Chapter 420 Mommy, I Am Fine (Part One) (1/2)

Cherry rushed home that afternoon, and breathed a sigh of relief to see Joe happily watching cartoons in the living room. Still concerned, she blurted, ”Joe, what happened today?”

”Don't worry, Mommy, nothing happened.” Reassured Joe as he ran over to his Mommy. He smiled, ”I knew you were busy at work and you would be tired, and didn't want you to exhaust yourself, so, I called Uncle Bill and asked him to pick me up after school. See? Here I am safe at home!”

”Really? Nothing happened?” Cherry asked again. Her heart hadn't stopped pounding with fear since Joe called earlier and told her to go home after work. He said Bill was collecting him after school, which left her worried that something had happened, so, she rushed home to check on him. To her surprise and relief, she'd found he was relaxed, and plopped out in front of the tv.

”Nothing happened, ” said Joe smiling, ”Mommy, your son is very clever! Why wouldn't I tell you if something had happened?”

That put Cherry's mind at ease, and she finally stopped worrying. Looking down at her contented son, Cherry couldn't help but shake her head and reprimand him, ”Do you know how worried I was when I got your call? I thought something happened.”

”But, now you see, I am really okay! Everything is good, Mommy!” said Joe impatiently waving his hand.

”Joe, get over here and show proper respect to your Mommy!” Cherry knitted her brow, pretending to be mad at him and said, ”You're such a brat, letting me worry for you like that!”

Joe took his Mommy's hands and with a tone of reverence declared, ”Long live my Empress Mother!” he peered at her before he added, ”Will you sleep on the couch with me tonight?”

”You brat, what are you up to? Be careful that your father doesn't find out. Or he will punch you when gets home.” Cherry smiled, lightly scolding Joe.

”Well, I don't think Daddy will punch me! He's reluctant to hit me, because he loves me dearly!” said Joe in a co

”You're my wife in name only, on paper only. My heart and love will never be yours.”

Edward made it clear to Daisy that she was nothing to him. They were both victims of family greed -- the marriage was arranged for them.