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In the poignant tale of "Never Too Far," Anastasia Tillman's life takes an unexpected turn as she grapples with betrayal, loss, and a looming proposition that could challenge her carefully curated independence. Scarred by past betrayals orchestrated by her stepsister and closest confidante, Anastasia's world is shattered when a mysterious encounter irrevocably alters her path, leading to her expulsion from the only place she once called home. However, fate intercedes five years later, presenting Anastasia with a proposal that upends her sense of self: a charming man enters her life, extending a hand in marriage and a vow to co-parent her son, unfurling a whirlwind of conflicting emotions within her recently restored equilibrium.

As Anastasia, now a flourishing jewelry designer, weighs the complexities of a newfound romance against the backdrop of her hard-won success and nurturing bond with her son, she finds herself at a crossroads of desire and apprehension. Mistrustful of the sudden intrusion into her carefully constructed world, Anastasia faces a dilemma as the enigmatic man's affection towards her child strikes a chord that unravels her steadfast resolve. Will she yield to his persuasive advances and allow him into her existence, embracing the shared responsibilities that now lie before them, or will the specter of past wounds impede her journey towards acceptance and newfound love, challenging her perception of what truly completes her family dynamic?

Part 1: Never Too Far story line

Part 2: The main characters of Never Too Far

Part 3: The most popular chapters of Never Too Far

Part 1: Never Too Far story line

Stabbed in the back by her stepsister and her best friend, Anastasia Tillman was robbed of her innocence by a mysterious man one fateful night and was later kicked out from the place she called home. Fast forward five years later, now a successful jewelry designer, Anastasia gets the surprise of her life when a handsome man barges into her life and offers to take her hand in marriage and raise her son for her. This offer may seem like every woman's dream come true, but not for Anastasia! She has the looks, a successful career, an adorable son... so what more does she need? Definitely not a man to mess things up for her, no siree! But what will she do when the man is absolutely taken by the little boy who is a carbon copy of him? Will she accept him and give in to his offer of raising her—oops, their son?

Part 2: The main characters of Never Too Far

Female (Anastasia Tillman): Betrayed by her stepsister and best friend, Anastasia's innocence was taken by a mysterious man. Five years later, she has built a successful career as a jewelry designer and is a devoted mother to her son. When a handsome man proposes marriage and offers to help raise her child, Anastasia is initially hesitant, believing she has everything she needs already. Ultimately faced with his genuine care and connection to their son, she must confront her reservations and decide whether to accept his offer.

Male: A handsome man who enters Anastasia's life, offering to marry her and help raise her son. Enamored by the child's striking resemblance to himself, he is drawn to both Anastasia and the boy. Despite Anastasia's initial reluctance, he is determined to be a part of their lives and provide support and stability for their family. His persistence and genuine interest in their well-being challenge Anastasia's preconceptions about relationships and force her to reconsider her stance.

Part 3: The most popular chapters of Never Too Far

Never Too Far Chapter 10 Hayley's Probe

Angry and annoyed, Erica immediately thought of Hayley, whom she reckoned was the only person who could help her plot against Anastasia. Therefore, she contacted her to meet her at a cafe. When Hayley arrived, she appeared to be in an inconspicuous outfit. Just like what she usually did, she walked toward Erica and sat down opposite her.

"You said you went away for a trip. Where did you go?" Erica curiously asked.

"Erm… It was just a short trip around the city for a few days. After all, I needed a break," Hayley answered in a panicky manner because she didn't want Erica to know that she had been living like a rich woman lately.

"What about your shop? Aren't you going to be back to business?"

"Nah. The shop isn't doing well lately anyway, so I've decided to take a break." Hayley appeared unconcerned despite the worrying situation in her business.

Erica responded in a huff. "Did you know? Anastasia got on my mom's and my nerves today. She is back, but that's not all because—she is now a mother of an illegitimate son."

Hayley was stunned when she heard that, holding Erica's hand while anxiously asking, "What did you say?! She has a child?!"

Noticing her friend's dramatic reaction, Erica paused for a few seconds and comforted the former. "That child is her illegitimate son. Are you worried that she'll bring the man whom we put up to a one-night stand with her and come after us? Relax, nothing is going to happen!"

"What does the kid look like? How old is he?" Hayley became especially sensitive, thinking that it was necessary for her to be aware of everything about Anastasia. Deep down, she couldn't help but wonder whether Anastasia's child belonged to Elliot.

"I heard from my dad that the kid is three and a half years old, and the father is probably someone she got laid with when she was living abroad," Erica replied unhappily.

Never Too Far Chapter 11 Anastasia's Rage

"Get out of my face! I'm tired of looking at your face!" Anastasia pointed at the door and yelled at Hayley.

"What's wrong? The man didn't please you well because he wasn't strong and fit enough? You'd better treat me with some manners before everyone in the company knows about your dark secret. If word about it gets out, I wonder how you're going to move on in your career."

Soon, Anastasia dialed the intercom and spoke to Grace. "Please come here." As soon as her assistant arrived, Anastasia pointed at Hayley, who was sitting on the couch, and coldly said, "She is not my guest. Please see her out of this building."

"Who says I'm not? I came here because I wanted to engage your service in jewelry designing." Hayley folded her arms, acting haughtily. However, little did she know that the necklace she was wearing was beginning to catch Anastasia's attention as the latter squinted and looked closer.

How come Hayley is wearing my masterpiece? Is the necklace really custom-made, or is it just a counterfeit that looks like a real one? "You'd better get out of my face before you piss me off." Anastasia stood up, speaking impolitely to Hayley.

However, Hayley reacted with a darkened look on her face and gritted her teeth while opening the door. "I'm going to speak to your manager about your attitude and make sure you're fired from the office."

Meanwhile, Grace was stunned when she saw that, initially thinking Hayley was indeed a guest, only to realize she was here to mess with Anastasia. As soon as Grace stepped out of the office, Grace anxiously urged her superior to do something. "She mustn't complain about you, Miss Tillman. Please stop her!"

On the verge of losing her temper, Anastasia opened her office door just before she was greeted by the sight of Hayley growling in the open workspace. "Tell your boss to see me. I want to complain about your designer, Anastasia! I engage her as a client, but she rudely turns me down and tells me to get out of her face." At that moment, everyone else in the office only watched the lady's madness in silence, as if they were enjoying a show.

Soon, Anastasia took a deep breath and walked closer to Hayley. "What do you want?"

Never Too Far Chapter 12 Anastasia's Way Out—Resignation

"Be a good girl, okay?" Elliot gently caressed Hayley's head.

In that instant, Hayley was over the moon, feeling satisfied that she had gained Elliot's favor. Unlike Anastasia, Hayley was flattered by the sudden entitlement that came to her life. However, she quickly decided to stop pressing on due to her fear of the repercussions that might follow her greed.

Furthermore, she was hoping to win Elliot's heart with her meek character. She tried to be as gentle as possible since she didn't have good looks that could make an impression on any man. Thinking she had won the battle, she believed Anastasia was going to be laid off soon and put her mind to ease.

As soon as Hayley got out of sight, Elliot reached for the phone and dialed the intercom.

"Hello." Anastasia's voice was heard.

"Come to my office at once," the man responded with a voice that sounded angry.

At the same time, Anastasia took a deep breath in her office, thinking her fate was sealed while preparing for the worst. Well, I'll just quit and leave Bourgeois if worse comes to worst. Then, she took the elevator to the 8th floor and made her way to the president's office, whereupon she knocked on the door and entered the room.

In the meantime, Elliot was sitting in his chair, giving off an intimidating aura that filled the atmosphere around his room. "Explain yourself." The man questioned Anastasia about her violent outburst earlier as a boss.

Anastasia squinted, thinking there was no point for her to explain anyway since she reckoned Elliot would believe everything his girlfriend, Hayley, said without question. "Who is Hayley to you?" Anastasia knitted her eyebrows and asked.

"Have you forgotten your place, Anastasia? You're my employee, and since you're in the wrong now, you should be the one answering my questions," Elliot replied.

Never Too Far Chapter 13 An Invitation to the Jewelry Fair

At the thought of that, Hayley reached for her phone and dialed Elliot's number.

"Hello, does it still hurt?"

"Elliot, I want to attend a jewelry fair. Can you take me there?" Hayley implored.

"What jewelry fair?"

"Let me show you a video." Hayley hung up the call and forwarded the video to Elliot shortly before she received a text message that briefly read, 'Alright, I'll take you there.'

Hayley exclaimed in excitement but accidentally hurt her swollen cheek in the process. As she hissed in pain, she began to curse Anastasia once again. "You're a b*tch, Anastasia! You're a jewelry designer, yet you can't even attend a high-class jewelry fair like this one."

On the other hand, Anastasia stumbled across the same video about the jewelry fair in her office and learned from the others who were invited that there were formal dress codes required for the occasion; otherwise, access would be denied. Due to that, she became worried, not knowing what she should do because she couldn't afford to rent a decent-looking banquet dress.

Just when Anastasia was worrying about her dress code for the jewelry fair, her train of thought was suddenly interrupted by a phone call, which turned out to be an unidentified number. Nonetheless, she answered the phone and asked, "Hello."

"Hello, may I speak to Miss Tillman? I'm calling from FH Clothing Store to inform you that our customer has just reserved a banquet dress for you. Would you be free to drop by and try it later in the afternoon?"

"A banquet dress for me?" Anastasia was stunned but quickly knew that it was Nigel who did it for her.

"Sure, I'll drop by later." How thoughtful of that guy! Anastasia reached for her phone and sent the man a text message with a grateful emoji. 'Thank you so much, Nigel."

'Don't mention it. I hope you love it!' Nigel replied with a big smiley emoji.

Never Too Far Chapter 14 Hayley's Fear

While the jewelry fair was held in a private exhibition hall with tight security, the alleys and streets around the place were sealed with security guards carefully verifying every guest who was invited to the event. Meanwhile, Anastasia heaved a sigh of relief as soon as she went through the security check with her pearl-beaded purse. After that, she was ready to enjoy the privilege a VIP guest should have in the event, as she was ushered by a female concierge to the banquet hall.

Soon, Anastasia found herself in a grand-looking hall where she could see rows of glass cabinets, but since the event hadn't begun, the guests were invited to enjoy a buffet before they went on to take their seats. It turned out that Anastasia's seat was in the sixth row, which was a place that everyone wished they had. However, little did they know Anastasia considered herself lucky because her seat was initially meant for Nigel.

While the other guests slowly filled the empty seats, Anastasia found herself seated next to a man who seemed to be in his thirties. With his shiny hair and branded outfit, it would suggest that he was no ordinary man. At that moment, he fixed his eyes on Anastasia, finding her different from the others, even though there were many other pretty ladies around. "Nice to meet you, lady. My name is John Curtis. Here is my name card." John gave Anastasia his name card that read, 'president from Deluxe Incorporated'.

"Hi, I'm Anastasia Tillman." Anastasia introduced herself with a polite smile.

Meanwhile, there were two guests who arrived late at the exhibition hall. Noticing two silhouettes of a man and a lady entering the place with their hands held together, Anastasia couldn't help but wonder who came late, but when she looked up, she was instantly stunned to find out that they were Elliot and Hayley. Oh, boy! We're living in such a small world. Anastasia stared at Hayley, who was dressed like an angel, tightening her grip around her waist as she could barely hide her hatred for the latter.

On the other hand, Elliot was wearing an expensive black suit and a pair of delicate slacks, which accentuated his strong and intimidating aura. At the same time, every other lady, who had their eyes on the man, was all stunned to see the president from Presgrave Corporation, but when they noticed the lady who was accompanying him, they began to frown at her ordinary appearance and wondered whether she was his girlfriend. Nonetheless, they couldn't help but feel jealous of Hayley, wishing they could be in her place instead.