Ice and Fire novel Chapter 567

After dinner, Derek and Amy went straight to Cherry and Jackson's house. Amy greeted the couple and then went right away to teach Joe while Derek lingered behind with Jackson and Cherry.

Jackson turned to Derek and pointed to the study,"I'll wait for you in there. I just need to help Cherry to the bedroom."

Derek nodded and went ahead to the study to wait for Jackson.

Cherry faced Jackson,"You don't need to take me to the bedroom. I can do it by myself. Besides, I still want to stay in the living room for a little while longer. Go talk to Derek," Cherry insisted. She could still do things by herself and she didn't need others to help her all the time.

Jackson hesitated. Cherry's belly was getting larger every day. And he was worried she might fall and trip. That was why he wanted someone with her all the time. How could he let her go upstairs by herself alone? Jackson reasoned with Cherry,"Sweetheart, I'd feel much better if you were already upstairs. I'm not comfortable leaving you here and climbing the stairs by yourself, What if you fall." Jackson explained his side.

Cherry knew she wouldn't be able to change Jackson's mind so she agreed to go upstairs with him assisting her.

When they reached the top of the stairs, Jackson heard muffled sounds of Joe's piano lesson. "I want to stop Joe's piano lesson for a moment. The loud sounds might make it hard for you to get a good night's sleep."

Cherry shook her head. "It's okay. Joe's lesson ends at nine and I don't go to bed until ten p.m.. It doesn't matter. Besides, I still watch TV or read books before I sleep anyway," Cherry replied. It didn't matter to her if she got to sleep well at night or not. Joe's future was more important for her. That was why she signed him up to take piano lessons.

"We'll discuss this again next time," Jackson replied. "If Derek and Amy get married earlier, maybe they'll move into the villa earlier. Then I can ask Bill to take Joe to their villa for piano lessons. Then you can sleep well and Joe will still learn piano." Cherry's happiness was important to Jackson so he wanted to think of ways to make things work so she'd be happy always.

Cherry smiled. "That sounds like a wonderful plan, Jackson." Cherry suddenly wished Derek and Amy would move in earlier so she could have Amy to talk to when Jackson and Joe weren't around. and she would not feel bored.

Jackson was relieved at Cherry's decision. "Okay, great. It's a deal, then. I'll talk to Derek and see if they're okay with it."

Cherry beamed at Jackson,"Okay, honey."