Ice and Fire novel Chapter 51

In the morning, Cherry was woken up with a start by the ringing of her mobile phone.

Cherry picked up her phone sleepily and answered without identifying the caller.

"Hello, " said Cherry.

Hearing her listless voice on the phone, Jackson did not want to disturb her from her sleep. He simply said, "Babe."

Cherry opened her eyes immediately and her sleepiness disappeared completely.

"Yes?" Cherry answered.

"Haven't you gotten up yet?" asked Jackson.

"No, I haven't. I'm still in bed, " said Cherry. Then she asked, "What's up? Why are you calling?"

"I'm coming to your house to pick you up. Then we'll drive to the military residential compound and see my grandpa, " said Jackson, quietly.

When she heard him mention the military residential compound, Cherry immediately asked, "Is Grandpa fine?"

"No idea. He just called and asked us to come back, " Jackson answered.

Cherry knew that grandpa's order couldn't be disobeyed, so she said nothing else. Then she told Jackson, "I'm getting up."

"Ok, I'm coming for you. Wait for a while, " Jackson answered.

"All right."

Jackson reached Cherry's house and picked her up. Then they drove to the military residential compound together.

When they entered the yard, they saw John's car parked there. They exchanged astonished looks, but said nothing. Both of them saw that John had arrived already. Perhaps he was not alone.

Jackson took Cherry's hand and walked into the Chu residence together.

As they entered the living room, they saw that all the members of the Ye family were there. Grandpa was sitting on the couch, looking serious, while the butler stood beside him.

"Oh, Jackson and Cherry, you have come." The butler saw Jackson and Cherry and hastily greeted them with respect.

Andrew also looked at his beloved grandson and his granddaughter-in-law. They were his dearest relatives, he thought.

They went to grandpa. Jackson looked at Andrew and said, "Grandpa, we're back."

Cherry also showed him respect, "Grandpa, good morning."

Andrew nodded and said nothing.

Jackson looked around and shot a curious glance at John and Jean. Tears were streaming down Jean's face.

Jackson did not ask Jean what had happened. On the contrary, he turned to Lucia and said, "Lucia, why have you come home today? Aren't you busy?"

Jackson understood his sister's character so well that he knew she wouldn't have come home to visit their grandpa without a serious reason.

Cherry looked at Lucia, then at Jean. She found Jean teary-eyed. Obviously, Jean had been crying a moment ago. Had something happened to her? Cherry wondered. Or had she been mistreated by the Ye family?

Lucia did not immediately answer Jackson. She stared at Cherry aggressively, then said to Jackson, "It's about your nephew."

Jackson was astonished and wondered what had happened to John this time. John had already taken the position of the governor. What serious matter would force him to bother the Chu family and his grandpa?

Jackson glanced at John and found his gaze fixed on Cherry. It appeared as if he was seeing through her.

Jackson felt anger rising in his heart. He shouted, "John!"

His voice took John aback. John had to look away from Cherry.