Winner Takes All novel Chapter 20

When Jack arrived at LJ Hospital, his mother was in the ICU ward.

The priority was his mother's health.

If his mother were fine, then everything would be fine.

Otherwise, with his personality, he was not sure what he would do.

Jack looked grumpy as he sat outside the ICU ward.

Gritting his teeth, he sent a message to Katherine.

His tone was almost pleading.

"You disregarded my mother's life last time. And now you want to harm her for the second time? Please give her a break."

Five minutes later, Katherine replied.

But after seeing what Katherine replied, Jack couldn't suppress the anger inside him anymore.

She replied, "Jack, you are a liar! You are scum! You said that the 200,000 yuan was all you left to save your mother. Why is she still alive? You have money! Can't I help my brother to ask your mother for some money as a compensation for our divorce?"

Boom!

Jack smashed his fist against the wall. He gritted his teeth, "The Parry family and Katherine...you guys are pushing me to the edge!"

The door of the ICU ward opened.

Jack rushed forward and held Mr. Hale. He asked with tears, "Dr. Hale, how is my mother?"

Dr. Hale took off his mask and smiled in relief, "Don't worry, Mr Hughes. Fortunately, your mother was rescued promptly. She is fine now."

"Thank you, Dr. Hale." Jack was utterly grateful. He nearly knelt to Dr. Hale to express his gratitude.

Upon seeing that, Dr. Hale was stunned. He then stopped him from doing so.

Was that a joke?

Mr. Ward personally came to save Jack's mother. Mr. Hale couldn’t afford to take Jack's kneeling, neither was the head of the hospital.

Immediately, Dr. Hale advised solemnly, "As your mother's attending doctor, I have to tell you. I understand that you are hiding the fact that you have divorced your ex-wife because you don't want to agitate your mother. But I feel like your ex-wife is inconsiderate. Your mother's life could be in danger because of her."

"You are lucky this time. But what if your ex-wife does it again? Your mother is weak that she can't afford to take anymore hit."

Dr. Hale sighed before he turned around and left.

The smile on Jack's face vanished. He looked plain cold.

He clenched fists, and his veins popped out.

Last time, Katherine grabbed Jack's two hundred thousand yuan he meant to use for his mother’s treatment just for the down payment of her brother's new house.

This time, it was again for her brother's sake. Jack's mother almost died this time.

What Katherine did made him sick!

"To help your brother, you disregarded my mother's life?"

A glint of light flashed through Jack's eyes, "So you guys wish to have Tommy and Shirley engaged? I'll fool you guys around this time!"

On the other hand, Katherine was panic and terrified as she sat on the curb.

The sun was scorching hot, but she couldn't feel any warmth from it.

After getting Jack's ruthless reply for several times, she knew that he would turn her down again.

Hence, she thought of contacting Sophie Burton.

During recent years, Sophie was seriously ill. However, Katherine rarely had time to pay her a visit at the hospital.

But Katherine knew that Sophie liked her very much. If she could get Sophie's help, it would be much easier to ask Jack for money.

But when she arrived at the hospital with fruit basket in her hands, she was stunned to see Sophie did not look pale. She looked healthy.

When she asked the nurse, she learned that Sophie had undergone a liver transplant and was recovering.

Sophie was blown up.

This made her became more convinced about what Tommy just said.

Moreover, she realized that Jack probably divorced her intentionally with two hundred thousand yuan. In fact, Katherine could get more from Jack if they divorced by agreement!

The more she thought about it, the angrier she became. Katherine then found Sophie immediately and started to make a fuss.

After divorce, Katherine wanted to claim her fair compensation from Jack.

She was willing to go all out to get what belonged to her as it would help a lot to get her family out of the trouble.

She would be guilty for her whole life if she couldn't help his brother because of her impulsive act.

But what she didn't expect was that Sophie's illness deteriorated and rushed to the ICU. She was fine at first, lying well in bed.

This terrified Katherine. She couldn't be bothered to make any amendment. Hence, she ran away hurriedly.

"It's not my fault. It's not my fault. Jack, you killed your mother."

Katherine shook her head relentlessly with tears, "Jack, you are a bastard. Why did you lie to me? I disobeyed my parents' advice and even risked my life just to marry you. I accompanied you through your tough time. Can't I help my brother now?"

"And just because of this, you divorced me! We’ve been together for so long. I am truthful to our relationship, but you didn't appreciate it! Jack, you are so cruel!"

Katherine cried louder as she grumbled.

She broke down and sat on the road as she cried desperately.

Proud as she was, she was not bothered about how the other pedestrians looked at her.

Then, Elissa called her.

"So how? Did you get the money?"

"Mom...I didn't get it." Katherine was holding back with tears. Back then, it was her decision to marry Jack. She also left him on her own will. If Elissa knew it, she would be done.

"I guess I am right. You're a useless bitch!"

Elissa snapped loudly, "Fortunately, your father managed to raise around two hundred thousand yuan from his family side. We have 400 hundred thousand yuan as for our family saving. Now, we still lack one hundred thousand yuan. I think it is your time to help."

"Really?" Katherine was overwhelmed. She wiped off her tears and said, "Mum, I will find a way to help Tommy."