Ice and Fire novel Chapter 510

It wasn't long before everyone returned home. "Mom, Dad, I'm so tired. I'm going to go to bed upstairs now, " Joe yawned as the Chu Family entered their house.

"Good night!" Jackson responded.

"Joe, would you like me to sit with you while you fall asleep?" Cherry asked. She was concerned that Joe might not be able to sleep alone.

"No, I can handle myself, " Joe replied, waving a hand at her. He walked upstairs.

Jackson carefully watched his son walk upstairs before taking Cherry in his arms. "Baby, " he whispered seductively into her delicate ears, "you will be mine tonight."

"Screw you. I'm yours every night, " Cherry retorted, lightly shoving him. "Hurry upstairs. Better take a shower and then we'll go to bed too. I'm worn out like Joe."

"As you commanded, my lady, " Jackson responded obediently. He held his wife carefully as he spoke, and released her afterwards. "Sweetheart, be careful on the stairs, " he called as he walked up the stairs himself.

Grumbling under her breath, Cherry nodded. "I know. Don't treat me like a bedridden patient. I can handle myself now, " she replied.

They walked up the stairs together. At the top of the stairs, Jackson turned dramatically to Cherry, taking her in his arms once again. This time he scooped her off the floor. "No, I can't let you handle it alone. I will have to escort you to our room, " Jackson objected decidedly. He couldn't bring himself to allow anything to happen to Cherry.

Carrying her into their bedroom, he set her down on the bed and cuddled with her there. Cherry enjoyed this attention, her face reflecting her peaceful and satisfied feelings.

"Jackson, " Cherry breathed.

"Well, what's up?" Jackson asked.

"I felt a little guilty as I watched Elsa's face today, " Cherry lamented, overcome with sadness. "We've been separated since I was a child. Now that we've been reunited, she's growing much older and I can't do anything about it."

"Honey, none of us can do anything about it. Everyone will grow old and die one day, as will we. No one is exceptional in face of death." Jackson tried to comfort her. He held her close, understanding her sadness.

"I just..." she hesitated. "I feel that time flies too quickly. Joe is almost 6 now, and we've been married for six years too, " Cherry continued.

"Yeah, time goes by fast, " Jackson echoed.

"Jackson, let's enjoy our lives. Let's care for our children, do our duty to our elders, and keep in touch with Wilson, Derek and other friends. Just live a simple life, " Cherry declared. She gazed at her husband seriously.

"I couldn't agree with you more, darling, " Jackson affirmed. 'I find myself no longer yearning for fame and money. It deeply satisfies me simply to have this woman and our children by my side. Just an ordinary life to lead, ' he thought curiously.

The next morning, Cherry and Jackson were finishing up breakfast with their son.

"Daddy? Mommy? Are you going to stay home today?" Joe asked, using a napkin to wipe his mouth.

"Yeah, " Jackson answered.

"I don't want to go to school." Joe pouted for effect. "I want to play with you at home." He longed to just play with his Mommy and Daddy at home. Besides, he didn't want to go to school if he could play with them.

Cherry rounded on him. "Say that again, Joe, " she scowled.

Seeing his mother's expression, Joe quietly looked down at his shirt wordlessly.

"Come on, don't be angry, sweetheart. Joe is just kidding. Don't be so serious, " Jackson stepped in.

"Grab your schoolbag and head off. Bill is waiting for you in the car, " he said to Joe.

"Okay, then. Goodbye, Daddy!" Joe called to his father.