Ice and Fire novel Chapter 471

"Cherry? What brings you here?" asked Wilson surprised. 'Why's she here at the H King Group all of a sudden? Jackson had searched for her all night because she didn't return home yesterday, ' he wondered.

"Wilson, I need to talk to you about something, " Cherry's voice was hushed as she spoke.

"Yes, what happened? Come here, sit. Do you realize Jackson has been looking for you all night?" asked Wilson with a concerned look on his face.

With a serious expression Cherry told her brother, "Yes Wilson, I know, but please, I am fine. Don't worry about me."

"You can't lie to me, Cherry! Look at yourself! You're pale, your eyes are sunken in with dark rings and you don't have the same fire you usually have. What happened?" asked Wilson. He gazed down at her with sadness in eyes, feeling badly for Cherry. 'She must be in some sort of trouble. Why has she chosen to suffer like this alone, instead of sharing this trial with me?' he wondered frowning.

"Wilson, I'm okay, really. Don't worry, " Cherry reassured him while thinking, 'I can't tell him that I'm pregnant and not sure what to do next. How could I protect my relationship with Jackson and not hurt anyone else?'

"Did something happen between you and Jackson?" Wilson asked tentatively, understanding so little. "You've been with him a long time. You know the sort of person he is. You should learn to trust him, or at the very least give him a chance to explain things to you, " Wilson said in defense of Jackson.

Wilson reasoned, 'Jackson is a self-disciplined and trustworthy man. He would never cheat on his wife.'

Cherry remained quiet.

Wilson continued, "Cherry, if you are upset, you should go to Jackson so the two of you can discuss the problems and resolve them, after all, he is your husband. There is nothing that the two of you can't overcome. You should give him an opportunity. There's no doubt he loves you deeply and is concerned for you. He waited five years for you, and when you returned, he treated you better than before. Good men like him are rare to find. You should cherish him, you know?"

As Cherry looked up into Wilson's eyes, she felt slightly relieved inside, 'He is right. I should have faith in Jackson, and tell him what's on my mind. After all, he is not just my husband but Joe's father, as well as the father of my unborn baby, and I shouldn't keep him in the dark, ' she determined.

"Well, what you say is true, " Cherry nodded, "I will go see him later." Suddenly Cherry was filled with a desire to see Jackson. She longed to see his face, wanted him to stroke her hair, and even missed his warm embrace.

"Good, I'm glad to hear that. You should just tell Jackson your real thoughts. He cares about your feelings and will help you with what's troubling you, " said Wilson smiling and relieved. 'I'm glad she changed her mind.'

"I will, " replied Cherry, before informing him. "Wilson, I came here to let you know I won't coming into work for a while. I hope you will be able to find someone to replace me temporarily."

"Why, what's up? I will approve your request for a couple of days off, " asked Wilson bewildered.

"I don't feel very well, Wilson, so..:" Cherry didn't finish her sentence. She knew Wilson would understand what she was saying.

"Okay, I understand, I will get a replacement. When you're ready to return to work, just let me know, and I'll arrange for you to have another position, " said Wilson. Seeing her upset face, he was worried that she couldn't handle her work right now, and thought it would be best if she took a break at home.

"Thank you, Wilson, " Cherry forced a smile as she gratefully thanked her brother.