Ice and Fire novel Chapter 122

"I hope that you won't tell anything about my son to anyone else, especially to any people outside the school, including the ones that are around my husband, " said Cherry seriously. She continued, "You're aware of the fact that I left the city five years ago and that I've just returned, and that I still haven't solved the problems that still linger between me and my husband. I don't want anyone to know of my son's existence before we come back to the Chu family. You understand what I mean..."

The woman was a bit surprised by what she heard. She hadn't paid attention to the Chu family for some time, and she didn't know what had actually happened between Cherry and Jackson.

Cherry wasn't satisfied with the woman's reaction, and she continued, "If my son's identity is uncovered before I deal with my problem first, well, your husband, your son and you will have some problems. You already know that I have the power to do many things, let alone the Chu family."

After she heard Cherry's words, that woman immediately understood, and respectfully said, "Miss Cherry, I know, I know, don't worry about it, I won't tell it to anyone else, not even my husband. Don't worry about it."

The woman had heard before that Cherry had ran away five years ago, and that the Chu household had almost rummaged the whole city upside down looking for her. After that, Jackson had almost changed into a completely different person, and everyone was wondering if something had indeed happened between them. Now that Cherry had come back, she had to deal with many things, and she could understand her difficulties. What Cherry wanted to do was to keep her son in the dark before she dealt with them. As a mother, she could understand that, and she had to agree with why Cherry was so anxious to protect her son. Furthermore, she couldn't afford to say anything bad about the Chu clan, because if she spoke any bad words about Jackson, she would regret them the moment she uttered them.

Cherry looked at the boy and knew that he would not understand what she was talking about. But, just in case, Cherry reminded his mother, "You also know what to say to your son, right?"

That woman was pretty smart, and immediately said, "Yes, yes, I know. Miss Cherry, don't worry about it. We're women and I can understand you, rest assured."

When she saw that she understood her, Cherry nodded, and thought, 'It should be fine.'

When she saw that she didn't say a word anymore, the woman suddenly walked closer to her, and said, "Miss Cherry, after you solve your problems and return to the Chu family, I hope that we can meet again and chat at some parties or other public occasions."

Cherry knew what she meant with that. She was just trying to get reacquainted with her.

With a professional smile on her face, Cherry said, "That's okay, because as long as we know each other, we're friends. We also have to get to know each other better in some of these days."

The woman was happy when she heard what Cherry said, because she thought that she could finally blend into the rich ladies' circle. If she seized the opportunity and made good friends with Cherry, then her future would be surely guaranteed.

After she spoke a few words more with Cherry, the woman left with her son, and left Cherry and Joe standing there with the teacher beside them.

The teacher didn't know how to face Cherry. Her attitude towards her had been pretty bad, and she even despised her publicly, but now she didn't know how to deal with her anymore.

The teacher started to say, "Hum, about what happened earlier, I'm sorry. I didn't know who you are..." but before she could finish her sentence, she was interrupted by Cherry.

Cherry kept her stern appearance, and said, "Madam, have you heard what I just said to her?"

The teacher immediately nodded, and replied, "Yes, I heard it, I heard all of it."

Cherry continued, "Then you know what you have to do next."

The teacher was a bit curious by what had just happened, but she didn't dare to show her curiosity in front of Cherry. Instead, she nodded to indicate that she had also understood all of her words.

Seeing the teacher's reaction, Cherry said, "I hope that Joe will be treated the same in school as he was before. Don't give him any special treatments, but also don't allow his classmates to tease him."

"Okay, okay, please do not worry about that, " immediately said the teacher.

Cherry tried to stay as serious as possible, because she knew that she had to be competent and independent in front of Joe. "And about me and Joe's true identity, what I've told that woman earlier applies to you as well. You know that I won't let you go off so easily if anyone else finds out about this."

"Yes, I know, I know, " quickly replied the teacher, clearly afraid of the consequences that would come if she disobeyed her.

"Alright, " and with this, Cherry looked at Joe, who was in her arms, and said, "Now, let's go home."

She then started to walk ahead to the school's gates.

Joe glanced at his teacher and she immediately nodded. Afterwards, he left with his mother.

Inside the taxi, Cherry didn't say a single word. Joe wanted to talk with her but he didn't know with what to begin with.

After a while, Joe grabbed one of Cherry's sleeves, and said, "Mommy."

Cherry pay no attention to him, because Joe was just like his dad; both of them had very bad tempers.

Seeing that Cherry didn't answer him, Joe continued to say, "Mommy, I know I was wrong. Please forgive me, okay?"

But Cherry just kept on ignoring Joe's pleas.

Arriving at the door of their home, Cherry and Joe got out of the car.

Cherry looked at Joe, and said, "Go to your room and stay there. Think better about what you have to explain regarding what happened today."

With these words, Cherry turned around and left.

Staring at Cherry's back, Joe burst into tears. Mommy had gotten angry, and it was all because of him.