Ice and Fire novel Chapter 360

Sally's strength was so great that Joe was pushed to the ground.

"Joe!, " Cherry shouted while running towards her son to rescue him from Sally's anger. Cherry immediately picked her son up and asked, "Joe, are you okay?"

Joe, although shock from Sally's display of violence shook his head, stared at Cherry and said: "Mommy, I'm okay."

As soon as Cherry confirmed that his son was not hurt She turned her attention to Sally who was standing nearby. Cherry walked up to her.

She didn't speak any word but gave Sally a strong right-hand slap on the face.

Pack! Sally expected the slap but was shocked by the strength that went with it. Jackson was caught by surprise. He had never expected Cherry to be violent. He never thought that Cherry was possible of hurting another person since he knew her as a gentle and patient soul. He knew that Joe was everything to Cherry and he was aware that Cherry would go through great length to protect her only son. This was the first time that Jackson saw how Cherry was when angered.

"Sally, you are in no position to touch my son, " said Cherry angrily.

"Cherry, you want to protect your son, right?" Sally said, unwilling to show any weakness, "Let see how well you can do that."

With these words, Sally raised up her hand ready to strike back on Cherry's face.

But before Sally had the chance to touch Cherry's face, her arm was suddenly seized in mid-air by a strong hand.

Cherry, fully prepared to receive Sally's vengeful hand was shocked. She was saved from the physical pain, but by whom? Cherry slowly shifted her gaze and was met with Mond's eyes. Mond was there, he was standing beside her. He prevented the strong blow from striking her face.

Jackson, a few feet away from the ladies was planted on his feet in surprise. He couldn't believe that Mond was there. He saved Cherry from the pain that Sally was ready to inflict. Panic and fear started to creep inside Jackson's heart as he stared at Mond's figure. His sudden appearance left him speechless. He saw that Mond was only a few paces away from Cherry, this did not sit well with Jackson. Unreasonable jealousy was starting to embrace Jackson.

Sally was forced to take a step backward to be able to keep her balance. She shot an angry look at the man who hindered her from getting even. It was Mond. "Why do you come here?" asked Sally, puzzled and furious at the same time.

Mond looked at Sally and didn't answer her question. "Think carefully before you do something you'll regret. Though there may not be an elder in your He Family to reprimand you, it's best that you act like a civilized woman, " Mond said.

"Mond, you! " Sally uttered, with pure hate dripping from her words. She was sure that Mond was there to mock her. Had she been successful in slapping Cherry, then she would have appeared uncultured before the people witnessing the dramatic event. Furthermore, such an act would have tarnished the reputation of her family. This made her angrier, she was so close in losing her temper to the point of destroying her family's name in public.

Mond then turned his attention to Jackson. They stared at each other, both of the men's eyes filled with hatred. Mond had loathed Jackson to the core, while Jackson detested his presence as well. He was a threat to his family. Jackson would never allow Mond to tempt Cherry into leaving him. He was a termite gnawing in the foundation of Jackson and Cherry's marriage.