Chapter 527 Face Life Bravely (Part Two)


    Jackson fell silent at Cherry''s insistent tone.


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    "You could have them give her a general check-up, and if the results are good, you can take her


    home," Mond suggested when he saw Jackson''s concern.


    Jackson nodded in agreement.


    When the Doctor came to give Cherry a check-up, Jackson, Mond, and Joe waited out in the corridor


    impatiently.


    "What about Jean?" Mond asked, wanting to hear Jackson''s thoughts.


    "I have no idea, yet. All I want for now is to know she is safe. I have no time to think beyond that,"


    Jackson stated, looking at the door where the doctor was examining Cherry. He was apprehensive, and


    until he knew she was fine, he wouldn''t be able to focus on other matters.


    Mond stared at the closed door too and suggested,"Leave the matter to me. After all, Jean was with me


    for a long time. Let me do this for her."


    Jackson shifted his gaze staring at Mond, unsure how to respond. Even though he understood how


    Mond felt, he had misgivings. After all, this was Cherry''s sister, so he was afraid of Cherry''s reaction if


    he let Mond handle Jean''s funeral.


    It was as though Mond read Jackson''s mind. He knew as Jean''s rtives, Jackson and Cherry might


    not trust him with Jean''s final matters.


    "Don''t worry, Jean''s burial will be handled properly," Mond reassured him confidently as he rested a


    hand on Jackson''s shoulder. Mond had confidence in his abilities, and knew he could settle this matter


    without any regrets.


    Jackson stared silently into Mond''s eyes for a long time and finally nodded in agreement. He believed


    that these were Mond''s genuine feelings.


    Joe walked over to Jackson, looking up into his eyes and asked,"Daddy, will we attend aunt Jean''s


    funeral with Mommy?"


    The innocent question took both Jackson and Mond by surprise, because the thought hadn''t crossed


    their minds, and neither of the two knew where Cherry stood on the idea.


    "Well, it depends on what Mommy wants. How about we ask her when we get her home and she is


    settled?" Jackson offered while contemting, ''I was so focused on Cherry and how she was doing


    that I hadn''t even considered attending the funeral. Now, I am more concerned about her feelings. I


    want to be supportive, and respectful of her feelings. If she wants to attend, we will, but, I won''t force


    her.''


    "Got it. We will wait till Mommy is in a better mood to talk to her about it," Joe said as he nodded.


    When Cherry came out of the exam room, she saw Jackson, Mond and Joe hanging out in the hallway


    near the door.


    As soon as Jackson saw Cherry, he strode over to her.


    As he approached, the doctor standing next to Cherry greeted Jackson with a slight nod.


    "Doctor, how is she?" asked Jackson.


    "Both patients, mother and unborn baby, are doing well. She can be discharged from the hospital today,


    but she needs to remain stress-free, and not be exposed to anything that will make her excitable, or


    upset her," the doctor warned.


    "Okay doctor, I understand," Jackson replied as he nced at Cherry.


    Ignoring Jackson''s worried expression, Cherry forced a smile and called out cheerfully,"Joe, we can go


    home now."


    "Okay, Mommy," Joe said happily as he rushed to her side and tucked his hand in hers,"Let''s leave


    together."


    Cherry saw Mond standing off to the side and in a soft tone asked,"Would you like toe with us?"


    "No, thank you for the offer though. I still have some matters to deal with. I''m d to know you''re okay


    now. I will walk with you to the entrance, and then I have to go my way," Mond exined


    straightforwardly.


    Cherry nodded in his direction, understanding Mond hadpany business matters to deal with.


    When they reached the entrance of the hospital, they parted ways. The small family of three headed to


    the parking lot while Mond went in the other direction.


    In the car, Jackson took out his phone and started cking away, typing a text message while Cherry


    and Joe waited for him to start the car.


    The message stated simply, ''Fill me in on Sally''s whereabouts when you have traced them.''


    After hitting send to the recipient, Mond, he slipped the phone back into his pocket.


    "What''s going on? Did something happen at the bar?" Cherry asked. She thought Jackson must have a


    ton of work backing up at the bar he needed to handle after being absent so long.


    "No, it''s nothing. Don''t give it a second thought," Jackson reassured her smiling as he started the car


    and drove off.


    There was only peace in her heart and calmness in her mind as Cherry watched the scenery pass by


    through the window. ''Jean left me.


    Five years ago, she cost me my closest friend and confidant, but, the other day, she gave her life to


    save my son and me. Finally, she owed me nothing; perhaps I should call it even. She used to bully


    me, and I hated her for it years ago, but, over time, that changed. It was a blessing to have her back in


    my life. Before we could really make up and spend time together happily though, she left me forever.''


    A tear slipped silently down her cheek as she thought.


    Jackson had seen Cherry''s sad expression, and reached out to hold her icy hand wanting tofort


    her. He hurt inside wanting to protect her from all harm.


    Cherry inhaled deeply, slowly, and as she exhaled, she pushed the contrary, sad feelings out before


    turning to gaze at the side of Jackson''s face and tenderly whisper,"Jackson, I love you."


    A slight nod and silence from Jackson greeted Cherry''s words.