Ice and Fire novel Chapter 25

Jackson had imagined that when they finally met each other again, they might have countless sweet words to exchange and he would promise to take good care of her, have a fancy wedding and live happily with her for the rest of his life.

But now, he couldn't say the words that he had always wanted to say to her.

Jackson slowly pushed her away. He looked at her and gently said,"Sally, I'm sorry. I'm now married."

Saying these words, Jackson's mind filled with thoughts about Cherry.

Sally He couldn't believe what she had just heard. With her eyes wide open, she said,"What, what are you talking about?"

Jackson knew that she was shocked by the news. And she might not be able to accept this fact promptly.

"I'm married," repeated Jackson.

Sally shook her head hard and couldn't control her emotions. "No! No! No! How could you get married without me? You promised that you would marry me. How could you get married? How could you get married?"

Sally He was highly agitated and Jackson tried to comfort her. "Sally, please calm down."

"No, no, Jackson! Every time I felt bleak about life, I would think of you. I believed that you would marry me and we would live happily together, so I waited and waited. I have been waiting for more than ten years. How can you get married, if the bride is not me?" Sally He howled. Her emotions were out of control and she almost broke down.

"Sally, I'm sorry. I'm sorry." Jackson did not know what else to say.

Sally suddenly grabbed Jackson by his arms and hysterically said,"Jackson, please divorce that woman and marry me. I want to be with you."

Jackson helplessly said,"I'll not divorce her."

Everything was doomed after these words.

Sally He was completely stunned. Jackson finally realized how deeply he loved Cherry.

"Jackson, are you in love with her?" As soon as she finished her question, Sally He gently closed her eyes and fainted.

Jackson immediately supported her. She was as weak as before.

In the bedroom, Jackson was taking care of Sally, who was still unconscious. However, in his heart, he was worried about Cherry. He wondered whether she had applied medicine to her scalded skin, and whether she was afraid of being all alone at home.

Cherry stayed at home by herself for two days. She couldn't fall asleep at night and she did not know what to do during the day. She could only sit on the cold floor, lost in thought. She hadn't had anything except for some cold water for these two days.

In the afternoon, the sunlight shone from the floor-to-ceiling window into the living room. Cherry was sitting on the floor next to the sofa and looking at the scenery outside. She suddenly got up and went upstairs to change clothes and get her bag. She was going to look for Emily at the bar. Emily was the only one who could give her company now.

When Cherry walked into the bar, she saw Emily standing at the counter. She went straight to her.

"Emily," said Cherry, without even a smile.