Never Too Far Novel

A flush crept up Shirley’s cheeks. Did he meet me when I was in that wild state? He must have vivid memories of my childhood antics, as he was around ten years old at the time, so he surely remembers how unruly I was.

“How did we meet?” Shirley asked, curious.

“We met in the White House garden. I was there with my father as a guest. I got lost in the garden, and that’s when I met you. You took my hand and led me back to the hall,” Zacharias said with a smile, his filled with nostalgia.

Hearing that they once held hands when she was a child, Shirley felt her face grow even warmer.

“Was that the only time we met?” Shirley inquired.

“How many times would you have liked us to meet?” Zacharias countered. eyes

“No, once is enough. I was quite mischievous and playful as a child, so I probably left a bad impression on you,” she quickly muttered.

At that, Zacharias smirked. “You were adorable as a child! Just a little chubby.”

Shirley, hearing the description of her childhood look from him, felt a bit indignant. “Who wasn’t chubby as a child? I bet you were chubby too!”

like chubby

least, him saying this would dispel any suspicions Ren

me?” Shirley raised an eyebrow.

moment I saw you,”

changed so much since my childhood, and yet you recognized me instantly?” Shirley was

knack for recognizing people, and this woman was so outstanding that it was hard not to

nothing has changed. The man raised an eyebrow, indicating that his memories

the door and entered, holding a tray of medication as she addressed Zacharias. “Mr. Flintstone, here’s your medicine. Please take it on

his brows.

nurse left, and Shirley got up to pour him a glass of water, saying, “Take your

have some superficial wounds. There’s no need for medication.” Zacharias

stated, “You definitely need to take

wondering if she was here to take care of him or to monitor

the medicine. Afterward, he felt even more drowsy, but he

me company for a bit,” Zacharias said as he

grow a bit hazy, Shirley realized