Ice and Fire novel Chapter 489

Amy wanted to know, "So then, where is Joe?"

Lily replied, "Joe is in his room, doing homework. You can head upstairs, Amy."

Amy nodded, "Okay, I'll get Joe for his lesson."

Derek commented, "You go ahead, I'm going wait for Jackson in the living room. He might be downstairs in a minute." Then he made himself comfortable on the couch. He knew Jackson better than anyone, and since Cherry wasn't home, Jackson wouldn't stay in the bedroom alone for too long. As soon as Jackson knew Derek was there, he would certainly come down.

Amy headed up the stairs in search of Joe.

Not too long afterwards, Jackson came downstairs.

Derek smiled when he saw Jackson and said, "Finally, you make an appearance. Cherry isn't home, so I don't know why you're up there."

"I didn't know you were here. I was taking a bath. After my bath, I like to come downstairs immediately."

Derek chuckled, "Ha, ha. Since, Cherry isn't home, do you plan on going to bed early too? Joe's piano lesson hasn't even ended yet."

Jackson raised his brow and asked, "Derek, why are you picking on me? Is there something wrong with you today?" Although Derek seemed to be a good mood, Jackson felt his behavior was bit odd today.

The two sat next to each other on the couch, but, Jackson's mood seemed more serious than Derek's.

Looking at the scowl on Jackson's face, Derek thought it best to not joke with Jackson any further, or Jackson would certainly get angry.

So instead, Derek said, "Dude, you have everything now. Can you please pay attention to what's happening in my life?"

Puzzled, Jackson stared at Derek with no idea what he was talking about.

So he asked, "What do you mean?"

Derek's smile faded and disappointedly he asked, "Don't you understand?" To himself, Derek wondered, 'Jackson is usually so observant and much more thoughtful than I am. How is it at such a critical moment, he becomes stupid and mindless?'

It took Jackson a moment more before he thought of Amy and realized she was always with Derek lately.