Ch. 1511..1515
Chapter 1511
Sherry rolled her eyes and immediately jabbed her legs in John’s direction. “Get off the bed!” John took the full brunt of the blow as he did not see it coming.
Despite that, he remained on the bed, barely budged from the blow.
Sherry tried to kick him again.
That was a mistake. As soon as she kicked her legs out, John grabbed her by the ankles. She glared at him and screamed, “Let go!”
She suddenly realized that her extended leg was hovering over Caprice’s body. It was a difficult position to be in because if she made any further sudden movements, she might accidentally hurt Caprice.
John scoffed and suddenly drew his hands up her ankles and held her by her entire calf, his cold fingers grazed over the soles of her foot which made her shudder.
Sherry shivered from the touch and tried to jerk her feet back without hurting Caprice in the process. She was not strong enough to overpower John.
John seemed to be humored by the situation they found
themselves in. “Sherry, your foot is pretty soft.”
Sherry blushed at this remark and glared at him.
Just when she thought he had finally had enough of teasing her, his fingertips suddenly navigated to the base of her feet again and began tickling her.
Sherry nearly screamed!
She could not stop laughing from the itch and tried to compose herself while pleading with him, “Ah... haha... you b*stard! Ha... let me go! I'll beat you up!”
“Heh.” John chuckled at how flustered she had become. He seemed like he was having a lot of fun.
Sherry was so flustered as she was furious, and kicked her other leg out at John.
She accidentally grazed Caprice while doing so.
The girl groaned in the middle of her sleep and began to ruffle about.
John immediately stopped as if he had turned to stone.
Sherry froze as well, then quickly took advantage of John’s lapse of attention and drew her feet back.
Silence enveloped the room.
Caprice did not make any other sound other than a sleepy groan as she continued sleeping soundly.
Sherry heaved a sigh of relief, then came a rush of anger
that went up to the top of her head.
She wore an ugly scowl and looked viciously at the man who was laying carefree as he could be on the other side of the bed. The culprit met her gaze and asked with a self-satisfied smirk, “What's wrong? Something wrong with your eye?” Sherry seemed like she was trying to bore holes into him with the sheer intensity of her gaze.
She suddenly smiled upon hearing John’s taunt and remarked with a hint of spite, “Yeah, it’s strange, but every time | see you, | feel my eyes tingling!”
As soon as she said that, she shot up from her side of the bed and flung herself as hard as she could directly on top of John. Asudden look of panic immediately engulfed John’s eyes that was still marked with amusement only a second ago.
Before he could react, Sherry smashed against his body with all her weight.
“Hngh!” He let out a muffled cry.
Sherry looked at him and said sarcastically, “Oh, sorry, | think | might have lost my balance back there, it wasn’t intentional.” “Heh...”
John chuckled grimly.
Sherry was preparing to pull herself out of bed.
Not so fast! John took her by her waist and pulled her back on top of him.
He smiled. “Don't worry about it, | won’t get upset about you throwing yourself into my arms first thing in the morning.” Sherry chuckled dryly and tried to wring herself free.
No matter how hard she struggled, she could not pull away from his stubborn arms.
His large arms chained her down like titanium shackles, and she was not leaving anytime soon.
Sherry began to panic as she grabbed the edge of the bed and tried to fling herself off the bed, disregarding her safety.
John was alarmed by this but refused to let go. The momentum of the pull tore both of them off the bed and sent them spiraling onto the floor.
Another loud crash followed after that.
Sherry crashed to the ground, followed by John falling on top of her.
She took the full brunt of the hit. It was a miracle that she did not pass out.
It was all thanks to John cushioning the back of her head
with his hand moments before the impact, otherwise, she
would have been knocked out cold when she hit the
ground.
When she composed herself from the shock, she cried out, “John, you b*stard, get off of me!”
He only smiled mischievously and said, “Look who’s the one getting all nasty with me, aren’t you the one who threw us off the bed?”
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Sherry screwed her brows together in frustration. “You're the one who got tangled up with me first! We wouldn't fall if you didn’t do that in the first place!’
“So you're saying that you’re the one who caused us to fall.”
Sherry was in no mood for this childish bickering, especially when they were still lying on the cold hard ground. She asked snappily, “What do you want?”
John stated curtly, “You have to compensate for the emotional damage you've caused me.” Sherry rolled her eyes.
She was the one who nearly had the wind knocked out of her, and yet this man was the one who was going to demand her to make things right with him for the
emotional damage she caused?
What choice did she have? This was his territory, so she could not have her way.
There was no use trying to speak some sense into him.
She had to make some compromises to get this over with for good. “State a number, how much do you want from me?” John scoffed. “Do you think | need money?”
Sherry gnashed her teeth and asked, “Then how do you expect me to compensate you?”
John smirked. “Close your eyes.’
Sherry was puzzled by this. “What do you mean close my eyes?”
John said blankly, “I don’t like the way you're staring at me.”
Sherry felt like she was going to foam at her mouth any second now. She rolled her eyes and said with disdain, “I won’t stare at you, you happy now?”
John only smiled and pinched her cheeks. “No, you have to close your eyes right now, or else you're stuck here forever with me.” He would not yield, and Sherry had no choice but to close her eyes.
After not hearing another word from him, she asked
impatiently, “Alright, tell me what you want with me now
Before she could utter another word, her lips were sealed with a kiss.
Her lips were smothered entirely inside his.
Sherry was bewildered.
What was this man doing?
What was this about? Why was he kissing her?
She thought he hated her? There was not a hint of affection between them!
Sherry snapped her eyes wide open only to see John with his eyes closed as he was wholly immersed in the kiss the two of them were sharing.
For a moment, she could feel her strength slowly being sapped out of her.
The rational part of her mind forced her to take action, so she shoved against him.
The man withdrew from her, and she was free at last.
He looked at her with a smug smile on his face. It seemed like he was very satisfied with this compensation he received. Sherry snapped at him. “You b*stard, why did you kiss me?!”
They only got married for Caprice’s sake!
Besides, he was the one who stated on countless occasions that he no longer had any interest in her!
John remarked smugly, “You should be honored that I'd grace you with a kiss.”
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Sherry was flabbergasted by this.
He doubled down. “Consider the kiss a little present from me.”
How was she supposed to respond to this??
Before she could say anything, John picked himself up from the ground. Just as he was about to rise from the ground, he turned stiff.
Sherry froze like a piece of sculpture as well.
Caprice had woken up at some point. She poked her head over the edge of the bed and was staring at the two of them, her large eyes sparkling with curiosity.
When she noticed them staring at her, she asked innocently, “Mommy, Daddy, what are you two doing?” John made a look and turned to Sherry.
Sherry returned the same urgent look at him. Her eyes said, say something!
John rose and took Caprice into his arms. “No, we weren't doing anything specifically.”
Caprice stared at him intently. “But | saw you two kissing.”
John was speechless.
Sherry sat up from the ground, her cheeks burning red.
She stole a glance at John.
John took a deep breath and muttered, “It was just a quick kiss, that’s all.”
Caprice continued to press them, “Then why are you two kissing on the ground?”
John jumped at the chance. “It was Mommy who dragged me off the bed.”
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What? Sherry did a double-take and looked sharply at John.
John made sure to avoid her gaze as he proceeded to take Caprice in his arms and walked out of the room.
Sherry felt like she was going to hyperventilate from the sheer rage she felt
If Caprice was not here, she was going to send John to the gates of hell!
After breakfast, John took Caprice to the office.
Sherry had to work as well so they dropped her off at an office tower on the way to the Stockton Tower They rented a unit in the office tower to serve as a temporary office for Sherry.
The main reason for her return to Glanchester was to reunite with Caprice, but aside from that, she was also entrusted with the task of overseeing the collaboration between the Sager Corporation and Stockton Corporation.
Even though John was endlessly a thorn in her side when it came to Caprice, he did not let it get in the way of their professional liaisons.
When Sherry arrived at their office, one of her employees was already in the middle of a meeting with a senior executive of the Stockton Corporation.
She went to her desk.
First, she had a video conference with some members of the Stockton Corporation. After they wrapped up the video conference, she summoned the previous employee to her office where they conducted another brief meeting.
The morning passed in the blink of an eye. She finally had time to herself come lunchtime. She promptly sent a message to John. “Have you and Caprice had lunch yet?” John replied, “I’m eating right now.”
Sherry considered for a moment, then she went ahead and took a selfie of her eating and sent it to him, followed by another message, “What are you guys eating? Show me.”
Shortly after that, she received a picture of the meal John was eating with Caprice. Two trays of food were laid out against the table, one was an adult’s portion while the other was a children’s portion.
The only thing of note in the picture was the food. Caprice was nowhere to be seen.
Sherry scowled at this but made no further comment.
Forget it, she could see Caprice after she finished up her work around the evening. She was not in any rush to see her.
After she finished eating, she turned her attention back to the computer and delved into her endless tasks.
Meanwhile, inside the Stockton Tower which was only further down the street from Sherry’s office Inside John’s office.
He was having lunch with Caprice at his dining desk.
The child was taking her time with her meal.
John was taking his time as well but he would glance at his phone periodically.
Why was the woman not replying to his message? Was she busy?
“Daddy, has Mommy eaten?” Caprice asked out of nowhere.
John was in an irritated mood and said crossly, “Eat.”
From the picture she sent him, it seemed like she was only eating regular takeout. Still, it did seem like she enjoyed the food judging by her expression.
After a moment of silence, he asked, “Caprice, do you miss Mommy?” Caprice nodded. He said tenderly, “Take a nap after you eat. Daddy will take you to see Mommy after you wake up. Sounds like a plan?”
Caprice smiled brightly. “Okay!”
Sherry’s office.
After she wrapped up all the important tasks at hand, it was already four p.m. in the afternoon. She packed up and slung her bag against her shoulder. She was going to go see Caprice. Unexpectedly, she met a familiar figure stepping in as soon as she headed for the door.
It was Carl. He had a pair of sunglasses on and sported a bright red shirt that commanded attention. It was impossible to not notice him leaning against the doorway.
Sherry was startled. “Carl, what brought you here?”
Carl took off his sunglasses and said with a wink, “I’ve had enough fun here and I’m going home. | figured I'd come and say goodbye.”
Only then did Sherry notice that he was carrying a large backpack with him. She smiled and bid him farewell. “Goodbye, have a safe trip home.”
It was a good thing that he was heading back home. Things were getting heated at Sager Corporation’s headquarters without him around, so he could help ease some burden off Madam Sager with his return.
Carl seemed wounded by this. “Sherry, have you been waiting for me to leave this entire time?” Sherry responded swiftly, “Yeah, that’s right.”
Carl frowned upon hearing this. “Geez, you're so cruel.”
Sherry ignored him and prepared to walk past him.
Carl suddenly perked up and approached her. He put a hand out and said with a serious tone that was rather uncharacteristic for him, “Come on, why don’t you give me one last hug? Think of it as a way to send me off in peace.”
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Sherry was taken aback by this request.
She walked up to Cart and clapped her hands against his, producing a clear smack, then she said sincerely. “Send me a message when you get home. | have other errands to get to, | won’t be sending you off
With that, she walked past him.
Carl grimaced and sighed. “What a heartless woman.”
Sherry ignored him and continued pressing forward. She had only taken several steps when she noticed two figures approaching her.
One was a tall man in a white shirt.
In his arm was Caprice. She was scanning her surroundings with childlike curiosity and the moment she noticed Sherry approaching, she cried out at the top of her voice, “Mommy!”
Sherry lit up the moment she saw Caprice. She hurriedly walked up to them and promptly took Caprice from John’s arm while asking, “What brought you two here?”
John smiled and mentioned, “Caprice said she missed you, so | figured I’d bring her over to see you.” Midway through his sentence, he darted a glance behind Sherry.
Carl was approaching them with a smug smile on his face. “If it isn’t Master Stockton! Good evening.” John greeted him with a courteous smile, “Master Carl, are you leaving already?”
“Yeah,” Carl said as he threw a glance at Sherry, “I have a flight to catch. I’ll be seeing you two.”
John stepped to the side to make way for Carl.
Carl threw his backpack over his shoulder and strode outside.
Sherry glanced at Carl hastily exiting the scene like a criminal. She waited until he was out of earshot before turning back to John. “When did you two get here?”
John informed, “A short while ago, we were just a little later than Carl.”
Could this mean that he overheard her conversation with Carl back there?
Oh well, Sherry could not care less as she knew what things were like between Carl and herself. With that, she gestured. “I finished up here as well, let’s go.”
John made a look and said, “Okay.”
It was still rather early, and Caprice did not want to head home just yet.
Sherry offered to take her to the playground to spend the evening.
Before John could offer any opinion, the little girl cried out gleefully, “Okay!”
So, the two of thern took Caprice to a private playground and spent the evening there.
It was already dark by the time they left the playground.
Sherry carried Caprice in her arms and followed John to a private restaurant they frequented from time to time.
Since John was a regular, the owner recognized him at first glance.
As soon as Sherry entered with John, the owner greeted them warmly, “Young Master Stockton, Madam Stockton! Please, come inside.”
Madam Stockton?
Sherry frowned and tried to correct him, but not before she suddenly remembered that they were indeed husband and wife and decided against doing so.
Caprice was not a picky eater and ate whatever was put on her plate.
They finished their meal shortly after.
Caprice immediately began to feel sleepy after eating as her exhaustion from playing had finally caught up to her. It did not take long before she fell asleep in Sherry’s arms.
Sherry was again enchanted by Caprice’s adorable and peaceful look when she was sleeping and planted several kisses on her cheeks.
She turned up and immediately met a sinister gaze boring down on her.
John was staring at her intently.
She asked grumpily, “What?”
He responded with a similar harshness, “Did you even wipe your mouth after eating?”
Was he upset because he thought she kissed Caprice with her lips still grimy from the food they ate? She answered crossly, “I did, do | look like a child to you?”
“Then why are your lips still greasy?” He frowned and seemed repulsed.
Sherry was taken aback by this. “What? How come | can’t feel any greasiness?”
“There’s something stuck to the corner of your lips.” John pointed out.
Sherry wanted to get a mirror from her bag to take a better look, but her bag was next to John. It was hard for her to reach for the bag with Caprice in her arms.
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Sherry turned to John. “Hey, hand me the mirror in my bag.”
Instead of retrieving her bag for her, John extracted a neatly folded gray handkerchief from his pocket. “Come closer,” he said. It looked like he wanted to wipe her mouth for her.
Sherry hesitated but still ended up leaning toward him.
Moments before the handkerchief grazed against her lips, John quickly withdrew it and brought his lips toward hers instead. Immediately after that, Sherry felt a warm sensation around her lips.
He kissed her.
Sherry was bewildered by this.
John sat back and tucked the handkerchief back into his pocket, then he folded his arms across her chest, and leaned against the back of the seat. It looked like he was very satisfied with the maneuver he had just pulled.
It took a long time for Sherry to recompose herself. She turned to John with her cheeks still flushing red.” You b*stard, | thought you were going to wipe my mouth for me, why did you kiss me?”
John glanced at her disinterestedly and quipped, “The way you pointed your lips at me just now made it seem like you wanted me to kiss you, didn’t you?”
What was this man talking about?! She only stuck her lips out so he would wipe them for her!
It was clear as day that the scumbag was only trying to take advantage of her! She was sure that there was not a single spot of grease on her lips to begin with. It was all a trick!
She glared at him angrily.
She would have unleashed her wrath right here and now if not for Caprice sleeping soundly next to them! After that, the driver took them back to the house. The car stopped in front of the courtyard.
Sherry got out of the car with Caprice in her arms. She trotted inside without sparing a glance at John.
As soon as she stepped into the living room, she met Madam Stockton, Julie, and Queenie seated together on the couch and merrily chatting away about something.
The moment Madam Stockton noticed Sherry returning with Caprice still in her arms, she got up and approached Sherry. Julie and Queenie followed after.
Madam Stockton looked at the sleeping Caprice and asked with her voice filled with displeasure, “What time is it? Why is she asleep already? Where did you take her to?”
Sherry wanted to tell her off. She was Caprice’s mother, so what was wrong with her taking Caprice outside to play? “We took her to the playground then we went to get dinner. Do you have any problem with that?” Someone had spoken the exact things Sherry had in mind. It was John who uttered those words.
Madam Stockton seemed intimidated by John, evident by how she quickly altered her tone. “No, | don’t have any problem with that. | was just wondering why Caprice fell asleep so much earlier than usual and got worried.”
Julie chimed in. “Yeah, we're just worried about little Caprice, she’s usually up and running around at this hour.”
John walked up to Sherry and casually hooked his arm around Sherry’s shoulder. He said with a sharp look in his eyes, “We're going to catch some rest. You girls should settle in for the night too if you don’t have anything else to add.”
Julie grimaced.
Madam Stockton frowned and was visibly upset. She had not even had a chance to hug her precious granddaughter! Queenie spoke up, “Brother, it’s Saturday tomorrow, are you going to be at home or are you taking Caprice
somewhere?”
John answered, “I'll decide tomorrow.”
Queenie nodded.
Now, it was Julie who decided to call it for the day. “Mom, Queenie, let’s go. We shouldn’t disturb John and Sherry, they need some rest.”
‘Just who does Sherry think she is to act all high and mighty in my house?!’ Madam Stockton wanted to scream right then and there, but it was only manifested in the form of an aggressive look at Sherry before she stomped off.
Julie hurriedly followed her.
Queenie took the time to excuse herself. “Goodnight, Sherry.”
Sherry smiled and said, “I'll let you know if we take Caprice out tomorrow.”
“Gotcha,” Queenie said with a smile.
After Queenie left, a dark look came upon Sherry.
She knew that Madam Stockton was still not fond of her. As far as Madam Stockton was concerned, Sherry was an eyesore.
Still, it did not matter as she did not plan to stick around for too much longer.
She breathed a sigh of relief when she considered this, then she retreated to her room with Caprice. Suddenly, John called after her out of nowhere and said in a gentle, comforting voice, “Don’t worry about what
my mother tells you. If she picks on you when I’m not around, don’t just silently take it. Grab a phone and call me.”