Never Too Far Novel

Jared backed Ellen up, saying, “Ellen, I’ll provide you with the best attorney.”

Olivia panicked; she thought Jared was poking his nose into this too much. “Young Master Jared, this is a matter within our family, so please stay out of this.”

“Ellen can have you all sentenced to jail just for illegally keeping the compensation payment for yourselves,” Jared replied frostily.

Connor, who had been looking on, finally looked up in distress, saying, “That’s enough, Oli! Just shut up. We’re indebted to Ellie in the first place, so we’ll compensate her for that. We’ll sell our house and our cars to make up 7.5 million for you as soon as possible.”

“What? Connor, what nonsense are you talking about?! How could we afford to pay it back?!” Olivia was taken aback. She had no desire to sell the house or their cars, as she felt comfortable living here!

“Dad, what are you talking about?!” Selena was shocked, too. Is Ellen trying to tear our home apart? How are we supposed to raise 7.5 million with this house of ours? “Don’t go too far, Ellen!” she threatened while suddenly charging toward Ellen.

Connor pulled Ellen into his arms before warning in a cold voice, “Stay away from her!”

Ellen’s attractive eyes were fixed on Selena. She said coldly, “You guys are the ones who’ve gone too far.”

Selena replied, “You’re demanding 7.5 million from us! This house is the only valuable thing we have now, and there’s still a mortgage on it! Ellen, are you trying to leave us with nothing to our name?” She was clear about the value of her family’s property. Indeed, her family could raise 7.5 million with all of their money, but they would have nothing to eat if they were to give all the money to Ellen!

Olivia also nearly passed out in anger. She walked up to Connor, saying, “Connor, I object to this! I won’t agree to sell our house.”

It went without saying that Connor didn’t want to sell the house either. However, with Jared backing Ellen up, perhaps he would really have to go to jail for what he had done over these years. He would rather go from riches to rags than go to jail to soothe Ellen’s anger. “Ellie, can you please give me some time? I’ll definitely make up 7.5 million for you,” he said to Ellen.

Seeing that he had promised her so, Ellen decided to trust him this time. She gritted her teeth, saying, “Fine, I’ll give you some time, but I must get no less than 7.5 million.” Then, she turned to Jared. “Let’s go!”

Jared also didn’t want to stay in front of this family any longer. He led Ellen by the hand out of the house, but Olivia immediately came out after them. She pleaded with an imploring look, “Ellie! Wait, Ellie! We can still talk this over! You can move in with us; we’ll be nice to you in the future.”

“Ellen doesn’t lack a place to stay. She’s staying with me from now on,” Jared replied flatly.

Olivia replied, “Young Master Jared, we did you kindness in saving your life back then. Can’t you let us off for the sake of this? You’re so loaded, after all. Surely it wouldn’t be a problem for you to give her another 15 million as compensation?” Isn’t Ellen just asking for money? She could’ve demanded money from Jared as she pleases! Why does she have to demand money from us?

Ellen replied, “As I said, what I want isn’t money, but justice.” She was seething with hatred. Looking at Olivia, she couldn’t help but recall how she had greedily asked for money.

“Ellen, what are you talking about? We’re a family. What kind of justice are you seeking?” Olivia really thought Ellen was being unreasonable. All we did was not give her a share of the money, no? Does she have to strip us of every penny for that?

At this moment, Selena came out as well. Seeing that her mother was still pestering Ellen, she had no choice but to brazen it out and said, “Ellen, can you let our family off for the sake that we’re cousins?”

Jared actually feared that Ellen would be softened up.

Luckily, Ellen wasn’t softened up at all. Looking at the mother and daughter, she recalled the injustices she had suffered over these years, including how they had shown off in front of her and turned up their noses at her while spending her brother’s money, as well as how they had treated her and Jessica with indifference while living in a fancy house and driving luxury cars when she and Jessica were in the most difficult time of their lives. “No, I can’t. I’d rather not have relatives like you guys, and there’s no way I’d let you guys off either,” she replied frostily without mercy or sympathy.

Olivia and Selena were both foaming at the mouth as they watched Jared and Ellen enter the elevator. Finally, Olivia couldn’t help but swear, “That little b*tch!”

Selena dragged her home. “Mom, we have to hurry and talk Dad out of selling the house! It’s our family’s most valuable property!”

Connor sat on the couch with his head in his hands while sinking into guilt and remorse. It was Olivia who had called the shots on many things over the years. He wasn’t heartless from the start; he had wanted to give Jessica and Ellen several thousand every year, but Olivia had stopped him from doing so. As this happened again and again every year, he slowly turned into a heartless man.

“Connor, don’t you ever sell the house! Lena and I won’t agree to this!” Olivia yelled at him as soon as she returned home.

Selena decided to let her parents refuse to pay the money as Connor had promised. “Dad, Mom is right. We’re not selling the house. We’ll see what Ellen can do about us.”

Connor replied, “If we don’t sell the house, I’ll have to go to jail! Would you rather sell the house or let me go to jail?”

Olivia continued to behave like a shrew. “Ellen wouldn’t dare to do that! If she dares to send you to jail, she’ll be an ingrate! You’re her uncle, after all. We’ll wear her down.”

Suddenly, Connor growled at her, “Olivia, had you not egged me on over these years, would Ellie have hated us so much? Would she hate us so much if we had given her a few thousand every year?” He blamed his wife, saying, “It was all your fault! You were insatiable! You are the reason for all of this!”

Olivia was instantly speechless for a moment; little did she think her husband would throw accusations at her. “You could’ve given her the money if you wanted! You didn’t give her the money just because of the few words I said, huh? Doesn’t that mean you weren’t willing to give her the money as well?” She would never admit her mistakes. Whenever something wrong happened, she would always pass the buck to others.

“You… How could you…” Connor trembled all over with anger. Flying into a rage, he jumped on Olivia, raised his hand, and slapped her hard across the face.

Olivia was stunned; never did she think her husband would hit out so hard at her. Not only did her cheek turn numb from the slap, but she even tasted blood in her mouth.

“Aah! Mom!” Selena was frightened to see her father hitting her mother. She quickly stopped Connor, saying, “Dad, stop hitting Mom!”

“She deserves this! Look how I’m gonna beat her to death!” Connor was mad with rage. At this very moment, he even felt the urge to kill Olivia.

Olivia burst into tears. She yelled, “Come at me if you have the nerve! If you dare to beat me to death, you’ll have to go to jail for the rest of your life!” Overwhelmed with rage, she wanted to slap Connor back in return, so she reached out and throttled him.

Selena tried to dissuade them from fighting, but Connor shoved her away.

In an instant, the husband and wife got into a scuffle.

Selena was terrified as she watched her parents fight one another. Tears rolled down her cheeks; inwardly, she hated Ellen’s guts. What has become of my originally happy family now? My parents were so devoted to each other before, but they’ve turned against each other now. It’s all thanks to Ellen! All of this is her fault! “Stop fighting! Stop fighting, both of you!” She rushed over in an attempt to pull Olivia away.

However, Olivia yelled at her, “Don’t get in my way, you little brat!”

In the end, someone swung a punch at Selena’s face, causing her to let out a cry of pain.

Only then did the husband and wife stop to look at Selena. Clapping her hand over her face, which was red from being punched, she looked at them resentfully, saying, “I hate both of you!” With that, she grabbed her bag and stormed out the door.

Only then did Connor and Olivia come to their senses a little. They looked at each other, their resentment toward each other lingering.

“I’d never sell the house no matter what,” Olivia uttered through clenched teeth.

“We have to sell it even if you don’t want to,” Connor replied with determination.

Compared to the bedlam in the Aguirre Family, Ellen calmed down a lot as she sat in the passenger seat of Jared’s car at this very moment. It was just that she lapsed into complete silence. After going through so many things, she finally saw Connor and his family in their true colors. People are so unfathomable. Their interests turned them into a bunch of insatiable people, making them so unrecognizable that they’re no longer the people I remember.

Jared couldn’t help but look at her a few times with concern, fearing that she would really sink into depression out of anger. “Wanna grab something to eat?” he asked.

“No.”

“Then what are your plans after this?”

Ellen replied, “I’d like to buy a small house and settle down in a small home.” Her plans for the future were simple. If she managed to get the 7.5 million from Connor, she would be able to stay unemployed for a long time, during which time she could do whatever she liked.

“Which area do you prefer to buy a house in? I can go house-looking with you,” Jared immediately replied. Of course, he would buy the house for her, too. No matter where the house was located and how expensive it was, he would buy it for her as long as she liked it.

Ellen replied, “It’s not necessary. I can go house-looking myself.” She knew the man’s intentions. Although Connor and his family had kept the obvious gains for themselves, she wouldn’t ask the Presgraves to show her their gratitude. After all, the Presgraves had shown them enough gratitude.

“Ellen, I want to return your kindness. Just tell me if you want anything. I’ll satisfy you,” Jared replied frankly. Even if she didn’t bring this up, he would return her kindness from now on in every way possible.

“I don’t want anything.” Ellen shook her head while regretting what she had said to the man yesterday. She apologized, “I was too impulsive yesterday. I lost my mind after Selena suddenly said those things to me. Don’t take it to heart.”

“Why would I blame you for that? I’m the one who should apologize. I actually didn’t find out the donor’s identity for such a long time. Had I learned sooner that it was your brother, I would’ve shown you my gratitude already instead of tarrying until now. It was my fault for being stupid,” Jared replied remorsefully. This whole thing was my fault. I was too slow.

Ellen pursed her lips for a moment. Then, she shook her head, saying, “I wouldn’t blame you for that. Besides, I’m proud of my brother for saving your life.”

“Speaking of it, Ellen, it was magical that my heart pounded when I first laid eyes on you. It was like I was destined to get to know you. Do you still remember? You were carrying such a big garbage bag at the golf course that day. The instant I saw you, I felt that I couldn’t bear to see you like that,” Jared said.

that

your late brother must be hoping that

words. I’m so lucky to get to know him! she

has been delivered to my place, anyway,” Jared said,

a nod, “Well, then, I’ll bother you for a

stay at his place for the rest of her life. “Okay!” He was delighted. I’ll make use of this period to soften her up into letting me take care of her for the rest of her life. What reason do I have for not taking care of her? It was all

Even the scenery around them seemed to become wonderful along the way, and

afternoon, Connor called a real estate agent to put his family’s house up for sale. The real estate agent told him that the houses in his neighborhood were in high demand and sold very well on

remaining one million. However, the outstanding balance was about 1.7 million, which meant he

reluctant she was, she had to take the consequences into consideration. Ellen

get sentenced to jail for a few years longer once she files a suit against us. “Damn you, Ellen!” she cursed while crying. Now

knocked on the door to Olivia’s room. Even though they

want to sell it,” Olivia replied

her, though. “They’ll

good care of it, the couple was satisfied with the house at first glance. After hearing that the real estate agent would bring another group of prospective buyers here to look

the house at 70,000 higher than its selling price. Seeing that they

stood aside in silence with a long face, while the real estate agent

guys will move out of here? We have to renovate the house immediately

days after we get the money,”

pay the

the spectacularly dressed woman, then at her scholarly and refined husband next to her.

it appraised. He had indeed succumbed to his

…

the

wardrobe. Just then, she heard someone’s footsteps. The next instant, the door to her room was pushed

delight. Little did she

to keep it.” Jared placed the kitten in Ellen’s arms. Seeing the smile that appeared on her face when she saw the cat, he heaved a sigh of relief. Then, he went downstairs before returning with two large suitcases of clothes in his hands. As it turned out, he had someone go to Ellen’s previous apartment and pack up the clothes she had left there. Not only that, the clothes were all branded. “You should switch back to this cell phone.” He

cheeks burned slightly. These were the things that she had done yesterday in a fit of pique,

be living together from now on,” Jared said smilingly with his eyes

experts at mood healing, for Ellen was already in a good mood

her room had gone missing in the blink of an eye. “Milkshake! Milkshake, where are you?” She

searched along the hallway, but she didn’t find Milkshake either. Then, she noticed that the door to the master bedroom was half-open, which caused her stomach to knot at once. Don’t tell me Milkshake has gone into Jared’s bedroom! It’ll be bad if it pees on his bed. She couldn’t think of anything else. In a moment of desperation, she hurriedly pushed the door

Ellen was only worried about

“Meow!”

here. She immediately came to the curtains and pulled them back, getting behind

in finding the cat, she didn’t notice at all that the bathroom door had been pulled

still had steam coming off him stepped out from the inside with only a bath towel wrapped around his waist. Toweling his hair dry with his towel, he stepped onto the high-quality carpet in the master

shape protruding from the curtains, which caused him to knit his brows instantly. Someone’s hiding behind my curtains? His nerves tautened at once; he clenched his fists while stepping toward the curtains, wanting to

came flying toward her face. Her eyes widened in fright, and the man also retracted his fist in shock when he saw that it was

the man placed his hands firmly on the glass window for support, trapping the frightened young lady in his arms. In an instant, their faces were so close together that they

atmosphere was indescribably

just go through with it. Since God had created such an opportunity for him, how could he waste it? He

She quickly turned her face away; just

behind the curtains next time. I might hurt you by mistake,” Jared said, reminding

but to shift the blame onto Milkshake. “I-I didn’t enter your room on purpose. Milkshake suddenly went missing before I realized that it entered your room and was h-hiding behind the curtains…” she explained with

back while

face with her hands, Ellen peeped through her fingers at the man’s figure. This had to be the most perfect male figure she had ever seen. Jared wasn’t

“Meow!”

had naughtily jumped onto Jared’s bed. “Ah! Milkshake, you can’t get onto the bed.” She immediately leaped to catch the kitten. However, Jared’s bed was too big, and the kitten immediately jumped to the other side of the bed, so she had no choice but to beg Jared for help. “Young Master Jared, please help me

to the other side of the bed to stop the kitten, Jared soon caught it with

the kitten in her arms. Feeling the man’s sturdy chest in close proximity, she went red in the face

he had just taken a shower. Her presence simply ignited his flames of desire. “Go back to your room!” he

she had to keep

she had left, Jared finally heaved a faint sigh of relief. Looking down at a certain part of his body, he bit his thin lip helplessly. The days ahead aren’t gonna be easy, I’m afraid. After all, I’m an adult man who’s already 26 years old, not a young

kitten on its little bed; she dared

of bed and was startled to see a figure awaiting her

jogging with me?” Jared

She replied with a nod, “Okay! Give me a minute while I get changed.” She changed into sportswear before changing into a pair of sports shoes as they went out. Then, she greeted the morning sun ‌with the man, breathing the fresh air on the hillside

layer of mist, the Central Business District nearby looked amazingly beautiful from here. Those high-rise buildings look just like

pace. The morning sun cast a gentle glow on her face, making her look

it. After jogging less than 200 yards, she had to slow down and

her at a strolling pace. “Let’s walk, then! We’ll walk to

super-rich was like. Even such a big

the top of the hill, she was already out of breath, but she felt very fulfilled.

what was happening, an arm gently wrapped itself around her waist. He leaned forward and rested his attractive chin lightly on her shoulder, asking,

moment before she quietly relaxed. She replied

at my house. I can come here and enjoy the scenery with you every day,” the man pleaded under his

her heart thump. Jared’s words were no different from a profession of love; however, having been through so many things, she was no longer impatient for an outcome. Gazing into the distance, she replied, “Let’s wait until I’ve settled

little annoyed with himself for pushing her too hard. She’s just been through so many things. Can’t I

for a while. As it was too windy, Jared then led her down the hill for fear that she might

normally ate out for breakfast. However, he wondered if he should get a couple of servants for Ellen so that she could have tasty and nutritious meals while staying at home. “My time’s all yours today.

“Would you

Jared smiled. “Of course.”

to sign the house purchase and sale agreement. The full payment was credited to Connor’s account before the real estate agent, who

buyers were in a hurry to move in, so they gave Connor and his family three

3.00PM. When the remaining 7.5 million was credited to Connor’s bank account, Olivia, who was standing next to him, was so angry that her heart almost jumped out of

keep some of the money for our living expenses? Don’t ask for a big amount; just ask her to let us keep about 750,000. What do

Connor’s heart as he looked at the account balance shown on his phone. Indeed, we can talk

out tomorrow to give her the money and talk about this while he was at

in the movie

inspirational movie for young people. Many youngsters came in

the poster. Unbeknownst to her, the man beside her was also looking at her and thus noticed the animated expression

when I started high school. At the time, he was an unknown little actor; now he’s already one of the top celebrities!” Ellen said,

on the face of the man

go to his concert when I was at college.” Her eyes shone brightly as she spoke of her idol, as though she were talking about one of the happiest

this moment, the man’s strained smile vanished. Pressing his tongue against his cheek, he looked askance at the lead actor on the poster, as if a hint

“I’ll definitely go rooting for him at his next concert. Not

beside her turned as black as thunder in an instant. He replied with a faint cough, “Okay! Take me along

as well?” Ellen asked in

“Uh-huh. You like him, so I like him

never expected to come across a super-handsome guy in the lounge area. Not only was he a refined beefcake, but he also looked even more handsome than the lead

did she look narrowly at the man beside

they could enter the theater by showing their movie tickets. Ellen stood up,

after

in her arms when Jared reached over for it. At first, Ellen wanted to grab some

he looked at her tenderly, he noticed that her eyes were fixed steadily on the silver screen, on which

really looked like every lady’s perfect dreamboat

the man beside her became jealous at once. Does this lady like

eyes even glistened with tears when the lead male

movie came to an end, Jared finally

was an Easter egg. Ellen wanted to wait for it, but

Easter

out of the theater without a pause. She couldn’t help but break free of

of watching the