Never Too Far Novel

Chapter 1891-1900

Josephine couldn’t see who was inside the off-road vehicle, but she saw Ethan talking to them. Is it not Jenna? Then, she noticed Ethan coming toward her, so she rolled down the window. Ethan leaned over.

“It’s my mom. She wants to stay over as the flight exhausted her. I’ll arrange for both of you to meet tomorrow.”

Josephine looked at the car in surprise. That’s his mother in there? She nodded. “Sure. I can do that. See you.”

Ethan looked at her apologetically, but Josephine was understanding and smiled sweetly. “Go to your mother. She must be exhausted after the flight.”

Ethan nodded and told the driver to take Josephine home. He then went back to his mother and opened the door, then Donna got out. Jenna noticed the car Josephine was in going away, and she sneered. You’re still inferior compared to me in the end.

“Come with me, Jenna,” said Donna.

Happily, Jenna held Donna’s arm. “Of course, Mrs. Quarles.”

Ethan led them into the living room, but Jenna’s face fell all of a sudden. She noticed the homely vibe in the living room, but there was also the scent of a woman. On top of that, a lot of stuff was in pairs. Anyone could see that Ethan bought and renovated this place with a woman in mind. The decoration screamed that kind of style.

Donna frowned. He bought this for her? I bet she must’ve nagged him about it. A villa didn’t cost much for their family, but she was still angry at her son for doing this for another woman.

“Sit. I’ll get you some tea.” Ethan poured a cup of tea for his mother. Jenna went to help him with a smile. “I’ll help you.”

When Ethan came back with the tea, he noticed that his mother had gone upstairs, so he quickly followed. Meanwhile, Jenna went to sit on the couch. She spotted Josephine’s laptop, then she turned it on. She didn’t know the password so she couldn’t get into the laptop, but the lock screen wallpaper was a photo of her and Ethan. In fact, it was a slideshow. The sight of them being so in love infuriated her.

Donna took a quick look at the second floor, but before she could go to the next floor, Ethan stopped her. “That’s my room up there. It’s a bit messy, so let me clean it up.”

Ah, the room of a couple. I understand, son. Her son was an adult now so it would be rather inappropriate to ask him about his sex life, but she judged Josephine harsher because of that. Look at him. He wouldn’t even date any woman before this, but now he’s sleeping with that vixen. Oh, I hope he won’t exhaust himself.

Donna looked at the mugs on the table, which also came in pairs.

“Her name’s Josephine, Mom. I met her at the Presgraves’ wedding. We’re in love,” said Ethan.

“Did you do a lot for her? You bought her a villa and a sports car, and you even became her company’s shareholder. You did everything she asked you to?”

“Yes, because I love her. I want her to have the best,” said Ethan.

The explanation didn’t work. Despite being a rich woman, Donna still fell for the old trick of ‘knowing someone through the mouth of another’, and she thought Josephine was an avaricious woman. “What did she give you in return?”

Ethan shook his head. “I don’t need her to give me anything. What matters is we’re in love.”

Donna had seen a lot in her life, and she knew love could blind the best of men. Her son was obviously in that phase. “You don’t have to arrange any meeting for us. I decide when to see her. If the time comes, we’ll meet,” said Donna. She could see that her son really wanted to introduce Josephine to her, but she was not interested in that woman.

Donna went downstairs. Jenna was having tea, and the laptop was set aside.

“We’ll stay here for the night, Jenna. You don’t have to go back to the hotel,” said Donna.

Jenna quickly said, “Sure thing, Mrs. Quarles. I’m exhausted too. It would be nice to stay for the night.”

“That’s not a good idea, Mom.” Ethan frowned.

“There are two guest rooms on the second floor. It’s fine. Or do you want to kick me out too?” Donna turned around. She hoped her son would give Jenna some attention too.

“It’s alright, Ethan. I won’t trouble you. I just want to stay with Mrs. Quarles,” Jenna pleaded.

“He’ll be fine. If I say we stay, we stay,” said Donna bossily, disregarding her adult son’s wishes blatantly. She then sat on the sofa.

Jenna told her bodyguard to pick her stuff up from the hotel, and she told her assistant to take an important thing—her sexy nightdress. She would wear it for Ethan that night. His mother’s creating an opportunity for me. I have to grasp it.

Half an hour later, the bodyguard came back with Jenna and Donna’s luggage in tow. Jenna took her bag and whipped out a champagne-colored night dress. It was sexy and beautiful. She was a model, to begin with, so Jenna was confident that her body was alluring enough.

She was sure Ethan would look at her. She knew Josephine couldn’t compare to her in terms of figure.

Donna went to her room. Ethan went over to help her unpack while expressing that he would like her to stay with him, which was what Donna was already planning to do. Noticing that her son was doing his utmost best to cheer her up, she sat on the couch and asked, “Why do you like her?”

Ethan sat beside her and seriously answered, “I like her personality and how genuine she is. It’s the first time I’ve seen someone like her, and I think it’s love…” The mere mention of Josephine made Ethan’s eyes shine. Donna stopped him.

“All right. Now how long have you known her?”

“About six weeks.”

“Forty-two days? How are you so sure she’s the one?” Donna thought this was unacceptable. He can’t be this frivolous about relationships.

“Do you believe in love at first sight? Because I found one,” gushed Ethan.

Oh my God, he’s like a pup in love. I can’t force him to break up with her, so I’ll have to convince that woman to do it. “I’m exhausted. Let me sleep. And take care of Jenna.” Donna wanted to sleep, and she created an opportunity for her son to spend some time with Jenna.

Ethan wrapped his arm around her shoulder and kissed her forehead. “Get some rest, Mom.”

“I will.” Donna nodded.

Jenna got out of the bathroom wearing nothing but a thin dress. When she saw Ethan come out of his mother’s room, she said, “Ethan, do you have cold water?”

“In the fridge.” He looked at her and said, “Wear something less revealing before you come out.”

Jenna walked up to him. “You’ve seen me in bikinis.”

He felt nothing toward her. She was just a good friend to him, or a sister. Ethan turned around. “The water’s in the fridge. Take it yourself.”

“Can’t you stay with me? I want someone to chat with.” Jenna twirled her hair and shot him a bashful look.

Just then, Ethan’s phone rang. Oh, that’s Josephine. He quickly said, “I have something to do. You do what you want.”

“Ethan!” Jenna saw him off speechlessly. She knew she looked sexy in this dress, and yet Ethan refused to look at her.

Which part of her is better than me? Unbeknownst to Jenna, love was not just visual for Ethan; he needed it to come from the heart.

Ethan went back to his room and closed the door, then he called Josephine.

“Your mom didn’t get mad at you, did she?” Josephine asked, worried.

“She didn’t. She’s just exhausted after the flight.” Ethan knew his mother didn’t like Josephine, but that was because she didn’t understand her. She’ll grow to like her.

Actually, Josephine wasn’t really that worried, but she couldn’t tell Ethan that. It was obvious Ethan’s mother didn’t like her. Ethan could’ve introduced her easily tonight, but she refused to see her.

Suddenly, someone opened the door, and Jenna came in uninvited. She noticed Ethan talking to Josephine on the phone, and the b*tch said, “Ethan, I got you some water.”

Ethan frowned. “Why are you here?”

“Just worried you might get thirsty. My, your bedroom’s big.” She sat on the bed and happily said, “Your bed’s so soft. I bet it’s good to sleep in.”

“I’m on a call. Leave now.” Ethan covered the microphone on his phone so Josephine wouldn’t hear them. He knew Jenna was trying to cause a misunderstanding.

Indeed, Josephine’s eyes went wide. Jenna’s in his room, and at this hour? Why is she there?

“I won’t get in your way. I’ll just stay quiet.” She lay on Ethan’s bed without his permission and shot him a look of allure.

Ethan’s face fell. “Jenna, leave.”

Not afraid of his angry gaze, Jenna sat up and said loudly, “Oh my gosh, the wind’s so strong. I’m not wearing enough layers, I guess. I’ll need your shirt, Ethan.”

She walked to the closet swiftly so Ethan couldn’t stop her, but what was more important now was how Josephine was feeling. “Let me explain.”

Josephine heard everything. She knew Jenna was in Ethan’s room wearing nothing but a nightdress, and she could see that image in her mind. “I’m fine.” Josephine held her jealousy back. “Why is she there?”

“Just here with my mom. She’s not sleeping with me but in the guest room on the second floor,” said Ethan. “Please don’t take this the wrong way.”

Josephine smiled. “I won’t.”

a white shirt. “Do I look good in

heard that. What is she doing? Is she trying to seduce him? “You should tend to your guest. I need to take a shower.” Josephine wanted to chat, but since Jenna was around,

“Joey…”

Take care of your mom.” Josephine tried to stay calm, but

this tomorrow,” said

you,” said Josephine

then Jenna gasped. “Can you help me

was really jealous. She was imagining what was happening in Ethan’s room—Jenna standing in front of Ethan wearing nothing but a nightdress

happened. Jenna was a model and her body was smoking hot. Any man would want to sleep with her. Now, she was standing right

hung up and told

going?” Jenna asked. “When

waiting for me.” Ethan

actually taking his car key, she was secretly annoyed. All of a sudden, she thought of an idea

Ethan quickly left the house

the doorway, gritting gritted her teeth in fury. She knew Josephine must have said something to make Ethan leave.

the commotion, Donna came down as well. She saw that Jenna was wearing nothing but a

to go see her,” Jenna lied. She was going to slander Josephine as

“What? She did?”

yet she did that anyway. I bet

away? She won’t even

excuse to leave. He knew that Josephine was angry and he needed to explain

took a shower, she climbed into her bed and held her pillow. All she could think of was how Jenna was seducing her boyfriend. She told herself to calm down, but she couldn’t. Suddenly, her phone rang, and to her delight, it

“It’s late, so I

window and pulled the curtains open. Standing outside her house was a black off-road vehicle, and its

her phone. Oh, I’m only wearing my pajamas. Ah, who cares? She wanted to see

and got into his car. Noticing what she was

at him closely as if she

you looking

“Kisses,” said Josephine.

took it the wrong way. He turned on the lights and stared at her. “Don’t

Josephine chuckled, and she nodded. “I

changed. I’ll take you on

here just to see you. You can’t just leave her

mad?” Ethan didn’t want to go home. He

You shouldn’t make your mother

nodded. “Sure. I’ll go

mother into a meetup. She can see me when she wants to,”

take

I’ll do my

my best

won’t try your best. You will keep this relationship

home now.” She stood outside her house and bade him goodbye, then she went back

really mad. She had just arrived, and her son was already leaving her just to see a random woman. It hurt her heart. Jenna was sitting with her, trying to cheer her up

outside in case the humming of the engine woke his mother, then he came in through the side door. Just when he was about to enter the living room, he

believe Josephine would tell

Ethan harrumphed. “Do not slander her,

shocked, and she raised her head only to see Ethan standing at the doorway, and she got nervous. How

“It’s late. Where have

friend wanted to meet up with me, so I went to the bar and said hi,” said Ethan. He didn’t tell her he met Josephine since he knew Jenna must have

little happier, while Jenna looked sheepish. Okay, so

sleep,” Donna said. “Jenna, it’s late. You should catch some sleep

up with that woman, so why did he come back so soon? Did Josephine actually let him go? Unbeknownst to her, Josephine was

a hint of alcohol from him. He lied. “So where

a perfect chance for a good talk. Since Jenna was jealous of Josephine, Ethan knew she would try to slander her as much as possible so

why did you come back?” Donn

She said you must be exhausted from the flight, so you need me,” said

surprised. Is that so? Well,

judge her before you meet her, Mom. You should get to know her yourself, not through someone else. Not through rumors.” Ethan looked at his mother solemnly. He knew his mother was not

what Ethan was trying to say. Jenna did speak badly of Josephine, and now that she thought about it, those rumors might be the fabrication of her own

that. How does

second floor, listening in. When Donna said she wanted to meet Josephine, Jenna felt all the strength leave her. One word from Ethan, and his mother changed

mom wants to see you tomorrow. Do you have time

my boss doesn’t give me a day off,’ texted

Tell me if you

sweet. Feels good when your

I want my mom to think you’re

nervous. He’s worried his mom might not like me. ‘I know. I’ll go

‘Night.’

‘Good night.’

novel as she fell asleep. She had a habit of going through history texts before going to sleep. They worked well to put her to sleep, and she drifted to the land of

and Josephine put on some makeup, then she left. Heidi was watering the flowers, and she

“Mom, we’re still

sure you don’t lose him, alright? He’s a good man.” Heidi

drove away. She worked for a bit and waited for Ethan to call her.

at work.

to the company. Go to my office in

they would meet

Jenna says she is, Ethan would

Donna on a tour around the lobby. Donna thought the station was running well, and then she glanced through the employees of the

checked the name, and sure enough, it was Josephine. Accompanying it were all her achievements, and the sight of that made Donna

office, and Donna sat on

front of the bathroom’s mirror, straightening herself up and reapplying

she got out and entered the elevator, then it stopped at Josephine’s floor.

woman. Josephine saw Donna but thought Donna would be accompanied by Ethan and would never

her through a test,

quickly held her. “Are

take me to the hospital, miss?” Donna

a

alright. Just take

but this seems urgent.

be in a hurry. You don’t have

take you to the hospital,” said Josephine

if I don’t get

lot. I’ll take you to the hospital.” Josephine put everything aside and took the lady

her. She seems genuine. That kind of kindness cannot be faked. She got into Josephine’s car, and Josephine drove away. “How may I address you? Where do you

family. Just take me to the

that the

are you?” Ethan was waiting in the corridor. He wanted

with something. Can

Ethan noticed

to the hospital, but I’ll be quick. Tell your mother I’ll be there

it to

make it back ASAP.” Josephine hung

she thought a

his confusion. Is she in the bathroom? Or did she go around? I should look for

was stuck in traffic, much to her chagrin. She looked a little panicked. “Sorry

don’t worry. We’ll

I’m alright. Was that your

in Josephine’s eyes, and she nodded.

answered without hesitation, and her eyes were filled with happiness. Genuine happiness. Donna could see that she wasn’t putting on an act, nor did Josephine realize the woman she was talking to was Ethan’s mother.

I do,” Josephine said

“Oh no. My bag’s at your company, and I don’t have my

around just ahead. Shouldn’t take more than twenty minutes.” Josephine turned back, and Donna was keeping a close eye on

and

and about to call his mother when he saw Josephine’s car coming into

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