Married by Mistake: Mr. Whitman’s Sinner Wife by Sixteenth Child

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.

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

caller ID, she accepted

me not to look for you anymore, Miss Vera.” Jeremy’s alluring baritone

you called me back, Mr. Whitman? I understand that work is important, but

grew silent

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

searching it up would be an easy feat for him if he truly wanted

the address, she

wrong? Jackie,

Madeline was about to call the two children over

ran to

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

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

alright, baby. Mommy’s here.” Madeline comforted Lily before walking over to

asked kindly, reaching out to touch his

at the touch and hugged himself tighter in

the strange reaction, her worry doubling. “Don’t be afraid, Jackson. Aunty Vera won’t hurt

reached out again to place a

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

a reason unbeknownst to her, Madeline felt her heart break at the sight. The feeling resembled the time when she was forcefully inducted

something upset you? You can tell Aunty Vera. It’s alright, shh. It’s going to be okay. Aunty Vera’s here. I won’t let anyone hurt

comfort him. His small lips pursed as he dove into Madeline’s arms.

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could ever have expected was Jackson

have been

to lessen his fear was to hold her tight

a long while since she had felt such an intrusive stab of pain eating its way out of her

a hand to lightly pat the back

alright now,

Jackson relax and

Mommy?” Lily walked

Don’t worry.” Madeline smiled. “Mommy made you some snacks. How about you share some

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

seemed to finally pull himself out

looked up to stare at Madeline Crawford. Slowly but surely, a red blush of what looked

“Sorry.” He suddenly apologized.

with familiarity in Madeline’s

smiled warmly and gently caressed Jackson’s small cheeks. “What are you apologizing for, silly? You didn’t do anything

left as fast as it came in Jackson’s eyes as he took in Madeline’s gentle, kind

of relief when she saw that the state of Jackson’s emotions was

the two children sitting next to each other while eating the snacks

the butter smudged on the corners

time reminding her of

conveniently out of earshot did Madeline dare to ask,

orange juice, the light in his eyes

to the question was clear as

Meredith heartlessly

demon for being able to remain aloof in the face of

her own son for status and wealth exist

that warranted so much

Jackson any attention? Had Jeremy left Jackson to deal with Meredith’s torture

putting a hold on her questions. Ruffling his

think that I look a lot like someone you know who’s named

gaze bore heavily into her before he

this Maddie? I’m sure your mother told you that Maddie was a horrible woman, didn’t she? That this

her words. Then, he started

a horrible woman. She would

certain, and his eyes were

stunned as an indescribable feeling

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Whitman trust her so much despite his young age

call you Big Sis Vera from now on?”

at the memory of Jackson calling

“Of course.”

smile finally graced

smile, be it three years ago

corners of Jackson’s mouth as he smiled. He looked warm and adorable, just

her chest

too long after,

house, but

that met the eye. Turning around, she fired Jackson a gentle

Jackson nodded and slowly shuffled to

of greeting his father, Jackson remained silent by

gave her

his gratitude. He wanted to say more but was interrupted by an untimely

caller ID, he realized that it

hesitating

kindergarten but the teacher told me a woman called Vera Quinn had already taken our son away! What does she want? Why did she kidnap Jack? What are

no way Madeline could not catch a word with how loud

ready to respond. However, Madeline reached out

high-pitched screams continued to sound from the speaker. “Jeremy, Jeremy,

only did I kidnap your son, but I also have your fiancé with me. You want to save them, don’t you? So how about you bring the ransom to my house? Oh,

“…”

she heard Madeline’s voice, slowly taking in the

Meredith’s embarrassed and pissed expression, Madeline smiled and

be the legendary love of Mr. Whitman’s

waved Jackson goodbye with a warm

and waved back.

and quickly

smile when she saw the grim

Jeremy caught Madeline by surprise as he found her working in

suit, Jeremy’s divine aura

to speak to Madeline, going straight

could attend the

don’t want to attract any more unnecessary issues, let alone be suspected from time to

lifted her gaze to stare into Jeremy’s

it too, don’t you, Mr. Whitman? You,

club. You knew what you were doing when you held me and cried lovingly for Madeline. 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 speak the words

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wash over him when

lips, his gaze

great if you would stop looking for me, Mr. Whitman. I really don’t want to be treated as the

“It won’t happen again.”

to say after a moment of

her, he bent his head to lean closer

it won’t

lightly. “Are you admitting to testing me the other

silent under

in love Madeline was with Jeremy, Jeremy was the only one who knew he loved

was, Jeremy had lost his mind the other day. He was not testing her,

that was all it was. A

Now, he was awake.

woman before him to

took Jeremy’s quietness

Mr. Whitman. After all, offending you would do no good

Corporations’ anniversary was an event she

going to reveal the other side of Meredith in front of

invitation, Madeline quickly mailed it off

of a store to pick

it was. After entering the store, Madeline was met with the sight of Meredith who was being served enthusiastically by several assistants. She did not

the latest styles from last week, Miss Montgomery. Especially these few here,

is too cheap for a person of my status.

way, please!” Elated by Meredith’s desire for more expensive outfits, the shop assistants immediately brought her to a side for more

this style, Miss

is 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 of everyone’s attention

You’d match Mr. Whitman with this evening gown,

smiled arrogantly after being put up on a pedestal with the shop

fell on a mannequin as if

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

“The gown has already been pre-ordered by another client,

from another warehouse.” Meredith was displeased. Desire was apparent in her gaze

between a rock and a hard place. This dress was handmade, so it was not cheap. It had to be

fell slightly while the possessiveness in

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

“I…”

Are you telling me a casual customer

a glance before

up for you

makes sense how Madeline lost to you, Miss Crawford. How could she possibly match your bossiness? She was never your

had not expected such a sentence to come from behind her as she waited happily for the shop assistant to wrap

around. A few shop assistant’s gazes

the public setting. “It’s you? I never thought you’d be able to afford something from such an

earning money. I’m not you, after all, Miss Crawford. I don’t get

as distaste settled on her face. The fake smile she put on disappeared instantly as she turned to glare impatiently at the shop assistants. “Wrap it up already!”

One moment, Miss Montgomery,” the shop assistants

shopping bag only for Madeline to

doing, Vera Quinn?” Meredith roared in

Madeline’s behavior. “What

The corners of Madeline’s lips quirked meaningfully. “Do you like this

Just because you like

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

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card and threw it at the face of the shop assistant who had threatened to call security.

card. Reading the words atop, her expression immediately shifted into an embarrassed one. She flushed red as

I’m so sorry! I didn’t know you’re Miss Quinn!

their colleague’s reaction, the other salespeople came over to read the card Madeline had thrown

immediately at a glance

attendants suddenly apologize to Madeline, treating

her?” Meredith rolled her eyes in disagreement. “What’s so shocking about this

as she disdainfully reached out to take and read

a person who sells jewelry. What’s so great…” Meredith’s face fell amidst her mocking words, doubt and unwillingness to believe the truth bleeding out of her eyes as she

faint purple VIP card in her hands, Meredith’s eyes were filled with suspicion and doubt despite the words ‘Vera

many luxurious stores ever since she became the oldest daughter of the Montgomery family. She wanted to become one for this

she hated

she turned to face Meredith’s fuming face. “So can this

plucked the card from

you, someone has already pre-ordered that dress long ago.” She crossed her arms and smirked. “If I can’t have it,

face, Madeline’s lips tugged into a victorious smile. “I think you’re mistaken. The one who can’t have it is you, Meredith

“What?” Meredith’s smile hardened.

hurriedly explained. “That’s true, Miss Montgomery. Someone has already pre-ordered the gown half a month ago as we’ve mentioned earlier and that person is… Miss Vera

“…” Meredith was speechless.

go yet?” Madeline smiled at the

forward to form two lines as they bowed respectfully