Ice and Fire novel Chapter 185

Cherry's words left Wilson speechless. He knew that Cherry had always been in love with Jackson.

Cherry pretended to look tough. She glanced at Wilson, and said, "Wilson, after I leave, I hope that you can take good care of Jacob and my Mother. If you have any chance to meet a good girl whom you like, don't let the chance slip through your fingers. If you love her, please marry her."

Wilson replied by nodding his head and remaining silent.

Upstairs in their room, Jacob and Elsa were standing in front of the French windows, and as they looked out through them, they felt reluctant to let their daughter go.

"Cherry will leave us tomorrow and go and live with Jackson, " said Elsa, grieved. She thought that her house would become cold and gloomy after Cherry and Joe left.

"Well, Cherry should be living with Jackson; after all, she's the daughter-in-law of the Chu Family, and Jackson is Joe's father." said Jacob. Also feeling sad, he knew that Cherry had been forced by Jackson to come back to the Chu household. Although he had no idea about how Cherry felt about this, he vaguely felt that she had been coerced, and that she had troubles that she was reluctant to talk about with them.

"I feel bad about my beloved Grandson leaving me, " said Elsa with tears streaming down her face.

Jacob held her shoulder, and tried to comfort her, "Don't feel so sad about this. Cherry can always bring Joe here and frequently visit us."

Elsa then leaned against Jacob's chest and nodded.

After Cherry went upstairs to her room, Joe had taken his shower and had walked out of the bathroom. After he saw his mom, Joe cheerfully asked, "Mommy, can I go to bed?"

Cherry looked at Joe, sat on a chair nearby and then gave him a broad smile. She said, "Joe, come here, I have to tell you something."

Joe obediently went to his Mommy, and asked, "What's up?"

Cherry stroke her son's hair, before answering him, "Joe, are you willing to live with Jackson and his Family?"

When he heard her, Joe's cheerful face instantly changed. He became more calm and serious, and asked, "Mom, are we going back?"

Cherry nodded, and said, "Yes, tomorrow morning."

"Has dad threatened you by claiming that he will destroy Uncle's company if we disobey him?" asked Joe. Joe had a good understanding of his father's bossiness. How could Jackson let his Mom off so easily now that he had found out of his existence? He was also afraid that his Mom might suffer after they came back and lived together with his Daddy.

Cherry didn't intend to hide anything from Joe. She nodded to him, and added, "Joe, sooner or later, we still would have had to come back and live with your Daddy."

Cherry didn't want Joe to know of his father's dark history and domineering character. Some things were better to be kept away from his knowledge.

"Mommy, do you love Daddy?" asked Joe while he looked into Cherry's eyes. He knew that his mother had to feel very bitter about this. A man as excellent as his father must have had many women seeking his love, and after all, hadn't his Mommy left him because of his unfaithfulness and fickleness towards her?

Cherry nodded, indicating her reply.

Joe knew exactly what his Mommy was thinking about. He took her hand, and said, "We should go back to Daddy, so that we can finally live together as a Family!"

"But, I'm very concerned about you, " said Cherry. Before she added more, Joe raised his hand and covered her mouth with it.

"Mommy, don't worry about me, I can protect myself, and no harm will come to me! Besides, I'm Jackson's son, who do you think would ever dare to hurt me?" Joe pretended to be brave and fearless, but in actuality he was worried about the prospect of living with his father.

As she looked at her caring and sensible son, Cherry didn't know what to say to him anymore.

"Mommy, when we go back home and live with Daddy, you should drive away the women that covet him. Remember, you're his legitimate wife, and we're also a family, supposed to be living together, " said Joe in an attempt to comfort his grieved mother.

Cherry smiled at her son's words. She caressed Joe's hair, and said, "Alright Joe, pack your things, I'm gonna take you home tomorrow! I've already talked with your teacher, and you can skip school tomorrow for the whole day."

"Mommy, you can go and wash now; I already filled the bathtub for you, " said Joe in a cute and adorable manner.