said, “Looks like you’ll have to stay in bed a few

it,” Silas sighed. He glanced at Ren’s bleeding wound and said, “Looks like you’ll have

lip as she thought, So the reason why he acted like he was out

either. She

wound had only bled out a little without

given a shot of sedatives. Silas left after giving some instructions. Once they were gone, Ren sat down on the bed and kissed Ruka on her cheek. “Did

and pouted. “You were so beastly! You said you were going to count to

a cunning glint as he smirked. He never intended to give her a chance to say

alright. I won’t tease you like that next time.” Ren squeezed her hand. Although he was a lot calmer now, deep down inside him, the desire he felt was

had extended for a few days thanks to Charlotte’s soup. He was a little glum about it, to

enter his room past ten at night. She even gave him

did not want to scare her again either, so he decided to

days later, he heard back from Richard. The assailant had been killed just before they managed to apprehend him, so the mastermind was still unknown. He

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