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.”

his neck. He didn’t

from the underground car park and headed straight for his house. There were even more bodyguards this time. After that last attempt on Ren’s

took care of everything, while Silas took Ren

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 through another torture session at the

nobody’s gonna nag me after Elijah’s gone, you showed up.” Ren

this position? If you don’t want it, you can always let me take

it,” Ren

smiling. “No. I’m not as capable as you are.

told the servants about Ren’s diet during the recovery period. Ruka came to Ren’s room. He was in a

He extended

bed. He pulled her into his embrace. “And now, we have our alone time. Nobody’s gonna

happy he had a month of vacation. She looked forward

do. He bumped into Ruka, who just came out of Ren’s room. He said, “Miss Singed, a

course, Dr. Silas,” she said

and I had no choice. You’re going to take care of him, I know. Just remember

He’s not talking about the gym. “I

his wound to get torn again,

nodded shyly. “I know.

a while too. I’ll take care of it.” Silas checked the whole place and thought

put Callie in your

went into the room and said goodbye to Ren before he left. Only two servants

was on the bed, looking bored.

a mood to read?” Ren

blinked. “So what would you

like you to spend the night in my room,

“No. Dr. Silas said I can’t disturb you. And I don’t want to worsen your

cocked his eyebrow. What did Silas tell her? “I don’t care. You’re sleeping

night here, but you’ll have to finish the soup the servant

no, but he didn’t.

a good boy. Food’s

your mother’s coming over tomorrow. You’ll have to pretend that

“Of course.” Ren nodded.

the Husson Residence, a servant came back with the thing Charlotte told her to buy. “Don’t forget to take it along with you tomorrow. This

young. Are

as possible.” She chuckled. “Make sure he drinks it,

and shyly went into Ren’s bedroom. Even when he was recuperating, Ren would check his email

was already

already half

approached Ren and stared straight at him. “Still working?

flared in his eyes.

and rolled into his embrace before he could even pull her. Can’t have him exerting himself, and I can’t put any pressure on the wounded side of his shoulder

made her enjoy his warm embrace more. He might

and took in the scent of her hair. Something down there got bigger, and Ruka blushed. She felt

out to her, almost like he was complaining. Ren raised her chin and vented a little by

gonna

to stop him. However, I can’t just ignore what Dr. Silas said either. She scurried out of his arm

him. “Read this if you

she’s running away just like

was something else to consider. He had to make

bad if she left him for

at least until

one before she fell asleep. She too was

at nine the next morning. Charlotte and her butler came at ten. She even brought her usual chef along to make some soup for

and Ren welcomed her into the house. Ren pretended that he was fine, and Charlotte

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

was worried he might be worn out by work, so she got someone to buy all the supplements she could. By supplements, Charlotte meant

even came up with a herbal soup for Ruka. Charlotte believed in the power of alternative medicine, and she

we can always make you lunch.” Ren didn’t want his mother to worry about

else can I do but this? If you love me, you’re going to drink as much soup as you

Mom. Of course,”

have as much bird’s nests as you can too. It’s good for

was doing this. She blushed, and she nodded.

air. “I smell disinfectants in the air. Is

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

scratched Ren, so I put some disinfectant on

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

the couple. The servant took the lid off one

the smell was off, and he froze for a

soup

nice herbs to perk

in it, but the soup was generally good. The aphrodisiac

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

When she noticed that he was done with his soup, she filled his bowl up again. “Drink up. Don’t let it go to waste! This soup was made just for you. Ruka and I don’t like it

efforts to go to waste, so he drank three bowls in a row. He

get Charlotte to stay till dinner, but she seemed to be

so I’ll head off now. Ruka can keep you company!” Charlotte said before holding Ruka’s hand. “Ruka, take

will, Mrs. Husson.”

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

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

the moon right now,” the female butler

turned to leave once she finished saying her goodbyes. After seeing her off until the car drove out of the driveway, Ren exhaled

face. She quickly came over and held him.

he walked into the air-conditioned environment inside, he felt unusually warm. He pulled his sweater collar down

down on the bed and glanced at her svelte frame. All at once, his throat felt parched and he seemed to lose himself to his instincts as he reached out to pull her

him and he grabbed her head before pinning

He’s injured!

lips crashed into

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

It’s

began to roam down

turned scarlet. Oh my goodness! He’s

face turned scarlet. Oh my goodness!

push him off. She could feel her body heating

into Ren. His reason had been overtaken by his animal instincts, and even though he felt the searing pain from his wound that seemed to extend to his heart, he could not care about anything else anymore. All he could think of was Ruka. He was a predator whose

to protest, but Ren

She did not know what to do. He’s not listening to

you so bad.” Ren was bent over

to three. If you don’t agree to it, then

of consideration for his injury, but

She was dumbstruck.

did he start off with three? She did not even get a chance to say no! If he was going to give her a chance, he should do

is he

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

be in control of Ren’s mind right now. It numbed

in front of him. His senses took leave of him and he could

herself. Couldn’t he have waited for a little

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

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

back. Sure enough, she

rushed back to her room to retrieve

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

Ruka, whose heart had been pounding wildly as she watched nervously

right now? Why did

was lost. “What did I

of course! They must’ve been pretty strong too. It’s clear

She even urged him to drink three entire

could only chuckle bitterly to himself. What was his mother worried about anyway? Did she have so little faith in her son?

didn’t take anything, though,” Ruka said from the

mom came and made some soup for me. I didn’t know what went in it, but I drank

the wrong idea—it was Charlotte’s well-meaning intentions that led

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

chicken soup or something next time! You shouldn’t be drinking anything with all that added to it,” Silas sighed. He glanced at Ren’s bleeding wound

gloomy look while Ruka seemed to have gotten the picture at last. She bit her lip as she thought, So

it either. She did

out a

instructions. Once they were gone, Ren sat down on the bed and kissed Ruka on

were going to count to three, but you jumped straight to three right away! I didn’t

he smirked. He never intended to

Although he was a

Charlotte’s soup. He was a little glum about it, to be

room past ten at night. She even gave him a few books on

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

heard back from Richard. The assailant had been killed just before they managed to apprehend him, so the mastermind was still unknown. He hid too well and they could not get to him

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