Lahat ng Kabanata ng Beyond His Reach: Kabanata 1 - Kabanata 10

After I left, someone at the door noticed the cake."Edward, Vanessa was here. She didn't hear what we just said, did she?""So what if she did?" Edward replied indifferently. "It's not like she'll actually get mad. Give her a couple of days, and she'll come crawling back to me anyway."Their voices faded into the distance. There was only silence in my heart.After knowing him for ten years, I thought I had a place in his heart. Now that I had heard what he truly thought about me, I felt that I had wasted ten years of my life.How pitiful of me.I shook my head and went straight to the institute that very night."Sir, I've decided to restart the operation."The mentor, already past fifty, looked stunned. "Vanessa, are you sure? What about your boyfriend?""We broke up," I replied without hesitation. "From now on, I have nothing tying me down. I'm the best candidate, so please let me do it."When my mentor heard this, his lips trembled, and tears filled his eyes.This classif

My mentor personally saw me off at the airport. Before leaving, I snapped my SIM card in half.The only people who had my new number were my mentor and my superior. I deleted all my old emails.Now, under a new identity, I boarded a flight overseas to begin a new life.In the tenth year, I successfully intercepted intelligence from hostile forces and ruined their plan, though I was injured in the process. Because of my special status, I did not dare return home. So I remained abroad.On the day my surgery ended, I ran into an old acquaintance in the hospital.She froze when she saw me. "Vanessa? Is that you?"I had not expected her to recognize me after ten years apart. But I did not admit it."You've got the wrong person. Sorry."As we brushed past, she grabbed my arm. "You don't have to deny it. Edward has been looking for you all these years. I've seen your photos countless times, so how could I be mistaken?"I met her gaze and smiled calmly. "I know that seeing a familia

I took a step back, putting distance between us.Edward looked dejected. Then, he made a request. "Can you at least let me hug you? I don't even know if she's still alive."Hearing this, I took a deep breath and shook my head."I'm sorry, Mr. Miles. We're not that close. Aside from our first meeting, we're basically strangers. I don't want my husband to misunderstand us."His eyes dimmed instantly. Faced with my coldness, he could only stand there, looking helpless.His hand, suspended in midair, slowly dropped. He let out a bitter laugh and said, "I was asking for too much. Sorry about that. I didn't expect things to turn out like this. I guess it's my turn now."My heart skipped a beat. Out of instinct, I warned him, "Don't talk about life and death like that."Edward gave a bitter smile to me before leaving.I took a deep breath as I watched him go. Then, I shut the door and collapsed onto the floor, feeling drained.I thought everything could finally end after ten years, b

"Sir, I did it.""You did. Among all my students, you were the one I believed in most. From now on, take good care of yourself." He took a deep breath and patted my shoulder."After you left, Edward came to the school like a madman, saying you'd gone missing. He even called the police. It caused quite a stir. I knew the truth, but I couldn't tell him. They say he had been searching for you ever since. This time…" My mentor didn't finish his words and only looked at me.I understood what his unfinished words were.Back then, I had chosen the mission without explaining the truth, so my mentor thought I had broken up with Edward purely for the sake of the country.Now, there was no need to explain either."I understand, but it's impossible between us now. The past is the past. To me, my country will always matter more than him. Besides, he was never right for me."The moment my identity was exposed, Edward had nearly caused years of restraint and sacrifice to collapse. If not for

Edward's voice pulled me back.I thought for a moment.It was at a bar.At that time, my senior and I were on a mission. Back then, I had multicolored hair and a miniskirt. According to Edward, my bright eyes made me stand out, making me look like someone who didn't belong in a place like that. Still, I was bold enough as I pinned a handsy thug to the ground and beat him senselessly.I was furious at that time. Because of him, the target we were tracking got away. Yet Edward was still there, cheering me on, even trying to buy me a drink.I shot him a glare and walked off.Thinking back, I couldn't help but smile."Edward, are you joking with me? It's been so long. I don't remember anymore."Edward didn't pause. His voice was low as he continued, "I remember. You said if I were ever unfaithful, you would disappear and never let me find you again. Vanessa, you really are ruthless. You meant it."Back then, I was young and full of hope for a better life. As my seniors fell on