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.”

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

There were even more bodyguards this time. After that last attempt on Ren’s life, these men had cleared any possible

while later. The servants took care of everything, while Silas

do until you’re healed.” Silas said, “Don’t tear that wound open. Not after it has finally healed. Listen to me if

I thought nobody’s gonna nag me after Elijah’s gone, you showed

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

Ren

his head, smiling. “No. I’m not as capable as you

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

He extended

the edge of the bed. He pulled her into his embrace. “And now, we have

had a month of vacation. She looked forward

He bumped into Ruka, who just came out of Ren’s room. He said,

she

choice. You’re going to take care of him, I know. Just remember that he can’t

talking about the

want his wound to get

lips and nodded shyly. “I know. I’ll remember

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

I’ll put Callie in

two servants were left working in

She went back into the bedroom. Ren was on the

you think I’m in a mood to

“So what would you like

you to spend the night in

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

“I don’t care.

give in this one time. “Fine. I’ll spend the night here, but you’ll have to finish the soup the servant is making. It

wanted to say no, but he didn’t. “Fine. I’ll

Food’s important for his

mother’s coming over tomorrow. You’ll have

“Of course.” Ren nodded.

thing Charlotte told her to buy. “Don’t forget to take it along with you tomorrow. This

madam, Master Ren is still young. Are you

want Ruka to get pregnant as soon as possible.” She chuckled. “Make sure he drinks it, and don’t tell

after dinner. Ruka changed into her pajamas and shyly went into Ren’s bedroom. Even when

already half

already half

at him. “Still working? You should get more

the nice scent coming from Ruka, and frustration flared in his

could even pull her. Can’t have him exerting himself, and I can’t put any pressure on the wounded side of his shoulder either. Since he could only lie

warm embrace more. He might smell like disinfectant, but she still

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

her, almost like he was complaining.

well. Yeah. I’m gonna lose sleep if he’s in

At this rate, he might do it despite his wounds, and I won’t be able to stop him. However, I can’t just ignore what Dr. Silas said either. She scurried

handed it to him. “Read this if you can’t sleep. Calm yourself down. It’ll make

away just like

wound, but there was something else to consider. He had to make sure her first time didn’t go

be bad if she left

urge back, at least until

she fell asleep. She too

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

pretended that he was

The chef’s gonna whip some soup

she was worried he might be worn out by work, so she got someone to buy all the supplements

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

this, Mom. I mean, we can always make you lunch.” Ren didn’t want his mother to

but this? If you love me, you’re going to drink as

Mom. Of course,” he assured

as you

she knew why Charlotte was doing this. She blushed,

sniffed the air. “I smell disinfectants in the air.

I put some disinfectant on the wound,” Ruka quickly

some disinfectant on the wound,” Ruka

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

later. It was a feast, and there were two pots of soup specially made for the couple. The servant took the lid off one pot and ladled

off, and he

soup is

so I got you some nice herbs to perk you up.

sip. It was okay. He could taste the herbs in it, but the soup was generally good. The aphrodisiac

type of soup. The clear bird’s nest decorated by jujubes and wolfberries looked tantalizing. She took a sip and thought it

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

in

stay till dinner, but she

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

Mrs.

formal. You should start calling me Mom instead,” Charlotte chuckled. She was

a little shy, but she called out

I’m sure Mrs. Husson is over the moon

Charlotte turned to leave once she finished saying her goodbyes. After seeing her off until the car drove out

his face. She quickly came over and

upstairs. It was blistering cold outside, but right now, as he walked into the air-conditioned environment inside, he felt unusually warm.

the bed and glanced at her svelte frame. All at once, his throat felt

her

several seconds. He’s injured! He

lips crashed into

It was as if he

gotten into him? It’s

want you, Ruka…” He set her lips free and began to roam down her neck and collarbones, leaving

Oh my

face turned scarlet. Oh

off. She could feel her body heating

his heart, he could not care about anything else anymore. All he could think of was Ruka. He was a predator whose eyes were locked on its prey. The only goal he

tried to protest, but Ren had taken his top off,

not know what to do. He’s not listening

want you so bad.” Ren was bent over

count to three. If you don’t agree to it, then I’ll stop…” He gave

consideration for his injury, but before

She was dumbstruck.

three?! Why did he start off with three? She did not even get a chance to

is he

Ren, your wound will split open. Are you trying to kill

control of Ren’s mind right now. It numbed all his pain receptors and left nothing but his most

front of him. His senses took leave of him and

waited for a little longer? Why’s he getting into it

be mine now,” he pleaded and coaxed as if he was no

a sudden, her eyes spotted a drop of blood

back.

room to retrieve her phone and immediately gave

a dress robe, but his eyes were

heart had been pounding wildly as she watched nervously from the side, blushed when

Ren in somewhat disbelief. “Don’t you know what condition you’re in right now? Why did you go about taking all sorts of medication? Those things won’t help you

lost. “What did I

be? Aphrodisiacs, of course! They must’ve been pretty strong too. It’s clear that you

soup his mother made for him today. She even

himself. What was his mother worried about anyway? Did she have so

take anything, though,” Ruka said from

and made some soup for me. I didn’t know what went

fell silent. He had gotten the wrong idea—it was Charlotte’s well-meaning intentions

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

shouldn’t be drinking anything 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

her lip as she thought, So

blamed for it either. She did

his wound had only bled out a

also a lot calmer now after being given a shot of sedatives. Silas left after giving some instructions. Once they were gone, Ren sat down on the bed and kissed

were so beastly! You said you were going to count to three, but you jumped straight to three right away! I

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

tease you like that next time.” Ren squeezed her hand. Although he was a lot calmer now, deep

to Charlotte’s soup. He was a little glum

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

her again either, so he decided to wait until

later, he heard back from Richard. The assailant had been killed just before they managed to apprehend him,

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