Never Too Far Novel

Chapter 1361-1370

Hmm, my friend’s mother met up with Brenda before. I think I can get Brenda’s phone number from her.

Lina made the call and promised her friend she would give her a spot on her private jet the next time she went on a vacation. Her friend readily agreed to the favor because of that.

Lina got a number a while later. She looked at it, feeling smug. I bet Queenie wouldn’t expect an interrogation from the Mansons. Let’s change that, shall we?

Brenda returned home at six. The moment she got out of her car, her phone kept ringing. She wondered who it was. And six messages at the same time?

She checked the messages out, and what she saw shocked her to the core. The woman in the photos was Queenie, and the images were explicit. That woman was resting her chin on the arm of a man, and Brenda could see the man’s hair in the corner of the photo. He also stuck his tongue out. Just the sight of this made her feel uncomfortable.

The following images were even more disgusting, so she swiftly turned her phone off. Her mind was in chaos. Who sent these? Is that Queenie? Did she date someone before? And she even took these photos?

No matter how much Brenda liked Queenie, she couldn’t accept this. The woman in the images was the definition of lurid. Brenda decided to get to the bottom of this as she wanted to know if the woman was really Queenie. Though, in her mind, she already suspected that it was indeed Queenie who was in the photos and that the photos were taken two years ago. If only she had met Bonnie before, she wouldn’t have thought so.

Brenda didn’t notice the overuse of filters in the photos. All she thought was the woman looked really beautiful. She heaved a sigh. Ladies should respect themselves, and they should never walk down the wrong path. If these photos get out, it’s going to ruin her reputation.

She called Nigel, and as soon as the call connected, she could hear her son happily say, “Hey, Mom.”

“Come back home tonight, Nigel.”

“Sure. Queenie’s with me. I’ll bring her along.”

“Is she right beside you? Does she know I’m calling you?”

“What’s wrong, Mom?”

“Just answer my question.”

“No, she’s playing golf. She’s a bit far away.” He noticed Queenie swinging her club, and he gesticulated at her.

Queenie beamed at him and swung her club. Brenda continued, “Nigel, come home alone tonight. Don’t bring Queenie along. We need to talk.”

“What happened? Just tell me, Mom.”

“Can’t talk over a phone call. Just take her home and come back,” she ordered and hung up.

Nigel was flummoxed. Okay, Mom’s being stern. Something big must have happened, and Queenie’s involved. Does Mom have anything to complain about? I gotta find out.

Queenie made a good swing. Happily, she came back to Nigel. She was in white sports attire, and her hair was tied in a ponytail. She looked like a fresh graduate who was full of life. When she approached him, she wrapped her arms around his neck. Nigel held her and spun her around. He then kissed Queenie before putting her down.

Since there was a distance between them and the car, she purred, “Can you give me a ride on your back, Nigel?”

He would do anything just for her. And he had wanted to give her a piggyback ride even before she had asked for it.

Nigel hunkered down, and Queenie quickly leaped onto his back. He easily lifted her. Strolling across the plains under the sunset was a romantic feeling.

She wrapped her arms around his neck and leaned on his back, a sweet smile curling her lips.

“I’ll take you home first. I need to settle something tonight,” he said.

“We aren’t having dinner together?”

“This might take a while. Spend some time with Jessie.”

“Yeah. I do need to spend more time with Jessie.” Queenie thought she needed to stay with Jessie more as they had just reunited not long ago.

After Nigel sent her home, he quickly went back to the Manson Residence. His mother sounded stern, and he wanted to know what had happened.

Brenda had yet to have dinner. Her husband hadn’t come back, and neither was her son. When it was about 7.30PM, she heard someone parking their car in the yard, and her son came in soon after.

“What’s wrong, Mom?” Nigel sat beside her. He was surprised to see her so depressed.

“Nigel, tell me the truth. Has Queenie dated anyone before? How far have they gone?” Brenda wanted to know more about Queenie’s past. The images still haunted her. She was worried Nigel might marry the wrong woman. It would mean disaster for the family.

Queenie had left a good first impression, but the photos showed a different side of her, and it made Brenda panic.

Nigel nodded at her question. “She had dated someone before, but the most they did was hold hands. Other than that, nothing.”

Brenda looked at her son as she was worried that he might have been duped. This was his marriage they were talking about. “Are you sure they’re just friends?”

“I am very sure.” He was certain that nothing had happened between Leslie and Queenie. “Queenie’s a good girl. What’s wrong, Mom?” He was confused by his mother’s behavior.

“You wanna know why I asked all that?” She took her phone out right then and showed him the photos. “Look. Someone sent these to me. And this side of Queenie worries me.”

Nigel took the phone and narrowed his eyes. The woman in the images did look like Queenie, but he knew it wasn’t her. It was Bonnie, the fake Silverstein daughter. “This isn’t Queenie, Mom. It’s Nina, the girl who pretended to be Queenie’s sister.”

Brenda froze. She wore her spectacles and stared at the girl in the images. “You sure it’s not Queenie?”

“Very sure. Someone must have sent you these to ruin my relationship with Queenie. They also want you to think badly of her.”

“But who would do that?” She couldn’t think of anyone who would want to harm their relationship.

“Mom, this isn’t Queenie. Don’t play into their hands. I’ll find out who’s behind this.” He was livid. Someone’s trying to ruin Queenie’s reputation. Bonnie’s jailed, so it’s not her. Someone else is behind this.

Brenda was still doubtful. She had never seen Bonnie before, so she had a hard time believing that a girl who did cosmetic surgery could look exactly like Queenie. “You should look into this. I hope this isn’t Queenie. And I’d like to know who’s behind this.” She wanted the truth. It’d be best if the woman in these images wasn’t Queenie.

Nigel made a mental note of the number that sent these photos to Brenda before going upstairs. Fury welled within him. Who dares to try and ruin our relationship?

How dare they send those images to my mother? They’re trying to ruin my relationship, damn it. Once I find out who they are, they’ll be paying for it. He turned his computer on and texted one of his friends, ‘Find out who’s the one behind this number.’

‘Did you run into something?’

‘Just find out the owner of this number.’

‘Can do,’ his friend texted. He was a powerful hacker who could find anything as long as they were online.

she thought she would have a chance at Nigel. She was binge-watching some shows online, but then her screen turned black all of a sudden. “What

showed up on her screen. ‘Lina Perez,

skipped a beat. What’s going on? Who’s controlling my computer?

Nigel knows you sent his mother those images. You’d better have an explanation

her heart palpitating. She was in shock and had no idea what to do.

with other guys.

you if I send these to your male friends. You know how

hacker was slowly uncovering the dark side of Lina Perez, counting

don’t do that, please. I’ll apologize to him. I promise!” Lina quickly apologized despite the fact she had no

hacker actually heard her. He texted, ‘You have five minutes. Apologize, or I will ruin you.’ With that, another photo popped up. It

Have mercy!” Lina was sitting on her bed, almost kneeling. If these photos went

explain yourself to Mrs.

hands,

this?”

didn’t mean it. The woman in those images isn’t Queenie. It’s her sister, Bonnie. She was the one

Thank goodness it’s not Queenie. But I can’t believe this lady would do that. This is pure evil. “Miss Perez, why did

to ensure I could have a chance at him. S-So, I did what I did. I’m sorry. I’m really sorry. Please forgive me.” Lina held her

that easily.” She angrily

defeated. And then, her phone

husband?! I’m gonna kill you,

she shouted at her computer screen, “You lied to me! Who in

at the Manson Residence, Brenda finally felt relieved after she got the clarification she needed. She couldn’t believe this was something done by someone who wanted to date her son. She went upstairs and knocked on Nigel’s door. Right after he opened the door, she apologized, “Sorry, Nigel. I shouldn’t have doubted Queenie.

woman, Mom. Trust me,” Nigel

is my fault. I wouldn’t doubt her again. Your father and I will talk to the Silversteins about your marriage tomorrow and decide

around his mother’s shoulder. “We gotta give them some good

done the preparations. Generous preparations.” She smiled. She knew how much her

was ruined, and getting involved with her would only sully his name. If he were to run into her, he would

everyone she was signed on as an actress during dinner, and her family was happy for her. They hoped she could make a name for herself in the industry. When she returned to her room and checked the scandal, she noticed a lot of shorts were promoting the

favorite scene. So, she’s the stuntwoman?! I was shaken when I first saw

professional. Works all year long. Nobody can take

stunts isn’t

So, she’s the

at ease. At least the insults had been dramatically reduced, and the praise delighted her. Stardom must have stepped in. They’re deleting all bad comments and replacing them with good reviews. She

his cheek on the back of his hand, staring at her. No matter how she looked at him, he was perfect. His face gleamed, and his

pajamas, and she pulled her collar down in an attempt to tease him. However, she earned herself a hiss

this?” Queenie

to see this. The Internet is a dangerous place. Just come over and show me yourself

She could never

dad and mom should arrive

wake up early

late. Get some

time and noticed it was already 10.30PM. However, she still

some songs and read a little. Then, go to sleep,” Nigel

she realized she was actually getting sleepy, so she played some

for them around the dining table, and the

and his parents will

I have already told the chef

married,

get engaged to Queenie. All they wished for was for their daughters

and snacks. Brandon, you should prepare

going to the

was in a good mood that morning. All the negative comments had turned

was watching a video, and there was a photo of her in it. She was wearing the shirt the day prior. The cameraman had skills. She was standing under a tree, holding a book. The

I had no idea he did that. All the comments were praising her looks. They called

before 10.00AM, three cars arrived at the Silverstein Residence. Brenda and her husband emerged from the car, and their bodyguards came out holding boxes of gifts. Nigel got out of the

Silverstein couple welcomed their guests eagerly. They were happy

have to do this. This must have cost

nothing expensive. Just

said that, everything that they brought over was expensive due to how rare

away shyly. Now that their parents had met, the reality of getting married finally dawned on her, and it made her

refilling their cups with tea. Queenie, on the other hand, led Nigel

wait for a while before they could get on with their marriage. They wanted to go straight for the wedding, and Queenie had no objections to that. She didn’t want to go through the

our wedding. Let’s do it on a beautiful island. My cousin and his wife had held their wedding there before,

Anticipation flowed in Queenie’s

Take a look around. If you like

trip, and

and the elders were still chatting happily. They agreed to the idea of skipping

a week to see if we like the place. If Queenie likes it, we’ll be holding our

Mr. and Mrs. Silverstein anymore.”

slightly as he looked at the Silverstein couple

froze for a moment, but their hearts were filled with delight. They loved having

Nigel.” They gave their approval right

down nervously. She raised a glass of wine and greeted the

smile and raised their glasses to toast

Silverstein girls two

she gave them the keys to a villa. “A gift. You guys are living quite a distance from Nigel’s house. This villa is only a mile away. That

moved. They appreciated Brenda’s

can’t possibly

a family now. Of course,

and I would like you to live closer

gift, and Queenie was thankful for Brenda’s consideration. She wanted her parents

to start preparing for the wedding, and Queenie started

attend, though she missed today’s lesson

to pick Queenie up early the next morning. She took a small suitcase with her. That was all she needed for a week

Queenie. We wanna see the island, too,” Jessie

care of

You have

happy to hear Jessie calling him that. He held Queenie’s hand

helicopter awaiting them. Queenie had never ridden on a helicopter before, and it was a new and fun experience for her. Though, she held onto Nigel like a koala at first

praising the view. Nigel stared at her

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