Winner Takes All novel Chapter 82

In the span of one day, everything that had happened seemed to pass by as quickly as a roller-coaster ride.

Jack was exhausted.

He fell asleep quickly inside Lone Wolf’s car.

When the car arrived at the TM Villa District, Lone Wolf woke Jack up.

He returned home.

His mother was inside the living room watching TV when she saw Jack return.

Sophie walked towards him groaning at him as she took his jacket away from his hand, “Every day you make yourself so tired, don’t you ever feel you need to rest?”

"Isn’t this just the result of having a busy job?" Jack said with a smile as he rubbed his belly. "Mum, is there any food leftover from what Daisy prepared for you? I haven't eaten yet."

“No I’m afraid, but how about I make some tomato and egg noodles for you?”

Sophie smiled as she said this.

Jack did not stop her, for ever since he was a child up until now he had always loved the tomato and egg noodles that his mother made for him.

However ever since his mother became seriously ill, it had been a long time since he had eaten this meal.

Jack rolled up his sleeves and walked into the kitchen with his mother.

"What are doing coming in here? Go out and rest a while, I can handle this on my own." Sophie said rather distressed, knowing that Jack was tired from work.

Jack smiled and said, “Mum its fine. I want to make it with you; it’s already been so long since I cooked anything.”

Sophie laughed and then pointed towards the garlic next to him, “Then you can first help peel some garlic.”

“Alright!” Jack smiled as he responded.

“By the way, do you know what happened to Daisy? That girl, tonight after she had prepared the meal for me and waited for me to finish, she then hurriedly took the thermos flask and left, and also, where’s Brent. Without them here I was completely alone in this big house without anyone to speak to.”

Sophie asked Jack as she was busy preparing the meal.

Jack didn't want to worry his mother, and so explained with a smile, "It seems that she had to go and sort out some private matter.”

Sophie nodded, and then suddenly raised her eyebrows and looked at Jack mysteriously, “Jack, do you think that Daisy and Brent will start dating?”

Jack froze.

Was his mother being too nosy into other people’s affairs?

Or was this just a common problem for middle aged people?

As he saw Sophie’s eyes light up, Jack smiled awkwardly and said, "Mum, stop gossiping. If they are going to start a relationship, then that's their business."

Sophie said excitedly, “This is interesting and since they work for you then I am allowed to speak about them. It would be really great if they got together.”

“Mum… I’m hungry.” The expression on Jack’s face looked very pitiful as he said this.

Sophie knew that Jack did not want to continue this topic so she rolled her eyes and continued to prepare the meal.

She then muttered to herself, “You don’t care about me. When Daisy returns then I’ll ask her myself what’s going on. Brent looks a little naive and foolish but he is actually a very good person.”

Jack closed his mouth, put down the garlic and walked out of the kitchen.

He was afraid that if he continued to talk then his mother really would want to get involved with the matter between Brent and Daisy.

Very soon the fragrant smelling tomato and egg noodles were ready.

As soon as Jack smelled the delicious smell, he moved his hands and gobbled up a large bowl.

Sophie watched quietly beside him smiling, reminding Jack to eat slowly.

She didn’t plan on telling Jack about what had happened with Elissa and Kieran during the day.

As a mother that cared deeply for her son, she didn’t want to make him more tired and restless.

…

The Parry Family.

The sound of crying was painful to the ear.

Kieran was sat on the sofa watching Elissa who was in front of him crying.

Ever since they had been sent away by the TM Villa district security guards and returned home, Elissa had been crying.

Kieran really couldn’t stand to listen anymore and said deeply, “Haven’t you cried enough? I tried to persuade you before, however it was you who didn’t listen and insisted on causing trouble.”

Elissa slapped Kieran immediately.

“You useless and insensitive bastard, today I was so embarrassed and have endured so many grievances. Do you not even know how to console me just a little bit?”

As he listened to Elissa’s remarks, Kevin could only sigh as he didn’t wish to argue back.

However the more Kevin backed down the angrier Elissa became.

Then just at this moment Tommy came home, however as soon as he saw Elissa crying his expression changed.

“Mum, what happened?”

When she saw Tommy, Elissa started to cry even louder.

“Oh Tommy, you are finally home. Your father and I were being bullied today…”

Tommy felt as if he had been struck by lightning.

Tommy was suddenly furious and said, “Who, who bullied you? I will go find them!”

Tommy’s reaction made Elissa feel that he had finally found some backbone.

While crying she said, “Today your father and I went to the TM Villa District…”

“Jack? That bastard, mum, I’m going to go find him now!”

Tommy looked furious and turned around to leave.

“Come back!”

Kieran called out to Tommy and said, “It wasn’t Jack. Your mother and I didn’t even enter the TM Villa District; we were directly driven away by the security guards.”

Tommy looked inert.

He gritted his teeth and said, “Why did you not bring me along if you were going there? If I was there then they certainly wouldn’t have sent you away.”

Even though the matter had nothing to do with Jack; he was still full of anger.

He sat on the sofa rather disappointed.

Elissa couldn’t help but keep crying as she said, “How was I supposed to know that these security guards would abuse their power like this…”

As she said this she beat her chest and stamped her feet in sorrow, “Why is my life so hard? My daughter is a disgrace; my husband is a good for nothing. My son is getting married soon and I don’t even have enough money to buy the bride’s wedding gift…”

Tommy’s face flushed red; he then lowered his head and remained silent.

He was fixated on the mention of the wedding gift.

He looked slightly hurt as he looked at Elissa and asked, “Mum, when will I be able to get married to Shirley?”

“Oh my goodness!” When she heard this question she felt as if a knife had been stabbed in her chest, and she started crying again.

Tommy looked like he was in a trance.

He had to get married to Shirley!

However, right now his family did not have enough money to spend on this.

Shirley was also still trying to hurry up the wedding…

After gritting his teeth, Tommy’s expression grew firm as he said, “Mum, how about I go see Jack tomorrow? I know where his company is, and if we can sort things out with Jack then things will be a lot better for our family.”

“Yes! Go to his company!” Elissa wiped away the tears on her face.

“Isn’t that a rather shameful thing to do?” Kieran couldn’t help but say.

“Shut your mouth!”

Elissa kicked Kieran’s leg, smiled and then said to Tommy, “Tommy, tomorrow when you go to his company you must remember to pay attention to the words you use. You must speak with him nicely and apologize sincerely, do not make him angry.”

“Mum, don’t worry.” Tommy nodded his head; he needed to do this properly for the sake of his marriage and therefore would do nothing to screw it up.

“My good boy, you really are my good child.”

Elissa smiled happily, “Your sister has let us down by losing someone of his social position, so now it seems you are the only sensible family member remaining. Tomorrow you must try your hardest to get Jack back.”