Never Too Far Novel

Chapter 1171-1180

“I’m fine, Mom. You don’t need to check it.”

“Just let me take a look. I’ll put some ointment on it.” Charlotte was determined to check and see if Ren was injured.

“Mom, Dad, that won’t be necessary. Ruka’s all alone at home right now. I should go back and have lunch with her.”

“Oh, alright. We should’ve just had Ruka come with you,” Charlotte said.

“I’ll get going then.” Ren turned around and left as quickly as he could. As soon as he got into the car, he gave Silas a call.

“My wound has split again. Come and take care of it,” Ren said.

“What’s going on with you? Are you trying to stay injured forever?” Silas snapped in frustration.

Ren was even more frustrated. He was waiting impatiently for his wound to heal, but he had no choice this time. Harold’s belt had landed exactly on his wound.

At the Vice President’s Residence.

The servants had just prepared lunch when they heard the commotion outside. Ren came in and said to the servants, “Prepare one more serving. Someone will be joining us for lunch today.”

They nodded and got to work. Just then, Silas arrived with his medical bag in hand. As Ruka had not noticed that Ren was back, he pointed to one of the side rooms and said, “This way.”

Silas sighed once he removed the bandage, but he started cleaning the wound up again. Thankfully, it was just the skin that had split. The rest of the wound was still recovering just fine.

Once Silas was done redressing the wound, Ren put his clothes back on and said, “Don’t tell Ruka about my wound splitting again. Just say that you’re here for lunch.”

Meanwhile, on the second floor.

Ruka’s phone started ringing. She answered right away when she saw it was a call from Scarlet. “Hi, Aunt Scarlet.”

“Ruka, is Ren home yet? My mother called me just now and said that my father hit him with a belt. She doesn’t know where he got hit or if it left any injuries.”

“What? Why?!”

“Someone incited my father by telling him about Ren’s relationship with you on purpose. My father was furious and hit Ren because of it. Since Ren is home with you, you should go and check if he’s injured.”

Ruka had a worried look on her face. “Okay, I will.”

“My father has always had a nasty temper. I feel bad for Ren. He’s a grown man now, but he still had to take a beating on his knees.”

“What? He was beaten while kneeling?” Ruka felt incredibly sorry for Ren.

“Anyway, you should check and see if he’s injured. My father’s no longer angry now, and he’s fine with the relationship, so I guess it ended on a good note.”

“Alright. I’ll go and see if he’s back.” Ruka peered out the French window and saw Ren’s car, so she quickly said, “He’s back. I’ll go and check on him.”

“Okay. Go ahead!” Scarlet ended the call.

Ruka rushed down the stairs and saw Ren and Silas stepping out of one of the spare rooms. “Why are you here, Dr. Silas?” she exclaimed.

Her eyes flickered over to Ren.

Her eyes flickered over to Ren.

Silas cleared his throat and said with a smile, “I’m just here for lunch.”

However, Ruka was not to be fooled. If Dr. Silas came here right after Ren took a beating, it means the wound must have split again! She sighed as her heart ached for him.

Was he trying to hide it from her just so that she would not worry about him?

Well, he did take a beating. Ruka bit her lip and decided against bringing it up for the sake of his dignity.

Silas left after lunch and Ruka held Ren’s arm as they went upstairs to rest. Ren looked perfectly normal despite taking a beating, and he was doing his best to keep it from her. Thus, she felt like he was being a stubborn child right now.

It seemed as if age no longer came between them. He loved her and she loved him. They were equals in the relationship and equals in love.

“I’ll stay with you for a while.” Ruka dragged Ren back to his bedroom. For the past few days, she had stayed away to ensure that she did not disrupt his recovery process in any way, even though she wanted to sleep in his arms each night.

Today was an exception as she wanted to comfort him after all that he went through.

“Okay!” Ren nodded. Ruka was being a lot sweeter than usual.

It was making his yearning for her grow, but thanks to his wound being aggravated time and time again, his frustration kept growing too.

In the evening, a guest arrived—Richard.

When Ruka saw him enter dressed in camouflage, she called out at once, “Richard…”

The hesitance as she trailed off caught both men’s attention.

Richard glanced at Ren, who cleared his throat and said, “Ruka, you don’t need to be so formal with him. You can even call him Richie if you like!”

Ruka blushed and nodded. “Okay.”

“Have you had dinner yet? Sit with us,” Ren said to Richard.

Richard glanced at his watch before nodding. “Sure. I’ll stay for dinner.”

The two men soon proceeded to the study for a discussion. Richard had come over for a reason.

“Uncle Ren, we’ve determined that the mastermind is Orson Grady, but he covers his tracks very well. All of those who failed in carrying out his tasks end up disappearing without a trace.”

Ren’s eyes glinted coldly. Orson had lost to him during the last elections by just a few hundred votes. It was evident that Orson was going all out this time.

“Do you have a way to lure him out?”

“One. We want to use Ruka’s identity as bait.”

“I won’t allow Ruka to be put in any danger,” Ren refused right away.

Richard smirked. “I wouldn’t put Ruka at risk either. I just want to use her identity and send one of my people disguised as her.”

Ren narrowed his eyes. “How confident are you?”

“Since the assassination failed, their next target would be Ruka. They will want to use Ruka as blackmail to get you to renounce your candidacy for the elections. The elections are in two months, so they’ll definitely act soon.” Richard spoke with certainty.

Ren nodded. His eyes were cold as he said, “Alright. We’ll proceed with your plan. Guys like Orson Grady should be exterminated.”

“How’s your injury, Uncle Ren?” Richard voiced his concern.

“It’s fine. I’ll be back to normal in a few days,” Ren assured him.

Richard patted Ren’s arm. “Don’t worry! I’ll be a part of your security detail from now on. This won’t happen again.”

“I’ll rest at ease knowing that you’re here.”

“I promised Angela that I would stay in the country and wouldn’t go far.” Richard did not regret giving up his career and position for the sake of love. He did it willingly. Furthermore, his job now was to keep his family safe, which was something meaningful as well.

Richard left after dinner. He had been traveling around the past few days and had not seen Angela for a while now, so now that he finally had some free time, he was eager to rush home and see her.

Ordinarily, Ren would ask Ruka to sleep in his room at night, but tonight, he was unusually self-aware and did not ask her to come with him to bed.

It was Ruka who could not fall asleep. Her heart panged each time she recalled how he had been beaten, and it was all because of her too!

What could she do for him? She decided that if she did see Harold, she had to let him know just how much she loved Ren and that nothing could break them apart.

What could she do for him? She decided that if she did see Harold, she had to let him know just how much she loved Ren and that nothing could break them apart.

The next morning, when Ruka came out of the bedroom, she heard sounds coming from downstairs, which sounded like…

Is that Mrs. Husson? Did she come here?

Ruka was excited. She rushed down the stairs at once, but when she saw the old couple who were sitting on the couch, her heart trembled slightly. She did not expect to see Harold here either.

Ren was seated opposite them. It looked like Charlotte and Harold had only just arrived and the three of them were discussing something.

“You’re up, Ruka? Come and take a seat.” Charlotte waved her over happily.

Harold was still a little miffed as he threw a glare at Ren. He was satisfied with Ren in every way, except for his love life. Never in his wildest dreams would he have thought that Ren would fall in love with the young woman his sister raised.

Ruka’s mind raced as she stood in front of the old couple. All of a sudden, she covered her mouth with her hand and acted as if she was about to throw up. She rushed to the nearby trashcan and pretended to vomit.

“What’s wrong? Are you feeling unwell, Ruka?” Charlotte exclaimed in shock.

Ren cast a worried look at her too. Did she get a cold from keeping the air-conditioning on at a low temperature last night?

Harold was staring in concern as well. Ruka exhaled in relief and shook her head shyly. “No, I’m fine. I’ve just been getting the urge to vomit for the past two days.”

When Charlotte heard this, the wheels in her head started spinning and she cried out excitedly, “Could it be that you’re pregnant?”

Harold’s eyes lit up as well. Was he going to have a grandchild so soon?

Ren secretly sighed in relief, and at the same time, his lips curved into a smile. Ruka’s acting was pretty good.

not want Harold to continue

and said in amazement, “I think so,

“Look! Ruka’s

for a smile too. “It’s all thanks to Ruka, though it’ll be

as possible too.” Ruka shook her head and looked at Ren. She winked at him in secret to warn him not

We must let Scarlet and the others know about this.” Charlotte was jumping out of her seat to inform

pair of eyes staring pointedly at her. Her cheeks felt a little hot, but perhaps it was

having lunch, but just before they headed off, Harold turned

that he was no longer upset about their relationship. Ren nodded

out, okay?” Charlotte hinted that Ren would need to exercise more self-control over the

nodded uncomfortably and said, “I know, Mom. Go ahead and get in the car!” After seeing the car pull out of the

this something you should be

for your sake! So that your father won’t be so angry and upset with you for getting into a relationship with me.” Ruka pouted and stared at him aggrievedly. “Aunt Scarlet told me all about it. Did you think you could hide this

had no

had no

wrapped

Dr. Silas came over. Did your wound

I’ll be

“What?”

My mother would be shouting it from the rooftops soon enough. If you’re not pregnant, then it’s going to prove that you

heard what he said.

at her

how it goes in a few days. It’s not like they’re going to drag me off to the hospital at once to

any longer,” he said hoarsely, his

about his injury and shook her head. “Nope. Let’s give it another

still owe me

chuckled. “Well, you’re injured. If it hadn’t been for that, I would’ve already wrapped myself up as a gift and

was a little disgruntled to see how smug she was. He was going

Scarlet was ecstatic as she asked whether Ruka was pregnant.

peppered her with questions about when she was going to

reality, or it would be hard for her to deal with her family

the call, Ruka sighed and heard someone

“How can you be laughing about it? Hurry up and think of a

and his voice was dripping

have a go

can’t. It’s more important that you recover

was determined to help her make the lie a reality in spite

this mess with me. I

her into his arms. “You did nothing wrong. My father’s not angry

returned the hug. “Alright. Just focus on your recovery for

hair. He could scarcely wait a

want her to worry, so he could only reply hoarsely, “Fine. I’ll wait

to keep your word, alright?” Ruka was afraid that he would mess around again. If his wound

get a prize if I manage to do

I’ll grant you one wish, as

smirked. “It’s

her face against his chest. She felt

next few days, Ren focused on his recovery. Silas came over every day to check on his progress. It had been two weeks since the injury, and had

someone to bring over a whole

final step with Ren as soon as possible. She felt shy,

her to go the final step with Ren as soon as

was recovering well. A new layer of skin formed over the wound while the old

was soon to be the final day, and Ruka could sense that Ren’s gaze was getting hotter by the day. Whenever he passed by, she could feel the intensity of his presence.

can take off the dressing tomorrow. You

must hold my ground and not let

left, it was already evening, and the servants prepared a bountiful dinner. Ruka gained two pounds after spending the past few days feasting on rich, nutritional food alongside Ren. Her face looked a little softer and rounder, and she appeared

the touch. At half past nine that evening, Ruka came out of the bathroom after washing up and decided to binge on her favorite drama series

watched Netflix until half past eleven. Just when

“Open up, Ruka.”

door anyway. He was wearing a black robe that night and still looked as majestic as ever. The robe wasn’t tightly tied up, and she could see his chest poking through

trying to seduce

came into her room and lay on her bed. His robe clung to his skin closely, showing

by her elbow. “It’s late. What

What kind of wedding would you like?”

she didn’t want the public to criticize their relationship,

the public’s opinion,” he said. He understood

moment. “I don’t care what they think. I still want to

gave her a look

getting sleepy. You

go to sleep. I’ll stay with you,”

looked at the time. It’s

should go back to

“What’s the time now?”

“11.47PM,” she answered.

flashed in his eyes. “We’ll keep this up for

up. “I’ll get some water. You want

“Give me

downstairs to get some water. He stared at the

was already 11.55PM then. Ruka handed the water over to him, and he got up to have a sip. She then sat down in front of the

when she was done, but he was still there. She went and

her down. The world spun for a moment, and then

he’s not going to wait, huh? It’s technically past his recovery period, and he’s already going for

from the kiss. He huddled closer and whispered, “I

that’s not how

that’s not how any

taken for

moved to the main bedroom. She felt every cell of her body

she obliged. Ruka did it the whole

sun was already shining. However, Ren woke her up with

blanket. She was still groggy, and her eyes were

his laughter and told

a little red.

herself up and came

was smiling. He was still basking in the remnants of the afterglow. He watched her as she had her breakfast. Ruka wasn’t an exceptionally beautiful woman, but she had a likable air about her. Her features were

nourish you. Finish it.” Ren blew on the soup and fed it to

gulped it down without hesitation. Her face

was still napping on the second floor’s couch in the afternoon. She didn’t have enough sleep, so

rang. She looked at the number and

some chickens, Ruka. Tell Ren to send someone over to take them. You need to rest up, and

I have everything I

so worried about my pregnancy. Honestly, I know pregnancies

had sex for the

gone back home. Ruka felt refreshed after that nap. She was going through her skincare routine in her room. She rubbed a black mud mask all over her face, and then Ren came in

in? Don’t look at me.” She tried to cover her face. He’s gonna fall out of love with me if he

her and looked at her face curiously. “Does

She blinked at

for you tomorrow. Tell me whatever you need. I’ll give you everything you want,” he said gently. The love in his

black, but she grinned nonetheless. “I don’t need anything but

yours. Didn’t you feel it last night?” His eyes were glinting

was not

you cry last night?” Ren was

not yours,” she said awkwardly. “I was

chortled. Does crying make it more

away

get it up just because I’m looking like

begging for

to work

was wrong.” Her face scrunched up, and she puffed her cheeks. “What

patted her head. “It’s alright. I’ll explain it to

head. “It’s alright. I’ll

“How?”

up one way or the other.” Ren was amused. He felt for her, seeing

“Really? Tell Silas to

“Why?”

in the way of our alone time.” She could say anything she wanted and not worry about

some more alone time with

get a baby. He

Silas to call my folks

“I’ll have to wash

couch for her. She went into the bathroom and washed her mask off, revealing her fair, petite face. It was gleaming under the light. Her lips were plump, her eyes were glistening, and her hair was long and lustrous. Ruka looked like

Ren. The black robe with gold trim looked majestic on him, but she was

hopped into his embrace and wrapped her arms around his

at her. Ah, what an innocent lady. I wanna gobble her up.

this. That’s gonna strain your arms.” She tried to hop off his arms in case his

hold you like I did last night. If you catch my

Oh god. Last night was embarrassing. I refuse to

back to his bedroom. Her bedroom wasn’t hers anymore, because

and decided to have her

fell asleep while

satisfaction swam

wound was almost healed, but Silas still advised him to limit his sex

Ruka wasn’t pregnant; the

gets to spend time with Ruka. At the same time, a tense undercurrent was flowing beneath the surface. As the election

wanted to take Ren down and make

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