Chapter 191

Jackson’s eyes quickly flitted away upon seeing Meredith’s smile. “I need Dad to sign something.” Meredith smiled warmly as the workbook in Jackson’s hands caught her eyes. “How about I sign it instead?” Jackson pinched the corner of his workbook and turned to look expectantly at Jeremy. “Just let your mom sign it instead. Don’t go to bed too late.” Then, Jeremy closed his room door. Staring at the closed door, all the light in Jackson’s eyes was replaced with unknown fear and darkness. Turning around, he walked quickly to his own room. Rejected by the door, Meredith immediately dropped the smile on her face. Extremely displeased, she marched into Jackson’s room. She kicked the door open right as he was about to close it. The word ‘Mom’ was on the tip of Jackson’s tongue, yet he dared not call Meredith that at all. “What’s wrong, Jack? I’m your mother. Why do you always look so sad every time you see me?” She approached with a smile, only for her expression to shi