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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.

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

ID, she

who told me not to look for you anymore, Miss Vera.” Jeremy’s alluring baritone voice sounded over

“Didn’t you realize the calls from your son’s class teacher before you called me back, Mr. Whitman? I understand

grew silent

too long after, Jeremy’s voice sounded from the speaker again. “My

up would be an easy

address, she hung up the

wrong? Jackie,

shouted just as Madeline was about to call

quickly ran to the

find Jackson squinting in the corner with his head between his

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

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

she asked kindly, reaching out to touch

at the touch and hugged himself tighter in

her worry doubling. “Don’t

place a hand

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

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

pat Jackson’s head, her 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

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

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was Jackson running into her arms, calling

been feeling terrified

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

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

the back of

alright now,

Jackson relax and calm from his previous upset

Mommy?” Lily walked over and

made you some snacks. How about you share some

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

words, Jackson seemed to finally pull himself out of that

he looked up to stare at Madeline Crawford. Slowly but surely, a

“Sorry.” He suddenly apologized.

echoed with familiarity in

cheeks. “What are you apologizing for, silly? You

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

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

chest as she watched the two children sitting

when she watched Jackson caringly wipe off the butter smudged on the corners of

again, this time reminding

the bathroom. Only when she was conveniently out of earshot did Madeline dare to ask, “Hey, Jack. How does your mother normally treat

he drank his orange juice, the

the question was clear as

heartlessly slash Jackson’s cheek with a

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

her own son for status

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

attention? Had Jeremy left Jackson to

her questions. Ruffling

a lot like someone you know

into her before

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

words.

woman.

words were certain, and his eyes

indescribable feeling started to bubble in her

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

Vera from now on?” Jackson looked at Madeline

wavering at the memory of Jackson calling

“Of course.”

her reply, a smile finally graced

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

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

felt warmth flood into her chest at the child’s

too long after,

to enter the house, but Madeline held

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 smile. “Come on, Jack, your father’s here to fetch you home. You

nodded and slowly shuffled to stand

his father, Jackson remained silent by

gave her a strange and distant

his gratitude. He wanted to

he realized that it was

hesitating before accepting the

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

catch a word with how loud

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

screams continued to sound from the speaker. “Jeremy,

your son. 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

“…”

heard Madeline’s voice, slowly

expression, Madeline

of Mr. Whitman’s

goodbye with a warm smile.

and waved back. “Bye-bye, Big

and quickly closed

let out an ironic smile when she saw the grim

caught Madeline by surprise as he found her working in the shop

divine aura attracted numerous envious

to speak to Madeline, going straight to

you could attend the 50th anniversary of the founding

but I don’t want to attract any more unnecessary issues,

gaze to stare

Whitman? You, too, suspect

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 you claimed you wanted to say,

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of unease wash over him when he

lips, his gaze

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

“It won’t happen again.”

his lips to say after a moment

bent

you, it

you admitting to testing

under her

the entire world was privy to how shamelessly in love Madeline

lost his mind the other day. He was not testing her, no.

was all it was.

Now, he was awake.

him to

Jeremy’s quietness as

I shall accept your invite, Mr. Whitman. After all, offending you would do

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

the other side of Meredith in front of

invitation, Madeline quickly mailed it

store to pick up the

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

last week, Miss Montgomery. Especially these few here,

the price tags. “This won’t do. This is too cheap for a person of my status. Don’t you have something more

of course! This way, please!” Elated by Meredith’s desire for more expensive

about this style, Miss

also very fitting of your status! I’m sure

Whitman with

arrogantly after being put up on a pedestal with

gaze wandered until it fell on

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

gown has already been pre-ordered by

give her another one from another warehouse.” Meredith was displeased. Desire was apparent in her gaze as it

was handmade, so it was not cheap. It had to be ordered from overseas half a month before purchase, so

her, Meredith’s expression fell slightly while the possessiveness

dress. You can just tell the client their pre-ordered gown hasn’t arrived yet. You should wrap this dress up for me if you want me to continue shopping

“I…”

you still waiting for? Are you telling me a casual customer is more important than long-term ones like

a glance before breaking

wrap it up for you now,” a shop assistant said

could she possibly

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

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

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

face. The fake smile she put on disappeared instantly as she turned to glare impatiently at the

of course! One moment, Miss Montgomery,” the shop assistants

arrogant glance at Madeline, Meredith reached out to receive the shopping bag only for Madeline

are you doing, Vera Quinn?” Meredith

well, immediately standing on Meredith’s side to point fingers at Madeline’s behavior. “What are you

“Do you like this gown, Miss Crawford?

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

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

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the face of the shop assistant who had threatened

the card. Reading the words atop, her expression immediately shifted into an embarrassed one.

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

reaction, the other salespeople came over

at a glance as they began apologizing to

the shop attendants suddenly apologize to Madeline, treating her with

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

take and read the card that was in the

fell amidst her mocking words, doubt and unwillingness to believe

Meredith’s eyes were filled with suspicion and doubt

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

had never expected the woman she hated so much to

face Meredith’s fuming face. “So can this jewelry

she plucked the card from Meredith’s

walked forward to stop Madeline. “So what if you have that card, Vera? Let me tell you, someone has already pre-ordered that dress long ago.”

think you’re mistaken. The one who can’t have it is

“What?” Meredith’s smile hardened.

pre-ordered the gown half a month

“…” Meredith was speechless.

Madeline smiled at the sight of Meredith Crawford being close to

as they bowed respectfully to bid Madeline