Ice and Fire novel Chapter 352

Cherry was relieved that Joe did as she wished. She knew that Joe was a very smart child. He was a the age that could now discern right from wrong. Cherry has always hoped that Joe would always be happy and be more carefree, like an ordinary child. She didn't want him to hate others or worry too much with adult issues.

Jackson watched Cherry and Joe's interaction. He was aware that Cherry was trying her best to forget Lucia's outburst for Andrew's sake. If it were not for the old man Lucia would have also received hurtful words from Cherry. She was not one who backed down on fights.

Jackson said to himself, 'She really suffered a lot today!'

After dinner, Joe said that he wanted his mother to assist him with his homework. In fact, Joe didn't really need her help, he just wanted to keep her Mom away from Lucia. He wanted her mom to be with him, to keep her safe. To ease Joe's mind she obligingly granted his request. Cherry held his hand and walked upstairs with him to do his homework.

Jackson sat on the sofa in the parlor and listened to the conversation between Andrew and the Ye Family members.

John realized that this was the perfect moment for him to talk to his uncle. Jackson was being quiet. He was simply observing the flow of conversation between his Grandfather and the Ye couple.

John stood up, walked toward Jackson and sat beside him. He then said to Jackson in a low voice, "Uncle, can we have a talk in the study?"

Jackson gave John a glance and saw that he was serious. Jackson nodded in.

After entering the study, two men sat down on the sofa. Lily brought them two cups of coffee.

"Thank you, Lily. "John said with a smile.

Lily nodded and smiled back. She then quietly walked out of the study and carefully closed the door to give the two men some privacy.

Jackson and John were left alone in the study. Jackson intending to break the ice looked at John and asked, "How's work?"

"Good. Nothing urgent has happened lately. The most I have to do was to attend never-ending meetings. "said John. He knew that Jackson had a big hand in his winning the Mayor's office last election. During the campaign, Jackson had pulled a lot of his resources and network connection to support him. He was well aware that his Uncle was the reason that he now had the Mayor's seat.