How mature a child was to be able to convey such unease?

Madeline’s heart ached as she kissed the little boy’s cheek.

“Jack, I promise you that I’ll tell you wherever I go next time. I won’t make you worry about me anymore, okay?”

Jackson nodded and blinked his beautiful wide eyes.

“Mommy, I know adults have a lot of things to do. I know. I will be a good and thoughtful boy so that I won’t cause trouble for Mommy and Daddy.”

Madeline was further saddened when she heard this. Seeing the chil