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.”

out with a white shirt. “Do I look good

she doing? Is she trying to seduce him? “You should tend to your guest. I need to take a shower.” Josephine wanted to chat,

“Joey…”

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

explain this tomorrow,”

trust you,” said

Jenna gasped. “Can you

she doing? If she wants me to be jealous, it worked. Josephine was really jealous. She was imagining what was happening in Ethan’s room—Jenna standing in front of Ethan wearing nothing but a nightdress and then

body was smoking hot. Any man would want to sleep with her. Now, she was standing right in front of her boyfriend, flirting with

told

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

My friend doesn’t like strangers.” Ethan quickly left the house and drove

gritted her teeth in fury. She knew Josephine must have said

saw that Jenna was wearing nothing but a nightdress and her

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

“What? She did?”

she did that anyway. I bet

to take my son away? She won’t even let me stay with him for a night? How

to leave.

climbed into her bed and held her pillow. All she could think of was how Jenna was seducing her boyfriend. She told herself

“It’s late, so I don’t want

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

Josephine looked at him

are you looking

“Kisses,” said Josephine.

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

she

I’ll take you on a

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

want to go home. He wanted to stay

said Josephine. “I’m fine. You shouldn’t make your mother sad, so go home.” She wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed

convinced and nodded. “Sure. I’ll go home

into a meetup. She can see me when she wants to,” said Josephine. She was sure Jenna had ruined already her image

must take this

worry, I’ll do my best. My mom will love

best

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

“Sure. You should go home now.” She stood outside her house and bade

a random woman. It hurt her heart. Jenna was sitting with

the engine woke his mother, then he came in through the side door. Just when he

tell Ethan to meet up with her,

“Do not slander her,

raised her head only to see Ethan standing at the doorway, and she got

asked, “It’s late.

the bar and said hi,” said Ethan. He didn’t tell her he met Josephine since he knew Jenna must

happier, while Jenna

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

Josephine actually let him go? Unbeknownst to her, Josephine was that kind of woman, and thanks to that, Jenna’s lies failed to get

son. Not even a hint of alcohol from him. He lied. “So where did

Josephine, Ethan knew she would try to slander her as much as possible so Donna would think badly of Josephine,

you come back?”

must be exhausted

so? Well, she’s an understanding girl,

to know her yourself, not through someone else. Not through rumors.” Ethan looked at his mother solemnly. He knew his mother was not an unreasonable woman. She

those rumors might be the fabrication of her own personal feelings. “Hook us up then.” Donna would like to meet Josephine and

I can do that. How does tomorrow

second floor, listening in. When Donna said she wanted to meet Josephine, Jenna felt

room and texted Josephine. ‘My mom wants to see you tomorrow.

doesn’t give me a day off,’ texted Josephine

got your day off. Tell me if

Feels good when your boss is your

look perfect tomorrow. I want my mom to

his mom might not like me.

‘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,

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

blushed. “Mom, we’re

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

with motivation, and she drove away. She worked for a bit

at work. Where you

I are coming to the company. Go to my office in a

was surprised they would

the one who initiated it. I wonder, what’s so magical about her? Why does Ethan like her so much? If she is as materialistic as Jenna says she is, Ethan would never have fallen for her.

thought the station was running well, and then she glanced through the employees

was Josephine. Accompanying it were all her achievements,

Donna sat

front of the bathroom’s mirror, straightening herself up and reapplying her makeup. She then nervously

out and entered the elevator, then it stopped at Josephine’s floor. The moment the doors swung open, Donna was met with the sight of Josephine. She took a closer look, but Josephine

saw Donna but thought Donna would be accompanied

put her through a test, so she held her forehead

held her. “Are

me to the hospital,

course. Give me a

alright. Just take

to meet someone though, but this seems urgent. Sorry, Mrs. Quarles. Josephine agreed to it,

“You seem to be in a hurry. You don’t have to help

I can take you to

head hurts. I might faint if I don’t get

to the hospital.” Josephine put everything

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

I’ve called my family.

it was connected to the car. Donna noticed that the call was from

the corridor. He

to deal with something. Can

noticed the hum of a car

be taken to the hospital, but I’ll

it to

make it back

and she thought a lot better

much to his confusion.

in traffic, much to her chagrin. She looked a little panicked. “Sorry for wasting your time,

alright. Nothing important, so don’t worry. We’ll

alright. Was

in

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

I do,” Josephine said without

then, seemingly reminded of something, Donna said, “Oh no. My bag’s at your company, and I don’t have my phone. Can you take me back,

lose patience or get upset, so she nodded. “Sure. I can turn around just ahead. Shouldn’t take more than twenty minutes.” Josephine turned back, and Donna was keeping a close eye on her. Josephine was getting

slammed on the brakes and waited for the pedestrian to cross. Most people would’ve started cursing, but Josephine waited for

was at the entrance and about to call his mother when he saw Josephine’s car coming into the picture, and

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