Chapter 401 Speculations (Part One) (2/2)

Cherry, amazed but still taken aback by what his son said, called his attention in a gentle but reprimanding tone, ”Joe.” She was unaware that Joe had been observing the family activities inside the house. He noted how his M

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...

son and changed the subject, ”Joe, finish your breakfast and I'll drive you to school, ” Cherry said in a firm voice. She did not like where the family meeting discussion went. She suspected that somehow this two boys had agreed how to play a practical joke on her.

Seeing Cherry's mood changed and that she was a little upset, Joe obeyed his Mommy's order. He obediently finished his breakfast in silence.

Jackson knew that Cherry was suddenly placed in a difficult spot. He patted her wife's shoulder to put her at ease and motioned her to have her breakfast. He whispered that she shouldn't take the family meeting too seriously. However, at the back of his mind, he agreed with his son's suggestion. It was about time for them to add a new member in the family. He decided that he needed to find some time to discuss this matter with his wife. Joe was already at an age where he needed another child's company. If they were lucky they might have a girl. This would complete their family, and it would be an even happier family than it was now.

After the breakfast, Cherry took Joe to school and then drove off to her work.

Jackson stood at the gate watching his wife's car disappear into the distance. After seeing Cherry's car vanish, he too drove his car and left the villa.

While he was driving, he phoned Derek.

Derek answered and said, ”Hello, Jackson, good morning.”

Jackson waving the pleasantry's out of the way immediately asked, ”Where are you?”

Derek used to this attitude replied, ”In my apartment. What's wrong?”