Chapter 567

After dinner, Derek and Amy went straight to Cherry and Jackson's house. Amy greeted the couple and then went right away to teach Joe while Derek lingered behind with Jackson and Cherry.

Jackson turned to Derek and pointed to the study,"I'll wait for you in there. I just need to help Cherry to the bedroom."

Derek nodded and went ahead to the study to wait for Jackson.

Cherry faced Jackson,"You don't need to take me to the bedroom. I can do it by myself. Besides, I still want to stay in the living room for a little while longer. Go talk to Derek," Cherry insisted. She could still do things by herself and she didn't need others to help her all the time.

Jackson hesitated. Cherry's belly was getting larger every day. And he was worried she might fall and trip. That was why he wanted someone with her all the time. How could he let her go upstairs by herself alone? Jackson reasoned with Cherry,"Sweetheart, I'd feel much better if you were already upstairs. I'm not comfortable leaving you here and climbing the stairs by yourself, What if you fall." Jackson explained his side.

Cherry knew she wouldn't be able to change Jackson's mind so she agreed to go upstairs with him assisting her.

When they reached the top of the stairs, Jackson heard muffled sounds of Joe's piano lesson. "I want to stop Joe's piano lesson for a moment. The loud sounds might make it hard for you to get a good night's sleep."

Cherry shook her head. "It's okay. Joe's lesson ends at nine and I don't go to bed until ten p.m.. It doesn't matter. Besides, I still watch TV or read books before I sleep anyway," Cherry replied. It didn't matter to her if she got to sleep well at night or not. Joe's future was more important for her.

That was why she signed him up to take piano lessons.

"We'll discuss this again next time," Jackson replied. "If Derek and Amy get married earlier, maybe they'll move into the villa earlier. Then I can ask Bill to take Joe to their villa for piano lessons. Then you can sleep well and Joe will still learn piano." Cherry's happiness was important to Jackson so he wanted to think of ways to make things work so she'd be happy always.

Cherry smiled. "That sounds like a wonderful plan, Jackson." Cherry suddenly wished Derek and Amy would move in earlier so she could have Amy to talk to when Jackson and Joe weren't around. and she would not feel bored.

Jackson was relieved at Cherry's decision. "Okay, great. It's a deal, then. I'll talk to Derek and see if they're okay with it."

Cherry beamed at Jackson,"Okay, honey."

Jackson supported Cherry to the bedroom and helped her on the bed so she could watch TV. He left after he made sure she was comfortable.

He joined Derek at the reading room, where he was reading a masterpiece on the desk.

Ice and Fire Chapter 566 A Happy Family (Part Two)

My CEO Ex-husband Derek looked up when the door opened and Jackson entered. He caught a few notes of Joe playing. "Wow, Joe's getting really good on the piano."

Jackson teased,"Because he's got a great teacher!" Derek laughed,"That is very true." Jackson sat next to Derek by his desk. "You know, we planned to put the piano in the study when we bought it. But Joe wanted it inside his bedroom. Cherry protested so we compromised. The room next to Joe's was empty anyway so we put the piano there."

"There are so many rooms in this house though. Joe can play in a different one every day!" Derek answered. Derek knew that Jackson could be very bossy and demanding with his family. And Joe was truly his son. Joe was very intelligent and wise, especially at his age, but he was also very stubborn, just like his Daddy. Besides, Cherry was also shrewd, knowing what she wanted and how to get it. It was actually hard to tell who was really in charge of the Chu family. Derek believed that Cherry made the final decisions, though.

Jackson agreed with Derek. "I listen to Cherry, let her make the final decision and do whatever she wants. Joe is so stubborn that I don't really know how to handle him anymore. So I also let him do whatever he likes to do." Jackson decided to allow Joe to do whatever he liked.

Derek laughed,"If it were you, not Cherry who taught Joe, Joe would be out of control!"

Jackson reasoned,"My son can do whatever he wants to."

Derek worried about Cherry. Her husband was bossy and her son was too clever. Both of them were not easy to handle. Cherry must feel tired to handle them all the time. Derek finally answered,"You're quite lucky to have Cherry and she can manage both of you at the same time."

Jackson changed the subject. "Do you have a date set for your wedding? I wanted Joe to continue his lessons at your villa so Cherry can get some peaceful rest. I'm afraid that Joe's playing might disturb her."

Derek agreed. "That's true. Joe needs his piano classes. And Cherry needs to sleep well."

Joe asked,"Will you be moving into your villa soon?" Derek knew this was important to Jackson but he couldn't give him a specific answer yet.

Derek analyzed the situation and came up with a solution. "When Wilson and Selena come back from their trip abroad, we'll have the wedding. I'll talk to Amy and we'll start preparing for the wedding. Okay?"

Chapter 50 I Like To Spoil You (Part Two)