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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

caller ID, she

told me not to look for you anymore,

realize the 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

silent at

sounded from the speaker again. “My son’s

searching it up

address, she

What’s wrong? Jackie,

just as Madeline was about to

happened, Madeline quickly ran

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

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

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

asked kindly, reaching

the touch and hugged himself tighter in

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

out again to place a

raised his head. His complexion was pale and his expression looked lost.

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

head, her tone warm and soft as she said, “What’s wrong, Jackson? Did something upset

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

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have expected was Jackson running into her arms,

must have been feeling terrified and

as if the only way to

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 of Jackson’s head,

now,

relax and calm from

okay, Mommy?” Lily walked over and asked

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

out a hand to Jackson. “Come on, Jackie, let’s go eat some snacks together! Mommy’s cake is

words, Jackson seemed to finally

long eyelashes fluttering as he looked up to stare at Madeline

“Sorry.” He suddenly apologized.

echoed with familiarity in Madeline’s

small cheeks. “What are you apologizing for, silly? You didn’t do anything

came 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 that the state of

as she watched the two children sitting next to

watched Jackson caringly wipe off the butter smudged on

reminding her

then, Lily got up to use the bathroom. Only when she was conveniently out of

he drank his orange juice,

answer to the question was clear as

years ago, she had watched Meredith heartlessly slash

her more than any demon for being able to remain aloof in the

could such a woman who preyed on her own son for

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

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

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

I look a lot like someone

her before he nodded. “I

this Maddie? I’m sure your mother told you that Maddie was

when he heard her words. Then, he started

definitely isn’t a horrible woman.

words were certain, and his eyes were

was stunned as an indescribable feeling started to bubble in her

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so much despite his young age was

from now on?” Jackson looked at Madeline

smiled, her mind wavering at the memory of Jackson

“Of course.”

her reply, a smile

Jackson smile, be it three years ago or three years later

Jackson’s mouth as he smiled. He looked warm

flood into her chest at

long after,

to enter the house, but Madeline held him off

take better care 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

and slowly shuffled to

father, Jackson remained

gave her

Miss Vera.” Jeremy expressed his gratitude. He wanted to say more but was interrupted by an untimely phone

caller ID, he realized

seconds hesitating before accepting the call

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 we supposed to do now, Jeremy? I’m

way Madeline could not catch a word with how loud

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

screams continued to sound from the speaker.

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 how about you bring the ransom to my house? Oh, and call the police too while you’re

“…”

voice, slowly taking in the

pissed expression, Madeline smiled

of Mr. Whitman’s life. Quite

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

back. “Bye-bye, Big

quickly closed

when she saw the grim expression

Madeline by surprise as he

Jeremy’s divine aura attracted numerous

made a beeline to speak to Madeline, going straight

you’re my ex-wife, Madeline Crawford. As a result, he wishes that you could attend the 50th anniversary

sorry, but I don’t want to attract any more unnecessary issues, let alone be suspected from time to time by other

gaze to stare

too, don’t you, Mr. Whitman? You, too, suspect that I’m that

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

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rush of unease wash over him when

his lips, his gaze drilled into

be 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.”

say after a moment

bent

it won’t

you admitting to testing me the other day, Mr.

remained silent under

entire world was privy to how shamelessly in love Madeline was with Jeremy, Jeremy

the other day. He was not testing her, no. He had

was all it

Now, he was awake.

before him to be

Jeremy’s quietness as

invite, Mr. Whitman. After all, offending you would do no good to my days

seemed, Whitman Corporations’ anniversary

reveal the other

quickly mailed it off anonymously to someone

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 even

Especially these few here, I’d say they match

tags. “This won’t do. This is too cheap for

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

this style, Miss

is also very fitting of your status! I’m sure you’d be the center of everyone’s attention should you

match Mr. Whitman with this

put up on a pedestal with the shop

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

its unique style. I want to try it

gown has already been pre-ordered

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

cheap. It had to be ordered from overseas half a month

while

gown hasn’t arrived yet. You should wrap this dress up for

“I…”

telling me a casual customer is more important than long-term ones like me?” Madeline urged them,

glance before

up for you

How could she possibly match your bossiness?

come from behind her as she waited happily for the shop assistant to wrap

whipped her head around. A few shop assistant’s

her face in the public setting. “It’s you? I never thought you’d be able to afford something

you, after all, Miss Crawford. I don’t get to spend my family wealth without

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

One moment, Miss Montgomery,” the shop assistants replied, wrapping

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

are you doing, Vera

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

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

it too? Just because you like it

assistants chuckled as well, 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

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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

assistant quickly picked up the card. Reading the words atop, her expression immediately shifted

you’re Miss Quinn! I’m sorry, really!

reaction, the other salespeople came over to read the card Madeline had

expressions shifted immediately at a glance as they

to see the shop attendants suddenly apologize to Madeline, treating her with

so polite to her?” Meredith rolled her eyes in disagreement. “What’s so shocking about this woman’s name card

to take and read the card that

Meredith’s face fell amidst her mocking words, doubt and unwillingness to believe the truth bleeding out of her

her hands, Meredith’s eyes were filled with

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

never expected the woman she hated so much to fulfill such

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

that, she plucked the card from Meredith’s

someone has already pre-ordered that dress long ago.” She crossed her arms and smirked. “If I

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.

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

“…” Meredith was speechless.

at the sight of Meredith Crawford being close

two lines as they bowed respectfully to bid