Ice and Fire novel Chapter 375

Derek and Selina rushed to the emergency room. There they saw Jackson and Cherry standing in front of the door. Derek realized that the situation was far worse than he had imagined.

Selina walked towards Cherry and held her hand, trying to console her, asking, "Cherry, how is he?"

Selina was troubled when she saw tears started to flow from Cherry's eyes. Cherry looked so overwhelmed. The Cherry she knew was a capable and confident woman. This woman in front of her was the exact opposite. She looked like a person ready to give in, she was in a distraught state. Selina had a hard time looking at her friend. Her heart ached for her, and she didn't know what to say to comfort her. Selina gave Cherry a sisterly hug, it was all that she can do for her.

Cherry didn't answer Selina's question, instead, she turned to Jackson who was standing beside her. She shook her head in defeat.

Selina looked at Jackson hoping for a clearer answer. Selina couldn't tell anything from Jackson's expression, he looked very calm, as if nothing urgent had happened.

Selina knew that Cherry was too emotional to talk at the moment, so she just kept hugging her and slightly patted Cherry's back to help her calm down. "I went to your office for some businesses but I found out that you were out. I tried calling your number but kept getting your voicemail. Therefore, Derek and I have decided to visit your home hoping to see you there, " she added. "Lily told us what had happened. That is why we are now, here. So how is Andrew?" Selina asked once more hoping to get an answer.

"Selina, " Cherry suddenly cried, "Grandpa will be all right, won't he? Tell me, he will be fine." Cherry implored.

"Cherry." Hearing Cherry's aching voice, Selina sensed the fear and worry in her tune. She bet that Cherry was having a hard time.

Selina let out a deep breath and kept on hugging Cherry, hoping to give her comfort and relief.

Selina whispered in Cherry's ear, "Don't worry. It'll be all right. Grandpa is in good hands. The doctors here will take care of him. He'll be fine."

Derek glanced at Selina and Cherry and then turned to Jackson, "How are you holding?" he asked.

Jackson shook his bowed head and whispered, "I don't know."

Derek realized that Andrew is in a much worse situation than they have perceived. With Jackson looking so hopeless and defeated. "Hey, let's not lose hope, Let's wait. It should be all right." Derek said, trying to comfort his friend.

"I don't feel well." Jackson suddenly said, holding his chest. He felt like his world was falling in on him. His self-confidence had left him. He didn't know what to do. He tried to be strong as he stood in front of the emergency room. But now it felt like his energy has been drained. He wanted to just collapse on the floor and just lie there.

When he finished his words, the doctors opened the door of the emergency room.

Jackson, adrenaline pumping immediately, rushed to the doctor to learn Andrew's status. Behind him, Cherry, Selina, and Derek followed.

Jackson urgently asked, "How's my grandfather? Is he all right?"

The doctor looked at Jackson and said. "I'm so sorry, we tried our best but his heart gave out. Mr. Andrew Chu died on the operating table."

The doctor, although trained for this kind of situation, didn't know how to console Jackson.

Jackson upon hearing the news that his grandfather was gone, staggered backward. His back slammed on the wall and his knees gave in. He was shocked, he thought the doctor might just be playing a prank on him. Or he must have misheard him. What had he heard? Had he misunderstood the doctor?

He leaned back and bowed his head thinking. 'Is this real? Is this truly happening? Is Andrew really gone?'

Derek went down and beside him, silent. He didn't know how to comfort his friend.

Just when Selina thought that Cherry had no more tears to cry, Cherry's eyes filled with sorrow. Although the bad news wasn't unexpected, she had never thought that her heart would be aching so much for losing Andrew. She had hoped that Andrew would live a bit longer, They didn't expect it to happen so soon.

The doctor stood over Jackson, silently thinking. "Here is a man with all the money and power in the world. Yet he couldn't do anything to keep his beloved grandfather alive. When death comes knocking, no one can stop him."

"We are really sorry, Mr. Jackson, but you were aware that the medicine he was taking was only there to help extend his life only for a little while. And it seems that in the end, the medicines efficiency has stopped. His body has started rejecting it and this contributed to his early demise."

After Jackson heard the doctor's words, he stood up and grabbed the doctor's collar and shouted at his face saying, "Then you should have done your job. You should have given him stronger medicines. This is all your fault..."

The doctor was surprised by Jackson's sudden violent reaction.

Derek seeing what Jackson has done immediately grabbed Jackson's arms, and tried to let the doctor loose from his grip. Jackson's grief had briefly turned him into an unreasonable and violent man. Derek reminded his friend that he needed to calm down, he said, "Jackson, calm down, calm down. There is no point in blaming anyone."

Jackson blankly stared at the doctor and sat down on the floor once more. He felt broken.

Jackson, feeling empty and lifeless sat there on the floor for quite some time. He didn't have the energy nor motivation to move and get up.

A doctor approached Derek, not wanting to disturbed Jackson, lest he might become violent once more. He was also aware of how influential he was and wanted to avoid offending him. The doctor discreetly asked Derek if Jackson could be persuaded to move out of the emergency room since patients and hospital personnel need to use the emergency area. Jackson has now become an obstruction. Derek nodded, fully aware what the doctor was trying to say. Derek then gave him an order. "Please tell the president of the hospital to leave the emergency room to us for ten days. Direct the other emergency patients to another room, create another emergency rooms if necessary."