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"My Little Slave"
Author by Natalie Ernison
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Jackson arrived right in front of Belle's treatment room.
“Is Sir a relative of Miss Izabelle Vedroe?” asked one of the doctors who specialized in Belle.
"Yes. I'm the closest person to Miss Izabelle," Jackson replied.
"Miss Izabelle has gone through a critical period, and luckily it wasn't too bad."
“That is very encouraging news,” Jackson replied and was about to enter the infirmary where Belle was.
It didn't take long, Belle was immediately transferred to the VIP treatment room.
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“Izabelle, I hope you wake up and recover soon. I, Jackson, will always be by your side.” Jackson said, right in the ear of Belle who was lying helplessly with all the medical equipment attached to her body.
Jackson looked at Belle with a sharp gaze full of hidden desire.
What really happened to Jackson, why did Jackson seem happy, when he was by Belle's side.
Jackson doesn't even seem to think about Jordan's whereabouts at this time.
Is that true, or is it just a guess? Or was Jackson just trying to stay strong?
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Knock...Knock...Knock...
Someone knocked on the door of the guest room where Belle was.
"Excuse me, Mr.Jackson, sorry to disturb Mr.. This is young Mr. Jordan and Miss Izabelle's marriage file.” Said one of the confidants of the Heron family.
"How could this happen... So Jordan and Belle's marriage is invalid?" Jackson asked as if surprised, but there was a slight smile on his lips when he looked down for a moment. It was as if Jackson was filled with unsolved mysteries. However, in reality, Jackson just smiled in his deep sorrow.
Hmm, don't think too much about Jackson just yet. Jackson was just devastated.
"That's right Mr.Jackson. The priest who carries out the marriage vows is an unauthorized person,” said Mr. Stefanus.
“An unauthorized person? In a sense, it's not a real priest?" asked Jackson again.
"That's right Mr.. As a result, Young Mr. Jordan's marriage to Miss Belle is declared invalid, and they cannot be considered husband and wife at all." Mr. Stevanus firm again.
"What the hell..." said Jackson, with a sad face.
“My apologies Mr., as the first son, Mr. naturally has a great responsibility on all your brothers, Mr.. In fact, at this time the Old Mr. and the Old Madam were still critical and in a coma. Mr. must bear a very heavy burden.” said Mr. Stefanus who looks very sad.
It's been a dozen or even decades, and Mr. Stefanus has served the Heron family very faithfully. He certainly knew the ins and outs of the Heron family. Especially, Jackson is known for his wise and mature actions as the first son of the Heron family.
"This has become my responsibility as the first son in this family," Jackson said with a sad look.
“In order to lighten the burden of the Mr., then let us focus on looking after the big Mr. and big madam. Mr. is enough to take care of Miss Belle. After all, Miss Belle doesn't have anyone anymore, let alone Young Mr. Jordan is still in the process of evacuating.” said Mr. Stefanus.
"Uncle Stef!" Jackson called Mr. Stefanus when he was about to step out.
"Well, Mr. Jackson?"
“Please take care of father and mother. I'll take turns going to mom and dad's care.”
"Yes sir. Please keep your stamina and diet. The chef, will still bring the food for you.” said Mr. Stefanus, then stepped outside.
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Time passed and did not realize it had been four weeks or a month Belle was in the hospital still in a coma and unconscious. Meanwhile, Mr. Heron and Mrs. Heron are also still in a bad condition due to burns.
A month later...
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Jackson faithfully accompanies Belle, and Jackson is really painstaking in taking care of Belle and her parents.
Today, Belle was accompanied by two ministers and two bodyguards who kept watch outside the room where Belle was currently being treated.
"Miss Belle!" The two maids spontaneously shouted, when they saw Belle slowly coming to her senses.
"Hey, keep your voice down." One of the maids on duty said.
"Mr. Jackson must be very happy to know this..." They said reflexively.
They seemed to support Jackson because Jackson was always by Belle's side.
"How long have I been in this place?" asked Belle, still feeling very weak.
"Ah, it's been four weeks, Miss." Said the servants.
"Where is my husband, Mr. Jordan?" asked Belle anxiously.
The two maids were silent for a moment. How come! They already know the truth, that Jordan and Belle are not legally married.
"Miss, you'd better calm down first. For everything, only Mr. Jackson has the right to speak. We can't say anything that's beyond our control."
Belle touched her head and tried to remember the tragic incident that happened to her and Jordan.
Memories of the great accident also appeared and seemed to say that their lives would not be saved. But now it was a miracle that had saved them. Although, Belle doesn't know Jordan's condition yet.
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Dusk...
Jackson finally arrived in the room where Belle was, it was clear that Jackson's face was relieved and happy. Although, Jackson must be tired while taking care of all the work and taking care of his family.
"Mister. Jackson," Belle said with tears in her eyes.
"Are you ready to hear the truth?" asked Jackson, as the two maids stepped out. They are not allowed to eavesdrop on the conversations of their Mr.s.
"Yes. Sir. Whatever it is, I'm ready." Belle was already starting to feel a tightness in her chest as if she could guess the truth.
“When you received news of your accident, you were the only one found there. Meanwhile, Jordan is thought to have been swept away by the swift current of the river. I'm really sorry because until now Jordan's body could not be found and was declared missing." Jackson said with tears in his eyes.
Of course, one month is quite a long time. Even if found, of course, Jordan's body, probably already turned into bones.
Belle cried silently and tried to stay strong in the face of this sadness.
"Your marriage is actually not legally valid even the state...--" Jackson put explained the true reality of what actually happened to Jordan and Belle.
Undeniably, there are so many enemies who want the downfall and even destruction of the Heron family. So, there are thousands of ways to make the Heron family fall.
"Since the beginning of choosing to be together, I also have to be prepared for the possibility to happen, whatever it is. However, I really didn't expect this reality to be so painful…” said Belle with tears in her eyes that continued to flow.
Jackson couldn't bear to see Belle's sad condition, but on the other hand, Jackson didn't want to look like a man who took advantage of other people's sadness.
Belle continued to cry until she fell down. All big dreams of a happy life with the man she loved so much disappeared and Belle had to bury her deep inside.
The trauma of this love will continue to lull Belle.
Then, what about the actual whereabouts of Jordan? Has Jordan really disappeared, or is there someone who is keeping Jordan's whereabouts a secret, the handsome, multi-talented mafia boss...
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