Ice and Fire novel Chapter 482

Jackson pondered over Mond's words. 'I understand how he feels. The first time I met Cherry, I was willing to marry her and be with her forever because of her irresistible charm.'

"Mond, she is mine, " Jackson stated resolutely.

"I know that, " Mond snapped. "That's why I hate you. Why do you get to own so many things? Born in the affluential Chu Family, you had an indulgent grandpa and then a lovely wife. When I finally saw your son, I resented you even more strongly. He is an adorable child with a pleasing disposition. You know what? He thanked me today! And he even called me 'uncle', " Mond told Jackson, trembling with emotion. Joe calling him uncle had touched his heart. It was the first time such an innocent had referred to him in such a kind way. He had never considered emotions and connections between people like that before.

In Mond's world, there was only what you were interested in and how you could use someone to get it. He had never believed in kinship or friendship. But today, that kid had called him uncle, in a wonderfully compassionate way, and had even shown gratitude towards Mond.

Jackson wasn't sure how to respond. He knew his son was polite and well-bred. 'My wife has been teaching him to be a good boy. I've no doubt that he would behave well in Mond's house. Now that Mond has been emotionally moved by my boy, this proves that he isn't an apathetic and ruthless man. He still has feelings, albeit ones hidden in a corner of his heart from all his suffering and hardships, ' he thought to himself.

"Hmm, perhaps I'm stealing your happiness, Jackson, " Mond gloated when the other man didn't respond.

Before Jackson could say anything, Mond hung up the phone.

Jackson remained seated on the lounge, grasping his phone firmly. All he could see in his mind's eye was Cherry: her face, her smile, her obedient looks and stern expressions.

Finally, Jackson decided to go to her. He stood, took his coat and grabbed his car keys from the tea table before leaving.

Running red lights the entire way, he finally parked within sight of Mond's villa, but out of sight of any occupants of the villa. He dialled Cherry's number while staring at the building.

Laying on the bed, Cherry watched her now sleeping son. With him by her side, her heart was warm with happiness.

Her phone began to ring, and she answered it quickly to avoid waking Joe. She glanced at the caller ID and saw it was her husband.

"My sweetheart, " Jackson breathed affectionately.

"Hold on, " Cherry whispered, checking on her still sleeping son.

She gently got out of bed, pulled her coat over her arm and left the room.

"It's late. What's going on?" Cherry asked, walking to the hallway.

"Is Joe asleep?" Jackson asked, concern touching his tone. 'She must have been with our son when she asked me to hold on, ' he thought.

Cherry nodded. "Yes, he's asleep, " she confirmed calmly. Why Jackson was calling her at this hour escaped her.

"Honey, come outside. I'm at the gate of the villa, and you'll be able to see me once you're outside. I want to see your face, " he pleaded softly. 'I've missed this woman dearly and I want to show her the affection and tenderness I haven't been able to, ' he thought to himself.

"Where did you say you were?" Cherry asked in disbelief. 'Jackson said he was in front of the villa. Did he mean...? Is he outside Mond's villa?' she wondered silently.

Sighing, he decided to keep pleading. "I'm outside the villa. The one you're in now. Come on, I miss you so much. I want to see you now. I feel so lonely without your company, " he told her. 'I am dying to see her, and she's driving me crazy with her absence.'

Cherry approached the window gingerly and gazed down at the outside gate. There was a car there, unmistakably Jackson's. 'He's right there. He's really here, ' Cherry's heart began to beat faster and faster with excitement.

'I miss him too.'

"Dear, come to see me, will you? I just want to see your face. It won't take long, " Jackson continued when Cherry stayed silent.

His words convinced her. "Just a moment. I just have to put on my coat, " she agreed at last.

Jackson let out a breath he hadn't realised he was holding. "Got it, " he responded gladly.