Ice and Fire novel Chapter 306

After they took a shower, Jackson and Cherry lay in the soft and comfortable bed, snuggling side by side. Jackson's arms held Cherry tightly.

Cherry wasn't ready to sleep, her brain was very much awake. She was trying to untangle and make sense of all the information she had just received. However, she had no idea where to start and to add more confusion to this mess was her feelings towards this man lying beside her. She was now uncertain of how she felt towards him and this made her feel very uncomfortable.

Dawn was now fast approaching, everyone in the house was fast asleep and not a creature disturbed the silence except for these two whose thoughts were racing in different directions. Jackson while looking at the ceiling broke the stillness and said, "Baby, I am really sorry about today. I was too impulsive."

Cherry didn't reply, instead, she held Jackson tightly and buried her head into his arms, snuggling up to his chest and feeling it rise and fall. She was reflecting on the words he just said.

Jackson pulled Cherry closer to him. He looked down into Cherry's eyes and asked, "Baby, can you promise me something?"

"Sure, what's it?" Cherry said. She knew that whenever Jackson was this tender to her, he was being very serious. So whatever it was that he was about to say he needed her full attention. Deep inside, Cherry immediately wanted to obey him, to please him and she wanted him to open up to her, tell her his thoughts what ever it might be.

"Please, don't ever, ever mention Mond's name in front of Grandpa." Jackson, said in an imploring manner.

Cherry didn't utter a word.

Jackson continued, "His name is a taboo in the Chu Family. We are not allowed to speak of his name or of him, especially not in front of Grandpa. And with his current health situation, I'm afraid that this will cause him unnecessary stress."

Cherry remained silent and thought for a while and then agreed, "Okay, I won't mention his name, I promise!"

She then didn't say another word, she knew that even if she asked him to explain why, Jackson would not tell her anymore details on this matter.

"Thank you, baby!" said Jackson, breathing out a relieved sigh.

Cherry suddenly remembered the words Derek told her earlier this evening. The information that he shared to her peaked her curiosity. She wanted to know the answer to her questions, she wanted to understand what's really happening around her and she hoped that he would respond and give her a bit of clarity. Cherry raised her head, looked at Jackson and asked, "Jackson, why do you say that JS Group is yours even though it's not, why do you claim it?"