Ice and Fire novel Chapter 552

In an unassuming corner of the hall, Hellen had her eyes fixed on Jackson. She had been watching Cherry's husband for at least half an hour now, nursing her crystal goblet. She observed him quietly and discreetly, deliberately noticing every move and smile.

'It's been a long time since I observed him. Unfortunately, he's a married man. I can't flirt with him without destroying his life. My mission is to watch him carefully, without getting him into trouble, after all, ' she mused to herself, her eyes still trained on Jackson.

As the wedding ceremony had finished, the guests began to leave once they had finished their dinners. Standing before the window in the corridor, Derek gazed down at the view, lost in thought. 'It feels so weird. My sister is now married, to another man. She is going to live in his house instead of ours. I hate to separate from her. How I wish that we could live together, forever!'

"Derek," Selina called, breaking him out of his thoughts. She tilted her head at him, seeing only the back of him.

Selina's voice made Derek turn around to see his sister approaching him.

"Are you free now?" Derek asked. He knew the duties of the bride would have kept Selina busy today. Since the feast was over now, she had the responsibility of escorting the guests to the exits.

"Yeah. Actually, I don't have much to do at the moment. Elsa and Jacob are accompanying the guests to the door for me. So I came here," she answered, her voice lacking her usual sweetness. She was coming to terms with the fact that this wedding meant a big change: she was no longer a young girl, but a married woman, a grown-up.

Slightly embarrassed, Derek tried to put on an air of formality. "Selina, be a sensible and dutiful wife in the Yuwen Family. You can always visit me when you miss me," he told her. He wasn't sure what else to say. What would one say to their now-married sister when he was sure she was just his spoiled sibling only hours before?

"Derek, what are you talking about? The Lu Family's residence is still my home too. I will frequently go back. Don't think I've left our family just because I'm married to Wilson now. My name is Selina Lu and don't you forget it!" Selina lectured passionately. Derek watched her turn back to his spoiled sister again.