Ice and Fire novel Chapter 506

"What was that, Selina?" Cherry pretended not to understand Selina.

Jacob and Elsa exchanged looks. Elsa raised her eyebrow at Jacob as if to say "What are these kids trying to hide?"

"What's going on?" Elsa asked.

"Nothing. Nothing's going on, " Cherry immediately answered.

"Come on, Cherry, tell Elsa the good news!" Wilson beamed at her.

"Well, you two better stop laughing at me!" Cherry pouted her lips at Wilson and Selena.

She escaped to Jackson's arms. "Jackson, help me! Wilson and Selina are ganging up on me, "

"Babe, they're just teasing. And they do have a point. Why don't you tell your mom and Jacob the good news?" Jackson smiled at Cherry.

Cherry panicked at Jackson's answer. She wasn't expecting him to say that.

"But, Jackson!" Cherry protested. Cherry bit her lip and realized she had no choice but to tell Elsa and Jacob the news.

"What's going on, dear?" Elsa asked while she stroked Cherry's hair.

Cherry took a deep breath and reassured Elsa, "Don't worry, Mom, it's good news."

"Really?" Elsa snuck a look at Jacob before she gave her full attention to Cherry, "What's the good news?

"I'm pregnant, " Cherry announced to Elsa and Jacob. "Are you happy?"

"Oh my goodness, that's not good news. That's wonderful news!" Elsa hugged Cherry, followed by Jacob, who wrapped them in his arms. Jacob motioned for Jackson to join them. Elsa released the hug but kept Cherry in her arms. "How could you not tell us earlier?"

"We were going to but it slipped my mind when I saw your parlor, " Cherry started to explain. "And then Selina tried to remind me and I just felt embarrassed for not telling you sooner."

"You shouldn't be embarrassed!" Elsa chastised Cherry. "You should tell us good news like this any time, even if it's at 3 in the morning!"

"Okay, Mommy, next time, we'll call you at 3 am!" Cherry nodded at Elsa.

"How many months along are you now?" Elsa asked. Before Cherry could answer, Elsa continued to talk. "Remember, you're taking care of two people now, so you have to take good care of yourself. No cold water. No manual labor. No carrying things. You have to rest always and don't stay up late, " Elsa looked into Cherry's eyes when she didn't answer immediately. "Do you understand, Cherry?" Elsa always believed all women developed fragile bodies when pregnant because of her experience. She had a difficult pregnancy with Cherry and that was one of the reasons she didn't have more children. And she didn't want Cherry to have a hard time with her pregnancy.

"I know, Mom, you already told me this when I was pregnant with Joe, " Cherry replied a little too curtly. "I still remember everything you said." Cherry knew Elsa just wanted her to have a safe pregnancy but Elsa can be a bit too much sometimes.

"Yes, but I know you, my darling daughter, " Elsa sighed. "You may have it heard now but you always insist on your own way." Elsa turned to Jackson, "Jackson, don't spoil Cherry too much. You gotta fight through that stubborn head sometimes."

Jackson nodded, "Yes, ma'am, will do." Jackson could use Elsa's reminder whenever Cherry refuses to do what's right for the baby.

"Cherry, Jackson, why don't you two stay for dinner?" Jacob asked. "Well, we still need to pick up Joe." Jacob turned to Wilson, "Son, do you mind getting Joe so he can join us for dinner?" Wilson nodded. "Of course!"

"Oh that would be nice, if you can join us for dinner! We don't get to do that a lot anymore, " Elsa kissed Cherry on the cheek. "And we need to make sure you're eating right. I'll cook the food myself!"

Elsa echoed Jacob, "What do you say?"

Selina repeated their invitation, "Yes, join us for dinner!"