Ice and Fire
Chapter 20 Public Display Of Affection
When Jackson reached the door of the living room, he saw Cherry sprawled on the ground, her hair covering her face. He immediately realized that she had been bullied and he burst into rage. How dare they bully his wife when he was not around? They must be fed up with their peaceful life!
Ignoring his grandpa, Jackson went straight to Cherry. He slowly sat down, gently smoothed her hair behind her ears and was about to help her stand up.
But then he saw the scarlet hand-print on her face. He stopped, his eyes blazing with rage.
"Who did this?" Jackson demanded, angrily.
No one dared to talk. Cherry was too weak to say anything while Lucia was too scared to say anything. Derek said nothing, too. Anyway, it was Chu Clan's business. He as an outsider couldn't comment on it.
Andrew sat in his seat and looked at Jackson's angry face. He then understood how important the woman was in Jackson's heart. His grandson really cared about her. He could tell it from his reaction. He had never seen him so angry before.
Seeing Derek standing in front of Lucia, Jackson at once realized what was going on. It must be Lucia. Nobody else would have dared to do this.
"Lucia, you have to pay the price for what you have done," Jackson growled at his elder sister.
"Jackson, have you been enchanted by this woman? Why did you listen to her and force out your nephew? You know how hard it was for John to get where he is today," said Lucia. She tried to reason with Jackson.
"It was my order. It had nothing to do with her," said Jackson.
Both Lucia and Edwin were shocked by his words. Andrew too could not believe what he had heard. Was this only Jackson's idea?
"What? Was that your order?" asked Lucia, incredulously.
Jackson had absolutely no desire to explain it to Lucia. Lucia was not in a position to challenge his decision. He could do whatever he wanted and did not need to explain it to anyone.
Jackson lowered his head and looked at Cherry, heartbroken. He was even more annoyed by his grandpa. Didn't he know how important she was to him? How could he allow this to happen in his presence?
Jackson slowly lifted Cherry to his chest and whispered to her,"Don't be afraid. Everything is okay now."
Jackson was distressed when he imagined how terrified she must be.
Before leaving, Jackson looked at Andrew and fiercely said,"If this happens ever again, I'm sure you will never have a great-grandson."
This was the first time that Jackson had been angry with Andrew. And it was because of his woman.
Andrew was too shocked to say anything. He felt sad that his grandson had treated him like this. He just wasn't in control of the situation at this moment.
he walked past him,
fear. Jackson was so angry that he
the bed. Cherry still did not say a word and just
was away. But when he saw her swollen face and depressed expression, he did not ask
returned home, Lucia was still very angry. Although Jackson had admitted that
has cast on the Chu Clan. Why are Jackson and grandpa both on her side?" With these words, Lucia sat on the sofa.
John walked
with her. It didn't appear
have done it for her," said Lucia. She was sure that Cherry was
walked over and sat next to Lucia. He had heard their conversation and got to know that
not," said John. He had already given
and continued,"It's about your future. How can I forget it? Besides, the Shen Clan will not let
mom, I don't love Jean at all. And I don't want the Shen Group," said Jackson, helplessly.
stupid? Why don't you want it?" Lucia could
all right. Let the children sort out their own business," said
won't let anyone destroy my son's future. The slap on that bitch's face was only a warning. If my son fails to become the governor, I'll teach her a good
her?" John asked, incredulously.
is your aunt now. Why do you still care about her? If it weren't for her, you wouldn't have been
could you hit her? She knew nothing about
you are yelling at me, too. What the hell is
tried his best to control his emotions. His mind was occupied by thoughts of Cherry now, knowing that she
these
Looking at John's receding figure, she was speechless.
as Jackson applied ice to her face in the
bed for a while,
Cherry nodded, obediently.
saw John's anxious face. Jackson's face darkened
Jackson asked, his
see Che.." Before he could finish his sentence, John noticed Jackson's eyes blazing with
he was
John pushed the door open and said to Jackson,"Uncle, I just want to say sorry to Cherry.
words, Jackson could no longer restrain himself. He grabbed John by his