Never Too Far Novel

“No. Miss Kurt didn’t want me to send her off,” Shirley replied.

“Jesslyn is father’s friend’s daughter. Her parents got into a car crash and passed away when she was young, so my family took her in. I’ve always treated her like a younger sister,” Zacharias explained while looking into her eyes.

“I see,” she replied with a nod.

“What do you see?” he asked with his gaze narrowed. He wanted her to clarify herself.

“Well, I don’t care about your relationship with Miss Kurt. You don’t have to explain anything to me,” Shirley replied.

Zacharias was momentarily taken aback but then let out a soft scoff. “Of course, I have to explain things. to you.”

“No. Your don’t,” she rebutted.

“We’ve kissed each other, after all,” he stated hesitantly

Shirley corrected him in a rather hostile tone. “That was forced. I didn’t consent to it,” she replied.

Zacharias raised his eyebrows and confidently countered, “We still kissed.”

she bit her bottom lip, gazing at him. “I’m going to get

After finishing his sentence, he threw the

careless he was with his injuries. “You’re not. supposed to get out of bed when you’re in this condition.”

into the room, then. I want you to eat with me,” he said. He wouldn’t have much appetite

food over. She had no choice but to obey him.

was just catered food, they had a surprisingly wide variety of options. She got a meal for the man before she brought it to his room. Then, she set up overbed

annoyed at his sneaky actions and glared back at him. Soon enough, he finished his meal. She cleared the table and brought the empty plates out. After returning to the room, she found the doctor checking Zacharias’ temperature. The man seemed to be

to your temperature, Mr. Flintstone. You have to let me know if you realize you’re getting

After the doctor left, Shirley held her palm out to feel the man’s forehead. He was indeed warmer

moment, Freddie knocked on the door before rushing in. “Mr. Flintstone, there’s an important. interview that you have to show up for tonight. I’m afraid the public might suspect something

Zacharias what he meant. There was an international news report that had Zacharias’ name

after reading

looks like someone is forcing you to show

office,” Zacharias muttered

hour until the nightly news stream. Will we have time?” Freddie

to hurry,”