Sir Ares, Goodnight novel (Jay Ares and Rose)
Chapter 1971

The torrential rain was sweeping across the entire Imperial Capital.

The dim light at night cast a slanting and shaking shadow of the desolated Jean Ares.

Jean could barely feel the cold as his heart had long been covered by ice.

He was abandoned by his father, James, and was driven out of Ares Group. This incident had indeed dealt a significant blow to him. Although he was indifferent to fame and fortune, he valued familial affection over everything else. Yet in this battle for fame and fortune between children born in wedlock and children born out of wedlock, he was the first person to be eliminated.

"Jean."

Jean suddenly heard a sad cry from behind him.

He halted his footsteps, turned behind to look, and saw his mother, Third Madam, hobbling over to him.

Compared to the other wealthy wives, Third Madam looked a lot older than them. Moreover, she did not indulge herself in luxury goods, so she looked just like any other ordinary older woman.

A sour feeling immediately surged inside Jean's heart,

and he rushed over to her.

"Why are you here, Mom?"

Third Madam held an umbrella over Jean and said with self-blame, "I know that you're upset over your dad abandoning you so indifferently. You must resent him in your heart and you want to escape from this detached home. But Jean, do you not even want your mother anymore?"

Jean said, "Tm sorry I made you worry about me, Mom."

Third Madam sobbed, saying, "Mom won't try to stop you from leaving. Mom knows how much you've suffered staying at home. But it's raining so heavily tonight, why don't you wait until dawn before leaving, hmm? You should've at least said goodbye to me."

Jean originally ran away from home on a hot-headed impulse, so he naturally had not thought of the aftermath. Hence, he was somewhat ashamed and unable to show his face at the moment. Finally, he said, "I was too muddled-headed, Mom."

Third Madam took a card from her bag and stuffed it into Jean's hand.

"This is my card, and the monthly expenses that your dad usually gives me is all inside. So take it with you. I don't use much money living in the Ares household anyway."

Jean immediately shoved the card back into Third Madam's hand. He said, "You should keep the money,

Mom. I'll go out and look for a job. Don't worry about me. I'm not a man until I explore everything there is to explore."

Third Madam looked at the determination in Jean's eyes and said with gratitude, "I finally see ambition in your eyes." Jean said to her, "Go home, Mom."

Hence, the mother and son bade farewell to each other. Jean proceeded to leave without looking back.

Third Madam left as well with tears soaking her face.

When she turned back around, she discovered that there was another impenetrable defense blocking her path. Third Madam raised her head in shock and merely saw Jay looking worriedly at Jean.

"JJ."

Jay shifted his gaze to Third Madam and the look in his eyes turned softer. "Don't worry, Third Aunt. Jens will take good care of Jean."

Third Madam wept while saying, "Jens is just a child too. How does he know how to take care of others?"

Jay smiled and said, "That's where you're wrong, Third Aunt. My Jens is the best at shielding one's shortcomings. Jean has always been good to Jens, so let's just wait and see. Jean will stand up on his own very soon."

Third Madam breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing Jay's affirmation.

She was extremely grateful for Jay's constant help, so she said with much appreciation, "Thank you, JJ. You've always helped us out during our most critical moments."

Jay replied, "Brothers and sisters should be loving and helpful toward one another. Grandpa merely hopes to see a harmonious coexistence between the Areses."

Third Madam was somewhat startled and asked, "So the grand old master was the one who asked you to help us?"

Jay nodded at her. "As long as you stay kind, Third Aunt, the Areses will never abandon you."

Third Madam nodded back at him and replied, "I understand."

Then, Jay accompanied Third Madam back to Tourmaline Estate.