Chapter 23 - Henry Hits Wing (2/2)

Unluckily, Winner's movement was seen by Henry.

”What did you do just now? You never cease to amaze me! Always causing trouble and never taking any responsibility for your actions. Well, I have had enough. I don't care who tries to defend you, I will punish you. Tell me, son, what horrid things did you do a few days ago? Do you still remember?”

Henry was so angry that he howled at his son. He looked around as though in search of something.

When he didn't find the object he was looking for, Henry stormed out of the room. After Henry left, Winner drew a breath of relief. He gasped and hurriedly turned to Shirley for help.

”Sister, please help me. You know I always say the wrong thing to people. You also know that I never mean it. I didn't curse our father on purpose. Please say some nice things about me to dad, okay?”

Shirley was utterly confused by what she had seen and heard. She was still processing what was happening when Winner asked for her help. Considering how angry their father was, she realized that he might have made a very serious mistake.

Both Shirley and Henry knew that Winner was only rude to his family members. When he was in front of outsiders, he could be very charming and kind.

”Are you hiding something from our father? You did a rotten thing, didn't you?” Shirley asked.

Shirley stared at Winner after composing herself. Winner didn't retort and was unable to give a clear answer. It seemed that he had a secret that was too terrible to share with his sister.

”You...”

Shirley would have liked to reprove her brother. But before she got the chance to do so, their father had stomped back into the room. This time, he carried a broom in his hand.

”Dad, what are you going to do?” Shirley asked.

Shirley had understood what Henry was going to do, so she quickly stepped forward and grabbed the broom. Meanwhile, she gestured at Winner to leave.

Winner thought, 'Shirley is my biological sister. Although we don't get along well with each other, when either of us is in danger, the other one will be ready to help.'

When Winner saw that his sister was helping him, a smug look appeared on his face. However, at that moment, Henry yelled at Shirley,” If you dare to stand in my way today, I will beat you as well.”

”Dad, ...”

Shirley's heart skipped a beat. Then, she looked up and met her father's eyes.

'What is going on with dad?' she wondered.

”Dad, what happened to make you so angry?” Shirley softened her tone and asked her father. Meanwhile, she held the broom as tightly as she could

”I am going to beat Winner to death today,” replied Henry.

Henry didn't tell Shirley why he was so angry. Of course, he didn't mention the unforgivable mistake his son had made, either. He pushed Shirley away, rushed toward Winner, and swung the broom.

As a young man, Winner was not as weak as Jean. He remembered that when Jean came home last time, their father beat her till she could bȧrėly walk. Not wanting to be in that position, Winner dodged the blow.

”Dad, what's the matter with you? If I did something wrong, please tell me. Okay?”

”How dare you ask me what the matter is? Don't you know what you did?”

This time Winner failed to dodge and the broom made contact with his face.

”Hiss!”

Winner gasped as pain exploded across his face. Henry stopped to gape at what he had done. Winner took advantage and quickly ran to the entrance of the bedroom.

Winner cried out,” Dad, what mistake did I make to get you this mad?”

Henry screeched,” What mistake? I can't believe you have not figured out your mistake till now.”

Henry felt exhausted and gasped for breath. His anger and sudden movements had consumed much of his energy.

After a moment's hesitation, Winner looked at his father and said coldly,” Dad, I know you don't like me. In your eyes, I am an ignoramus. No matter what I do, you are always dissatisfied with me. Since that is the case, it is meaningless for me to stay in this house any longer. I'd better leave before it's too late. ”