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Married by Mistake Mr. Whitman’s Sinner Wife [Sixteenth Child] 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 shift drastically the next second. Almost as if she was a demon who had torn off a kind mask, there was nothing but ugly underneath.

“Of all the times, why did you just have to appear at that moment? All you know is to ruin my plans! Do you think I’d have kept you alive had it not been for the fact that you were useful? Every time I see you I hate you even more!” Meredith roared without restraint.

Running around her, Jackson hid in the bathroom and locked the door behind him.

Meredith ran after him to the door, continuing her round of verbal attacks that sounded downright horrible.

She did not have an ounce of like for Jackson. If anything, all she felt was deep hatred! Just like how she hated Madeline before!

Even if Jackson was the cause of her many benefits.

Sure, everyone would think that Jackson’s eyes and brows were a replica of Jeremy’s, but Meredith could not help but feel that Jackson was slowly growing to resemble Madeline.

He was Madeline and Jeremy’s son, after all!

It made sense for a son to resemble his mother!

What nobody knew was how she had tortured Jackson behind everyone’s backs. Jackson was five, yet he did not have the energetic and bubbly personality fit for a child his age.

At that moment, Jackson was squatting in the corner with his eyes shut tight and his small hands covering his ears. He was shielding himself from Meredith’s scoldings.

‘Why is my mother so different from everyone else’s? Why…

‘Shouldn’t mothers love their child the most?’

His mind was filled with question marks as his long curly lashes sat heavily on his eyes from tears he had unknowingly begun to shed.

Returning to the apartment, Madeline took a cold shower.

She did not want to be swayed by Jeremy again just because he had called her ‘Madeline’.

Walking to her bed, her resolve for revenge strengthened as she stared at the calmly sleeping child.

Lillian would have a sister had it not been for Jeremy and Meredith.

Madeline’s fist tightened. She vowed to avenge herself and her late child no matter what.

The following evening, Madeline arrived at the kindergarten to pick Lillian up from school as usual. Traffic was horrible due to the rain and she was half an hour late.

Most kids had already been fetched when she arrived, leaving Lillian and another boy at the guardhouse.

After walking closer, Madeline realized that the boy was no other than Jackson Whitman.

Seeing Madeline, Lillian ran toward her excitedly. “Mommy! Hugs!”

Staring at the adorable and innocent girl, Madeline scooped Lily into her arms to plant a loving kiss on her cheeks.

Jackson felt a swell of emotions bubbling within him as he set his eyes on Madeline’s face from the side.

He lifted his handsome but childlike face, summoning his courage to walk up to Madeline.

Realizing something was amiss, Madeline lowered her confused gaze to meet Jackson’s. “What’s wrong?”

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“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.

Thank goodness it had not scarred.

“Mommy, Mommy. This is the Jackie I told you about. We’re great friends!”

Lily’s voice was sweet and soft, melting her heart like cotton candy.

Madeline nodded. “Oh, so you’re Jackie?” she said cooperatively despite not wishing for Lily to get too close to Jackson.

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

“Time to go home, Lillian. Say goodbye to Jackie now, okay?”

“Okay.” Lily reached out to wave a chubby hand. “Bye-bye Jackie. See you tomorrow.”

Madeline smiled warmly at Jackson. “Bye, buddy.”

With that, she turned around with Lily in her arms and left, holding an umbrella over them with one hand.

Yet no more than two steps later, Madeline found herself stopping unexpectedly in her tracks.

The rain fell heavier and the last winds of summer were chilly as they blew past.

Turning back, Madeline stared at Jackson who stood by the gates. The boy did not seem to be wearing much and the schoolbag weighed heavily on his little body. Jackson’s bright eyes bore into her.

He was so close, yet Madeline could not help but feel there were miles between her and Jackson.

Her heart suddenly clenched as she remembered the child Meredith and Jeremy had killed.

She walked back to stand in front of Jackson. “Are your parents coming to fetch you, buddy?

“My dad’s busy,” Jackson replied.

Madeline smiled. “What about your mom?”

Madeline watched rejection flare in Jackson’s eyes at the mention of Meredith.

That moment, Jackson’s class teacher walked over to tell her that it had been almost half an hour since the day had ended but they had yet to get in contact with Jackson’s family.

Madeline hesitated before dialing Jeremy’s number. It went to voicemail.

Mulling over the thought for a few seconds, she then decided to invite Jackson. “Hey, buddy. Do you want to come home with me first? We can wait until your dad contacts me and comes to bring you home.”

“That’s awesome! Jackie’s gonna be a guest at our house! I’m so happy, Mommy!”

The little girl wrapped her arms around Madeline with a coquettish exclamation, making Madeline find it hard not to ruffle her head fondly.

Seeing as Madeline seemed to be acquainted with Jackson’s father, the class teacher handed him over to him.

Half an hour later, Madeline arrived at the apartment with the two children in tow.

Lily jumped around and pulled Jackson into the house excitedly, already sharing her favorite snacks and fruits with him.

Madeline went to the kitchen to bake small cakes for the two kids.

In the open kitchen, Madeline was given a clear view of Lillian and Jackson sitting on the small stools by the coffee table.

For a child who detested homework, Lily had surprisingly taken her workbook out on her own today.

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“Hey, Jackie? Do you know why one plus one equals two?

“Why do two apples plus one banana equals three?

“Jackie, Jackie. Do you like mushrooms?”

As if transforming into the Book of Questions, Lily began to ask Jackson one question after another with her round eyes shining with curiosity and life.

Jackson may only be five years old, but he appeared much more mature.

He seriously tried to answer every one of Lily’s questions. He would repeat himself patiently when Lily showed even the slightest bit of confusion.

Madeline had initially been afraid that something would go wrong should Lily and Jackson become friends.

Yet the sight in front of her quelled those worries, for Jackson was acting like an understanding brother who loved his younger sister without limits. The heartwarming sight melted her heart.

However, Madeline’s smile did not last too long.

Perhaps Lillian would have a sister who loved her if her first child was still alive.

Perhaps she would be privy to such a heartwarming scene.

“Do you want to play hide and seek, Jackie?” Lily stretched a hand toward Jackson.

After hesitating for a moment, Jackson took Lily’s hand. “Okay. I’ll play with you.”

Madeline found his voice childish but unusual when he opened his mouth to speak.

Yet that was not the only problem. Jackson did not seem to know how to smile, and that was very wrong.

He had not smiled once ever since they returned.

Such was not the behavior of a normal child.

the freshly baked cake and orange juice on the coffee table. Before she could search for

ID, she accepted

thought you were the one who told me not to look for you anymore, Miss Vera.” Jeremy’s alluring baritone voice sounded over the line, his tone

calls from your son’s class teacher before you called me back, Mr. Whitman? I understand that work is important, but a child also needs the loving nurture of his

silent

after, Jeremy’s voice sounded from the speaker again. “My son’s with you? Send

her address. After all, searching it up would be an easy feat for him if he truly wanted to

she

wrong? Jackie,

suddenly shouted just as Madeline was about to call the two children over for

may have happened, Madeline quickly ran to the

find Jackson squinting in the corner with his head between his knees. The boy’s arms were

and I were just playing hide and seek, Mommy. Then, he suddenly hid in here and stopped

baby. Mommy’s here.” Madeline comforted Lily before walking over to squat in front

wrong, Jackson?” she asked kindly, reaching out

touch and hugged himself tighter in

reaction, her worry doubling. “Don’t be afraid, Jackson. Aunty Vera

place a

pale and his expression looked lost. His round eyes were brimming

feeling resembled the time when she was forcefully inducted into labor. Her

warm and soft as she said, “What’s wrong, Jackson? Did something upset you? You can tell Aunty Vera. It’s

as he dove into Madeline’s arms. His voice trembled as he shook. He

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could ever have expected was Jackson running into

have been

into her arms. It was as if the only way to lessen his fear was to hold her tight with both his hands while his eyes remained

her heart clench at the signs of distress on his small cheeks. It had been a long while since she

lifted a hand to lightly pat the back of Jackson’s head,

now, Jack.

comforting words, Madeline saw Jackson relax and calm from his previous upset

okay, Mommy?” Lily walked over and

smiled. “Mommy made you some

to Jackson. “Come on, Jackie, let’s go eat some

words, Jackson seemed to finally pull himself

Madeline Crawford. Slowly but surely, a

“Sorry.” He suddenly apologized.

words echoed with

small cheeks. “What are you apologizing

in Jackson’s eyes as he took in Madeline’s gentle, kind smile. He envied Lillian for having such a warm and familiar

she saw

washed over her chest as she watched the two children sitting next to each other while eating the snacks she

caringly wipe off the butter smudged on the corners of Lillian’s

reminding her

out of earshot did Madeline dare to ask, “Hey, Jack.

juice, the light in his eyes slowly

question

heartlessly slash Jackson’s cheek with a fruit

able to remain aloof

own

such a weird manner. What had she done that warranted so much fear in him that he ran into her arms

Jackson any attention? Had Jeremy left

had Madeline putting a hold on her questions. Ruffling his adorable head, she

I look a lot like someone

bore heavily into her before he nodded. “I

I’m sure your mother told you that Maddie was a

when he heard her words. Then, he

horrible woman. She

and his eyes

an indescribable feeling started

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much despite his young age was something Madeline had never

call you Big Sis Vera from now on?” Jackson looked at Madeline

at the memory of Jackson calling

“Of course.”

her reply, a smile finally graced Jackson’s

time Madeline had seen Jackson smile, be it

Jackson’s mouth as

her chest at the child’s

long

the house, but Madeline

of your son, Mr. Whitman. He is, after all, the precious child of you and your beloved.” There was more to Madeline’s words that met the eye. Turning around, she fired Jackson a gentle and light

Jackson nodded and slowly shuffled to

his father, Jackson remained

her

wanted to say more but was interrupted by an untimely

the caller ID, he realized that

seconds hesitating before

Meredith’s complaints and wailing drifted in from the other end. “Jeremy! I just went to pick Jack up from the kindergarten but the teacher told me a woman called Vera Quinn had already taken our son away! What does she want? Why

way Madeline could not catch a word with how loud Meredith was

watched Jeremy frown with his lips apart, ready to respond. However, Madeline reached out to take his phone

high-pitched screams continued to sound from the

your fiancé with me. You want

“…”

voice, slowly taking in the

embarrassed and pissed expression, Madeline smiled and returned

Mr. Whitman’s

warm smile. “Bye-bye, Jackson. See you next

back. “Bye-bye, Big Sis

quickly closed

an ironic smile when she saw the grim expression Jeremy wore from her

as he found her working in the shop

Jeremy’s divine aura attracted numerous

speak to Madeline,

he wishes that you could attend the 50th

but I don’t want to attract any more unnecessary issues, let alone be suspected

gaze to stare into

Mr. Whitman? You, too, suspect that I’m that damned ex-wife

Perhaps you’ve forgotten, Mr. Whitman, but everyone is well aware of how much you hated and were disgusted by Madeline Crawford. There was absolutely no way that you would cry for her in such a tone even if she was still alive, let alone

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him when he recognized

lips, his gaze drilled into Madeline’s

you would stop looking for me, Mr. Whitman. I really don’t want

“It won’t happen again.”

his lips to say

bent his head to

it won’t

chuckled lightly. “Are you admitting to testing

under her

how shamelessly in love Madeline was with

mind the other day. He was not testing her, no. He had fantasized that she

that was all it was.

Now, he was awake.

before him to be

Jeremy’s quietness as

Whitman. After

seemed, Whitman Corporations’ anniversary was an event she

to reveal the other side of

mailed it off

counter of a store to pick up the gown she

small world it was. After entering the store, Madeline was met with the sight of Meredith who was being served enthusiastically by

all the latest styles from last week, Miss Montgomery. Especially these few here, I’d say they match your

won’t do. This is too cheap for a person of my status.

expensive outfits, the shop

this

season’s limited evening gown, Miss Montgomery. Its price is also very fitting of your status! I’m sure you’d be the center

Mr. Whitman with this evening

being put up on a pedestal with the shop assistants’ singing her praises

still felt rather unsatisfied. Her gaze wandered until it fell on a

its unique style. I want to try it on,”

has already

her another one from another warehouse.” Meredith was displeased. Desire was

was not cheap. It had to

fell slightly while

dress. You can just tell the client their pre-ordered gown hasn’t arrived yet. You should wrap this dress up for

“I…”

telling me a casual customer is

a glance before breaking out into

wrap it up for you

to you, Miss Crawford. How could she possibly match your bossiness? She was never your opponent to begin

behind her as she waited

darkened as she whipped her head around. A few shop assistant’s gazes

Quinn?” Meredith’s gaze turned sinister, but the smile remained on her face in the public setting. “It’s you? I never thought you’d be able to afford something from such an expensive shop. Maybe selling jewelry does come with quite the salary, huh?” She

isn’t easy earning money. I’m not you, after all, Miss Crawford. I don’t get to spend my family wealth without working

her face. The fake smile she put on disappeared instantly as she turned to glare impatiently at the shop assistants. “Wrap it up already!” She quirked an eyebrow at Madeline.

shop assistants

only for Madeline

are you doing, Vera Quinn?” Meredith roared in

at Madeline’s behavior. “What are

like this gown, Miss Crawford? What a shame,

it too? Just because you like it doesn’t mean it’s yours!”

a belittling gaze in their eyes. “This is a six-figure dress, Miss. You’re not the only one who likes it. We like it too. But liking it doesn’t mean it belongs to you! Please put the gown down, Miss, or we’ll have to call

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snobbish shop assistants and the arrogant Meredith, Madeline casually pulled out a card and threw it at the face of the shop assistant who had threatened to call security. “Pick it

her expression immediately shifted into an embarrassed one.

I didn’t know you’re Miss Quinn!

salespeople came over to read the card Madeline had

glance as they

shop attendants suddenly apologize to Madeline, treating

polite to her?” Meredith rolled her eyes in disagreement.

she disdainfully reached out to take and read the

doubt and unwillingness to believe the

faint purple VIP card in her hands, Meredith’s eyes were filled with suspicion

family. She wanted to become one for this

she hated so much

turned to face Meredith’s fuming face. “So

the card from Meredith’s hands

to stop Madeline. “So what if you have that card, Vera? Let me tell you, someone has already pre-ordered that dress long ago.” She crossed her arms and smirked. “If

The one who can’t have it is you, Meredith Crawford. The gown has

“What?” Meredith’s smile hardened.

hurriedly explained. “That’s true, Miss Montgomery. Someone has already pre-ordered the gown half a month ago

“…” Meredith was speechless.

the sight

two lines as they bowed respectfully to bid Madeline farewell.