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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

the caller ID, she accepted

look for you anymore, Miss Vera.” Jeremy’s alluring baritone

the calls from your son’s class teacher before you called me back, Mr. Whitman? I understand that

silent at her

sounded from the speaker again. “My son’s with you? Send me your address. I’ll

giving Jeremy her address. After all, searching it up would be an easy feat for

she hung

wrong? Jackie,

was about to call the two children

something may have happened, Madeline quickly ran to the storeroom where the

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

blinked innocently at her. “Jackie and I were just playing hide and seek, Mommy. Then, he suddenly

before walking over to

Jackson?” she asked kindly, reaching

at the touch and

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

out again to place

was pale and his expression looked

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

as she said, “What’s wrong, Jackson? Did something upset you? You can tell

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

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expected was Jackson

been feeling

way to lessen his fear was to hold her tight with

of distress on his small cheeks. It had been a long while since she had felt such an intrusive stab of pain eating its way

to lightly pat the back of Jackson’s head, her

alright now, Jack.

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

okay, Mommy?” Lily

“Mommy made you some snacks.

reached out a hand to Jackson. “Come on, Jackie, let’s go

to finally

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

“Sorry.” He suddenly apologized.

with familiarity in Madeline’s

cheeks. “What are you apologizing

as he took in Madeline’s gentle, kind smile. He envied

found herself sighing an inexplicable breath of relief when she saw that the state of Jackson’s emotions

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

the butter smudged on the corners of Lillian’s

again, this time reminding her of the

Only when she was conveniently out of earshot did Madeline dare to ask, “Hey, Jack. How does

as he drank his orange juice,

question

Meredith heartlessly slash Jackson’s cheek with a fruit

for being able to remain aloof in the face of her son’s

on her own son for status and wealth exist in this

that Jackson would act in such a weird manner. What had she done that warranted so much fear in

attention? Had Jeremy

had Madeline putting a hold on her questions. Ruffling his

like someone you know who’s

heavily into her before he nodded. “I thought you

told you that Maddie was

when he heard her words.

definitely isn’t a horrible woman. She would

and his

as an indescribable feeling

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have Jackson Whitman trust her so much despite his young age was something Madeline

from now on?”

the memory of Jackson calling her ‘Mom’

“Of course.”

reply, a smile finally graced

time Madeline had seen Jackson smile, be it three years ago or three

of Jackson’s mouth as he smiled. He looked warm and

felt warmth flood into her chest

long

enter the house, but

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,

nodded and slowly shuffled to stand beside

father, Jackson

her a strange

Vera.” Jeremy expressed his gratitude. He wanted to say

at the caller ID, he realized that it

hesitating

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 did she kidnap Jack? What are

was no way Madeline could not catch a word with

with his lips apart, ready to respond. However, Madeline reached out to take his phone and

the

In fact, not only did I kidnap your son, but I also have your fiancé with me. You want to save them, don’t you? So

“…”

voice, slowly taking

expression, Madeline smiled and returned

the legendary love of Mr. Whitman’s life. Quite the high

goodbye with a warm smile. “Bye-bye, Jackson. See

waved back. “Bye-bye,

and quickly

let out an ironic smile when she saw the grim expression

Jeremy caught Madeline by surprise as

Jeremy’s divine aura attracted numerous

to speak to Madeline, going straight

he wishes that you could attend the 50th anniversary of the founding of Whitman Corporation. The anniversary

lifting her head. “I’m sorry, but I don’t want to attract any more unnecessary issues, let alone be suspected from

lifted her gaze to stare into Jeremy’s

you, Mr. Whitman? You, too, suspect that I’m

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

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over him when he recognized

lips, his gaze

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

“It won’t happen again.”

parted his lips to say after a

bent his

promise you, it

admitting to testing me the

remained silent under her

shamelessly in love Madeline was with Jeremy, Jeremy was the

day. He was not testing her, no. He had fantasized

was all it

Now, he was awake.

woman before him to

quietness

being said, I shall accept your invite, Mr. Whitman. After

Madeline seemed, Whitman Corporations’ anniversary was an event she needed

she was going to reveal the other

invitation, Madeline quickly mailed it off anonymously to someone

counter of a store to pick up the gown she had ordered from

world it was. After entering the store, Madeline was met with the sight of Meredith

these few here, I’d say

the price tags. “This won’t do. This is too cheap for a person of my status.

way, please!” Elated by Meredith’s desire for more expensive outfits,

about this style,

status! I’m sure you’d be the center of everyone’s attention should you wear this

with this evening gown,

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

until it fell on a mannequin as if she had been enraptured by the outfit

I seen this dress before? I like its unique style. I want to try it

gown has already been pre-ordered by

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

The assistant was placed between a rock and a hard place. This dress was handmade, so it was not cheap. It had to be ordered from overseas half a month before

while the possessiveness

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

“I…”

telling me a casual customer is more important than long-term ones like

assistants shared a glance before breaking out into fawning smiles

up for you now,” a shop assistant said as she took the

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

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

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

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,

all, Miss Crawford. I

on her face. The fake smile she put on disappeared instantly as she turned to glare impatiently at the shop assistants. “Wrap

Montgomery,” the shop assistants replied, wrapping up the

receive the shopping bag only for Madeline to take it neatly before Meredith’s fingers could touch

you doing, Vera Quinn?” Meredith roared

fingers at Madeline’s behavior. “What are you doing, Miss?

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

You like it too? Just because you like it doesn’t mean

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

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casually pulled out a card and threw it at the face of the shop assistant who had threatened to call security. “Pick it up and take a look,

shop assistant quickly picked up the card. Reading the words atop, her

know you’re Miss Quinn! I’m sorry, really!

came over to read the card Madeline

at a glance as they began apologizing to

the shop attendants suddenly apologize to Madeline, treating

you doing? Why are you so polite to her?” Meredith rolled her eyes in disagreement. “What’s so

smirked as she disdainfully reached out to take and read the card that

amidst her mocking words, doubt and unwillingness to believe the truth bleeding out of her

filled with suspicion and doubt despite the words

stores ever since she became the oldest daughter of the Montgomery family. She wanted to become one for this store to further elevate her taste, yet she found herself unable to meet their requirements

never expected the woman she hated so much to

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

card from Meredith’s hands

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 I can’t have it, neither

think you’re mistaken. The one who can’t

“What?” Meredith’s smile hardened.

has already pre-ordered the gown half a month ago as we’ve mentioned earlier and that person is… Miss

“…” Meredith was speechless.

Madeline smiled at the sight of Meredith Crawford being

quickly stepped forward to form two lines as they bowed respectfully to