Ice and Fire

While in the vehicle, Stephen asked, "Cherry, would you like to live in my suburban?villa for a few days? I live in the urban house."

"No, that's okay. Just drive me back home." Cherry replied.

"But Jackson has treated you like that, why would you still want to go back to that house?" Stephen was a bit confused. Why would Cherry still want to go back home in spite of what Jackson had done to her?

Cherry kept silent and gazed at the scenery outside the window. She felt so tired.

Maybe she shouldn't have married Jackson to begin with. Perhaps she should have forgiven John. Then things would not have come to this. But since all that was water under the bridge, she should now focus on what was coming.

Cherry told herself, "Just keep going forward."

Dropping Cherry at her?home, Stephen looked at her and was worried about her.

"Cherry, are you really okay?" Stephen couldn't help asking.

Cherry nodded, "It's all right. I will call you if there is any issue."

All Stephen could do was nod in agreement.

Cherry had hardly settled in when Jackson came back.

As soon as Jackson entered the house, he saw Cherry sitting on the sofa, which made him feel content. He was always worried when Cherry was not at home.

Jackson walked up to her and sat down, glanced at the watch on his wrist, and asked, "Why haven't you gone to sleep yet?"

should talk." Cherry turned her head

what?"

about divorce, " Cherry said, with no expression on

turned livid immediately, "Do you remember what I told you before?

or you can't?" Cherry said, "is there anything you

why are you so anxious to leave me?"

I could leave you now,

her chin and looked at her, mercilessly, "Are you so impatient to

look from Jackson, Cherry continued, "Yes, at least his embrace is

Shen!" Jackson roared.

into Jackson's eyes

can only be mine all your life. You belong only to me, " Jackson shouted, angrily.

am not yours, " Cherry

on the sofa ferociously, Jackson nearly wanted to strangle her. "If you dare go to Stephen, I will definitely see to

word. With Jackson's hand wringing her neck, it gradually became more

suddenly realized what he was

breathed heavily and couldn't stop coughing. It did not feel good to be gasping for oxygen.

snapped, "Stay at home and never think about going out.

that sounded like a military order, Cherry was left with no room for

Jackson leave, Cherry could only use tears to express her feelings.

at the sea outside the French window, Jackson was still distressed. He did not know what he should do now. With Sally He's mood improving, Jackson intended to have a frank conversation with her, but he was still afraid that Sally He would not accept his views and her spirit would collapse again. As for Cherry, he hadn't seen her for two weeks, and he was anxious to see her and make love

Jackson's phone rang. Pulling it out, Jackson saw

Jackson said.