The floodlights flickered on, casting a soft white glow over the small stadium. People could see Mourinho and his staff standing on the sidelines, arms crossed, quietly watching as the players took their positions. The friendly match was about to begin.
"Jarred, look!"
Richard shifted the little boy in his arms, gently lifting him higher so he could see. In the distance, City were preparing to face Bellmare Hiratsuka in their first friendly match in Japan.
Little Jarred blinked, his round eyes reflecting the bright stadium lights. He pointed his tiny finger toward the pitch, his face lighting up with pure wonder.
Behind them stood the rest of the family—his father, mother, brother, and his sister-in-law with her family. They chatted among themselves, excited and lively. Richard, however, stayed a little apart. He wasn't particularly close to his sister-in-law's side of the family, mostly because work kept him too busy to build that connection.
