Chapter 192

“Is it you, Maddie?”

Staring seriously at Madeline, Jackson finally mustered the courage to ask.

Stunned for a second, Madeline then replied with a smile, “Hey, buddy. I’m Lillian’s mother. I can tell you my name if you want? It’s nice to meet you, I’m Vera Quinn.”

She introduced herself with a smile, realizing that Jackson was currently analyzing her.

The small face before her eyes was a fair one of exquisite features, a result of Jeremy’s great genes.

For some reason, Madeline could not help but feel like there was something deeper and more pressing within Jackson’s onyx orbs.

Perhaps it was the light.

What issue could such a young child have, anyway?

Memories of how Meredith had cut Jackson’s cheek to frame her appeared in Madeline’s mind. She could still remember how freely the blood flowed and how the boy wailed. It must have hurt a lot.

Seeing the flawless cheek of his now, Madeline sighed an inexplicable breath of relief.

goodness it had not

the Jackie I told you about. We’re

voice was sweet and soft, melting her heart like

despite not wishing for Lily to get too close to

was not because she disliked Jackson, but because their relationship was an unconventional

home, Lillian. Say goodbye to Jackie now,

wave a chubby hand.

at Jackson. “Bye,

around with Lily in her arms and left, holding an umbrella

Madeline

heavier and the last winds of summer were chilly as they

gates. The boy did not seem to be

close, yet Madeline could not help but feel there were miles between her and

clenched as she remembered the child Meredith and

of Jackson. “Are your parents

dad’s busy,” Jackson

“What about

Jackson’s

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