There was a hint of confusion in the old woman's eyes, but when she noticed Angeline's abnormality, she dared not stimulate her further. She quickly changed the subject. "Who do you think will win?"
Angeline muttered, "Jaybie."
The old woman smiled. "I think my husband will win because he’s the smartest man I’ve ever met."
Angeline was unconvinced. Jay was clearly the smartest man in the world.
As Jay was constantly worried about Angeline, he did not go easy on the old man when they played chess. Instead, he went straight for the den as quickly as he could and defeated the old man, catching him unprepared.
The old man let out a boisterous laugh and said, "You won by a narrow margin with your surprise attack. I've underestimated you. Let's have another go. With the level I'm currently at, I shouldn't have lost to you."
Jay let out a shrewd smile. "Not today. I’m taking Angeline home now. We'll play again tomorrow."
Having said that, Jay walked up to Angeline and stroked her head gently. He said in a pampered voice," It's time we go home and get some rest, baby."
Angeline wrapped her arms around his neck naturally and he picked her up. They then bid farewell to the old man and old woman, "Thank you for your hospitality."
The old woman smiled and said, "Bring her over when you have the time. She'll start entertaining wild thoughts if she stays at home all the time. That won't b e conducive for her recovery.”
Jay nodded.
When they got home, Angeline sat dazedly on the couch. Jay placed the oats on the cooker and returned to Angeline's side.
Angeline was terribly quiet today. Jay stretched out his hand and waved it before her eyes. Even so, there were no ripples in Angeline's bright eyes at all.
Comments
The readers' comments on the novel: Sir Ares, Goodnight novel (Jay Ares and Rose)