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.

about what she had sent Brenda. It was just a simple message, and she didn’t care what would happen. If the images managed to ruin the engagement, she thought she would have a chance at Nigel. She was binge-watching some

message slowly showed up on her screen. ‘Lina Perez, you have gone too

on? Who’s controlling my computer?

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

palpitating. She was in shock and had no idea what to do. Does Nigel

on the screen. They were photos of her from when she fooled around with other guys. Terrified, she held her head. “Who are

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

counting

Lina quickly apologized despite the fact

ruin you.’ With that, another photo popped up. It was

almost

yourself to Mrs. Manson.

to normal. With shaky hands, Lina

Who’s this?”

I didn’t mean it. The woman in those images isn’t Queenie. It’s her sister, Bonnie. She was the one who sent those photos to me. She wanted

of relief. Thank goodness it’s not Queenie. But I can’t believe this lady would do that. This is pure evil. “Miss Perez, why did you slander my son’s fiancée?” she

him. S-So, I did

off that easily.” She angrily hung up, heaved a

then, her phone rang,

gonna kill you, Lina Perez!” a woman

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

done by someone who wanted to date her son. She went upstairs and knocked on

Mom. Trust me,” Nigel

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

an arm around his mother’s shoulder. “We

preparations.” She smiled. She knew how much her son liked

back at Lina anymore. After all, her reputation was ruined, and getting involved with her would only sully his name. If he were to run into her, he would tell her to

at the Silverstein Residence, Jessie had told 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

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

professional. Works all year long. Nobody can take

stunts isn’t easy.

never forget that flying scene. So, she’s the one behind

delighted her. Stardom must have stepped in. They’re deleting all bad comments and replacing them with good reviews. She heaved a sigh in silence. I have to work

resting 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 eyes shone like obsidian under the light. For a moment, she wanted to go to his house and throw herself

and she pulled her collar down in an attempt to tease him. However, she earned herself a hiss from him instead. “Wear

want to see this?” Queenie puckered her lips and

want anyone else to see this. The Internet is a dangerous place. Just come over and

never get tired of looking

mom should arrive at ten tomorrow

in acknowledgment. “Alright, I’ll wake up early and get

getting late.

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

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

the video call. It was only then that she realized she was actually getting sleepy, so she played some music to help

the dining table, and

parents

already told the chef

married,

finally get engaged to Queenie. All they wished for was for their daughters to marry good men. They didn’t expect

and snacks. Brandon, you should prepare the best

I’m going

took Jessie upstairs after breakfast. Jessie was in a good mood that morning. All the negative comments had turned for the better, and

shirt the day prior. The cameraman had

he did that. All the comments were praising her looks. They

their bodyguards came out holding boxes of gifts.

guests eagerly. They were happy to

do this.

expensive.

though the Mansons had said that, everything that they brought over

Nigel locked eyes for a moment, and Queenie eventually turned away shyly. Now that their parents had met, the reality of getting married finally dawned on her, and it made

parents were talking among themselves while Jessie kept refilling their cups with tea. Queenie,

on with their marriage. They wanted to go

an idea of where to hold our wedding. Let’s do it on a beautiful island. My cousin and his wife had

Anticipation flowed in Queenie’s

there starting tomorrow. Take a look around. If you like it,

and she nodded. “Sure, we can take a

were still chatting happily. They agreed to the

staying on the island for a week to see if we like

shouldn’t call them Mr. and Mrs. Silverstein anymore.” Brenda shot her son

looked at

Silverstein couple froze for a moment, but their hearts were filled with delight.

gave their approval right

raised a glass of wine and

and

around the living room after dinner, and Brenda gave the Silverstein girls two sets of jewelry. She also gave Maggie an expensive emerald

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.

was moved. They appreciated

we can’t possibly take this,” Brandon

a family now. Of

Mother, Queenie and I would like you to live closer to us. We can help out if anything

for Brenda’s consideration. She wanted her parents to have a better life and living near her made

had to start preparing for the wedding, and Queenie started packing up for the

had work to do as well. She had a week of class to attend, though she missed today’s lesson because she had to deal with some family matters. However, after

early the next morning. She took a small suitcase

to take some pictures, Queenie. We wanna see the island, too,”

Take care of Dad and

me. You have

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

before, and it was a new and fun experience for her. Though, she held onto Nigel like a koala at first as the chopper took off. Only after the flight

her lovingly, and he combed her

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