Ice and Fire novel Chapter 347

The whole room was very quiet.

Cherry was still engrossed in her own thoughts. After a while, she then continued her words, "When I was a small girl, I hated a lot of people. I even blamed my mother because I couldn't understand the reason why she didn't take me away from the Shen Family. It was not until I grew up and learned a lot of things, experienced a lot too, then I began to realize that sometimes people found themselves in situations where they became helpless and had no control over things. I became aware that sometimes we couldn't change the others. We coundn't control their behavior, their words, their thoughts, and their feelings. So knowing this, I have decided that I should just pay attention to myself, enjoy every moment of my life, and live in the present. I've tried hard to step away from the shadows of the past and move forward. And, If ever I should meet a person who does not agree with me. A person who cannot accept who I am, my belief, my principle in life. I pray that we can still live together in peace; if not then I hope that we can just go our separate ways and remain in good terms."

Jackson, upon hearing her words, still remained silent.

Cherry saw the somber expression on Jackson's face as he was lost in thoughts. She said to herself, 'He must have so many painful memories which he kept in his heart, '

Cherry, wanting to change the heavy atmosphere between her and Jackson, suddenly said, "Since Grandpa loves Lucia, our elder sister, so much, we should also treat her as a member of our family. I believe we should show her that she matters to us as well. You don't need to worry, I can handle the Ye Family. Cherry assured Jackson with a smile.

"Fine, " said Jackson, turning his eyes to Cherry, "I'm so glad to have a smart wife like you."

Cherry did not say a word but instead gave him a sweet and grateful smile.

The next morning, hearing the obtrusive sound of the alarm, Cherry tried to take Jackson's arms off of her. She intended to get up early before their guest arrived. Cherry's effort however was met by resistance, she was immediately pulled back to bed by Jackson.

"Today is weekend, we can sleep a little longer, " Jackson declared sleepily.

Cherry looked down at Jackson whose eyes were still closed and replied, "We have guests arriving today, we'd better get up."

Jackson reluctantly opened his eyes and stared at the woman in front of him, then he pulled her closer to him and kissed her lips tenderly.

After a while, Jackson reluctantly released her lips and gazed at Cherry, love, and tenderness reflected in his eyes.

Before Jackson could do anything further Cherry said to him softly, "Come on, stop it, get up quickly."

"Okay, " replied Jackson not wanting to release Cherry, he loosened his grip off of her.

After a quick bath, Cherry and Jackson descended the stairs and headed towards the dining hall where they found Andrew sitting.

"Ah! Jackson, Cherry, why did you guys get up so early?" Andrew greeted when he noticed them enter the hall.