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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.

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

caller ID, she accepted the

you call? I 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

son’s class teacher before you called me back, Mr. Whitman? I understand that work is important, but a

grew silent

“My son’s with

After all, searching it up would be

she hung up

wrong? Jackie,

was about to call the two

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

in the corner with his head between his knees. The boy’s arms were wrapped around himself as he

“Jackie and I were just playing hide

comforted Lily before

wrong, Jackson?” she asked kindly,

at the touch and hugged

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

reached out again to place a hand on

pale and his expression looked lost. His round

the sight. The feeling resembled the time when she was forcefully inducted into labor. Her heart stabbed with

tone warm and soft as she said, “What’s wrong, Jackson? Did something upset you? You can tell Aunty Vera. It’s alright, shh. It’s going to be okay.

reddened as he watched Madeline comfort him. His small lips pursed as he dove

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Madeline could ever have expected was Jackson running into

must have been

It was as if the only way to lessen his fear was to hold her tight with both his hands

clench at the signs of distress on his small cheeks. It had been a long while since she had felt such an

lifted a hand to lightly pat the back

alright now, Jack.

relax

Mommy?” Lily walked over and

worry.” Madeline smiled. “Mommy made you some snacks.

“Come on, Jackie, let’s go

to finally

Madeline Crawford. Slowly but surely, a red

“Sorry.” He suddenly apologized.

words echoed with familiarity in

“What

fast as it came in Jackson’s eyes as he took in Madeline’s gentle, kind smile. He envied Lillian for having

breath of relief when she saw

watched the two children sitting next to each other while eating

caringly wipe off the butter smudged on the corners

clenched again, this time reminding her

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

as he drank his orange juice,

the question

watched Meredith heartlessly slash Jackson’s cheek with

more than any demon for being able to

a woman who preyed on her own son for status

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

any attention? Had Jeremy left Jackson

her questions.

look a lot like someone you know

bore heavily into her before he nodded. “I thought

your mother told you that Maddie was a horrible

solemn when he heard her words. Then, he started to shake his

definitely isn’t a horrible woman. She would never hurt

words were certain, and

was stunned as an indescribable feeling started to bubble in her

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despite his young age

Sis Vera from now on?” Jackson looked at Madeline

at the memory

“Of course.”

a smile

smile, be it

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

warmth flood into her chest at the child’s

long after,

house,

of you and your beloved.” There was more to Madeline’s words that met the eye. Turning around, she fired Jackson a

slowly shuffled to stand

father, Jackson remained silent by his

duo gave her a

He wanted to say more but was interrupted by an untimely

the caller ID, he

hesitating before accepting the

me a woman called Vera Quinn had already taken our son away! What does she want? Why did she kidnap Jack? What are we supposed to do now, Jeremy? I’m scared. What if Vera Quinn hurts Jack?

was no way Madeline could not catch a

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

screams continued to sound from the speaker. “Jeremy, Jeremy, can you hear me?

not 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, and call

“…”

heard Madeline’s voice, slowly taking in the other woman’s

pissed expression, Madeline smiled

legendary love of Mr.

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

and waved back. “Bye-bye, Big Sis

nodded and quickly

saw the grim expression Jeremy wore from

surprise as he found her working

suit, Jeremy’s divine aura attracted numerous

beeline to speak to Madeline, going straight to

my ex-wife, Madeline Crawford. As a result, he wishes that you could attend the 50th anniversary of the founding of Whitman Corporation. The

to attract any more unnecessary issues, let alone be suspected from time to time by other

gaze to stare into Jeremy’s bottomless

Whitman? You, too, suspect

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

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rush of unease wash over him when he recognized the sarcasm

his gaze drilled into Madeline’s

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

“It won’t happen again.”

say after a moment

his gaze fixated on her, he bent his head to lean closer to

promise you, it

to testing me the

under her inquisitive

how shamelessly in love Madeline was with Jeremy, Jeremy was the only one who knew

was not

was all it

Now, he was awake.

not fantasize the woman before him to be the

Jeremy’s quietness as silent

accept your invite, Mr. Whitman. After all, offending you

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

to reveal the other side of Meredith in

mailed it

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

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

here, I’d say they match your aura very

to check the price tags. “This won’t do. This is

more expensive outfits, the shop assistants immediately brought her to a side

this

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

with this evening

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

until it fell on

dress before? I like its unique style. I

has already been pre-ordered

Desire was apparent in her gaze as it

rock and a hard place. This dress was handmade, so it was not cheap. It had to be ordered from overseas half

Meredith’s expression fell slightly while the possessiveness

yet. You

“I…”

for? Are you telling me a casual customer is

before breaking out into fawning smiles

you now,” a shop assistant said as

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

expected such a sentence to come from behind her as she

darkened as she whipped her head around. A few

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?”

It really isn’t easy earning money. I’m not you, after all, Miss Crawford.

fake smile she put on disappeared instantly as she turned to glare impatiently at the shop assistants. “Wrap it up

moment, Miss Montgomery,” the shop assistants replied, wrapping up the gown and handing Meredith the

only for Madeline to take

you doing, Vera Quinn?” Meredith roared

at Madeline’s behavior. “What are you doing, Miss? This belongs to

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

you like it doesn’t mean

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

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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 up and take a look, then tell me whether I’m allowed such a dress

atop, her expression immediately shifted into an embarrassed one. She flushed red as she bowed and apologized to

didn’t know you’re Miss Quinn!

salespeople came over to read the

immediately at a glance as they

stunned to see the shop attendants suddenly apologize to

Meredith rolled her eyes in

disdainfully reached out to take and read the card that

mocking words, doubt and unwillingness to believe the truth bleeding out of her eyes as she stared at Madeline. “You’re this

filled with suspicion

become an honorary member of many luxurious stores ever since she became the oldest daughter of the Montgomery family. She wanted

never expected the woman she hated so much to fulfill

as she turned to face Meredith’s fuming

plucked the card from Meredith’s hands and turned

what if you have that card, Vera? Let me tell you, someone has already pre-ordered that dress long ago.” She

at Meredith’s ugly selfishness in the face, Madeline’s lips tugged into a victorious smile. “I think you’re mistaken. The one who can’t have it is you, Meredith Crawford. The gown has been

“What?” Meredith’s smile hardened.

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

“…” Meredith was speechless.

the

stepped forward to form two lines as they bowed respectfully to bid Madeline farewell. “Have a nice day,