Ice and Fire novel Chapter 569

The next morning, Jackson opened his eyes little by little. He wanted to sleep in but knew he had to get up. He turned to the sleeping Cherry and whispered to her,"Just sleep, okay, baby? I need to take care of some work matters today. But I'll be back later."

"Come back and have lunch with me," Cherry whispered back, unable to open her eyes to look at Jackson.

"I'll come back as soon as I can," Jackson promised. Cherry nodded and went back to sleep with a light snore. Jackson kissed Cherry's cheek before he got up.

Jackson went downstairs after he washed up and got dressed to get some breakfast.

Joe was already at the breakfast table and his eyebrows knotted in confusion when he saw Jackson join him at the table without Cherry. Joe wondered why his Daddy wasn't in bed with his Mommy.

"Good morning, Daddy," Joe greeted Jackson gleefully, despite his confusion.

"Finish your breakfast, Joe. You don't want to be late for class," Jackson reminded Joe as he took his seat on the breakfast table.

"Don't worry, Daddy. I was up five minutes earlier today. And I have enough time before school starts. If not, I will ask Bill to drive fast so I can get to school on time. But I don't think there will be traffic going to school so I still won't be late," Joe explained his plan to Jackson. "I'm glad we live here, Daddy, in this place. Because there's no traffic, not a lot of cars on the road. And it's a quiet place. Thank you, Daddy. I really like living here."

"Are you giving me praises, Joe?" Jackson wasn't used to getting praises from Joe. 'What's going on? Why is Joe saying stuff like this?' Jackson wondered.

"No, I just felt the need to say it," Joe stated. He finished his food and faced Jackson. "I'm done eating and will go to school now. Enjoy your breakfast, Daddy, and take care of Mommy. I'll be away, but just for a day."

Joe left before Jackson could say anything.

Jackson was speechless as he watched Joe march to the door and close it behind him. He shook his head, incredulous at his son's audacious words.

He broke out of his reverie when Lily came out with his breakfast, which she placed in front of him.

"Enjoy your breakfast, Mr. Jackson," Lily greeted him.