Cherry was relieved that Joe did as she wished. She knew that Joe was a very smart child. He was a the age that could now discern right from wrong. Cherry has always hoped that Joe would always be happy and be more carefree, like an ordinary child. She didn't want him to hate others or worry too much with adult issues.
Jackson watched Cherry and Joe's interaction. He was aware that Cherry was trying her best to forget Lucia's outburst for Andrew's sake. If it were not for the old man Lucia would have also received hurtful words from Cherry. She was not one who backed down on fights.
Jackson said to himself, 'She really suffered a lot today!'
After dinner, Joe said that he wanted his mother to assist him with his homework. In fact, Joe didn't really need her help, he just wanted to keep her Mom away from Lucia. He wanted her mom to be with him, to keep her safe. To ease Joe's mind she obligingly granted his request. Cherry held his hand and walked upstairs with him to do his homework.
Jackson sat on the sofa in the parlor and listened to the conversation between Andrew and the Ye Family members.
John realized that this was the perfect moment for him to talk to his uncle. Jackson was being quiet. He was simply observing the flow of conversation between his Grandfather and the Ye couple.
John stood up, walked toward Jackson and sat beside him. He then said to Jackson in a low voice, "Uncle, can we have a talk in the study?"
Jackson gave John a glance and saw that he was serious. Jackson nodded in.
After entering the study, two men sat down on the sofa. Lily brought them two cups of coffee.
"Thank you, Lily. "John said with a smile.
Lily nodded and smiled back. She then quietly walked out of the study and carefully closed the door to give the two men some privacy.
Jackson and John were left alone in the study. Jackson intending to break the ice looked at John and asked, "How's work?"
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When her boyfriend betrayed her, all light and joy was gone from Cherry’s life. Deserted, bereft of hope, she married a man that she had barely met, but she had never expected him to be her ex-boyfriend’s uncle.
Cherry thought that she had finally found her happiness, but she had no idea about the dark secrets that were bound to unfold and haunt her forever...
t believe it, either, if not for the medicines I saw that he has on his bedside table. I have seen how his butler took careful note of his medicine intake. All the details, the time, the amount.
John was surprised by this information that he was hearing from Jackson. He was lost for words. He felt confused, helpless and worried at the same time. He didn't know what else he could do for Andrew. He was fully aware the Jackson was already providing him with all the care that he needed.
John remembered Andrew's kind personality. He was such a brilliant person, many people had remained friends with him and showed him respect even after he left the army. He was the reason for the Chu Family's good reputation. Everyone respected the members of the Chu Family. John was no exception. When John was little, other people used to call him as the great-grandson of Andrew's from the Chu Family. When he had grown up, people had still associated his name with The Chu family. People would say, "That is John Ye, nephew of Jackson Chu. We'd better behave ourselves when we encounter him and other people from the Chu Family". All these whispers accompanied John as he grew up. The Chu Family and Andrew had been a big part of John's life. But as time went by, like any other men, Andrew also grew old.