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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 coffee table. Before she could search

the caller ID, she

did 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

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

grew silent at her

the speaker again. “My son’s with you? Send

not mind giving Jeremy her address. After all, searching it up would

she

wrong? Jackie,

suddenly shouted just as Madeline was about to call the two children over for

quickly ran to the

with his head between his knees. The

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

comforted Lily before walking over to squat in front

kindly,

at the touch and

her heart tighten at the strange reaction, her worry doubling.

place a hand

His complexion was pale and his expression looked lost. His round eyes

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

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

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

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ever have expected was Jackson running into her arms, calling her

been feeling

tiny physique deep into her arms. It was as if the only way to lessen his fear was

the signs of distress on his small cheeks. It had been a long

pat the back of Jackson’s head, her

alright now, Jack. It’s

words, Madeline saw Jackson relax

Jackie okay, Mommy?” Lily walked over and asked

made you some snacks. How

“Come on, Jackie, let’s go eat

seemed to finally pull himself

his round eyes, his long eyelashes fluttering as he looked up to stare at Madeline Crawford.

“Sorry.” He suddenly apologized.

words echoed with familiarity in

gently caressed Jackson’s small cheeks. “What are you apologizing for, silly?

took in Madeline’s gentle, kind smile. He envied Lillian for having such a warm

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

children sitting next to each other while

the butter smudged on the

heart clenched again, this time reminding her

was conveniently out of earshot

drank his orange juice, the light in

to the question

had watched Meredith heartlessly slash Jackson’s cheek with

more than any demon for being able to remain aloof in the face of her son’s

a woman who preyed on her own son for status and wealth exist in this

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

Jeremy left Jackson to deal with Meredith’s

a hold on her questions. Ruffling his adorable head, she

a lot like someone you know who’s named

her before he nodded. “I

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

heard her words. Then, he started to shake

a horrible woman.

were certain, and

an indescribable feeling started to bubble in her

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trust her so much despite his

call you Big Sis Vera from now on?” Jackson looked at

nodded and smiled, her mind wavering at the memory of Jackson calling

“Of course.”

smile finally

was the first time Madeline had seen Jackson smile, be

corners of Jackson’s mouth as he smiled. He looked

felt warmth flood into her chest at

too long after, Jeremy

wanted to enter the house,

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

nodded and slowly shuffled to stand beside

father, Jackson

duo gave her a

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

caller ID, he realized

spent a few seconds hesitating before

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

Madeline could not catch a word with how

chuckled as she watched Jeremy frown with his lips apart, ready to respond. However, Madeline reached out to

to sound from the

me. You want to save them, don’t you? So how about you bring the

“…”

when she heard Madeline’s voice, slowly taking in the other

expression, Madeline smiled and returned the phone to

the legendary love of Mr. Whitman’s life. Quite the high maintenance, I’d

warm smile. “Bye-bye, Jackson. See you next

and waved back.

and quickly closed the

an ironic smile when she saw

day, Jeremy caught Madeline by surprise as he found her working

Jeremy’s divine

made a beeline to speak to Madeline, going straight to

could attend the 50th anniversary of the founding of Whitman Corporation. The anniversary is

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

her gaze to stare into Jeremy’s

suspect it too, don’t you, Mr. Whitman? You, too, suspect

me over to the 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

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him when

his lips, his gaze

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

“It won’t happen again.”

lips to say

gaze fixated on her, he bent

promise you, it won’t

chuckled lightly. “Are you admitting to testing me the other day,

silent under her

Madeline

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

was all

Now, he was awake.

him to be the one in

Jeremy’s quietness as silent

accept your invite, Mr. Whitman. After

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

reveal the other side of Meredith in front

invitation, Madeline quickly mailed it off

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

of Meredith who was being served enthusiastically by several assistants. She

all the latest styles from last week, Miss Montgomery. Especially these few here, I’d

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

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

this

Montgomery. Its price is also very fitting of your status! I’m sure you’d be the center

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

put up on a pedestal with the

it fell on a mannequin as if

like its unique style. I want to try

assistants smiled awkwardly. “The gown has already been pre-ordered by another

warehouse.” Meredith was displeased. Desire was apparent in her gaze as it bore holes into

a hard place. This dress was handmade, so it was not cheap. It had to be ordered from overseas half a month before purchase, so this was the only one

Meredith’s expression fell slightly while the

yet. You should wrap this dress up for me

“I…”

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

assistants shared a glance before breaking out into fawning

a moment, Miss Montgomery. I’ll wrap it up for you now,” a shop

lost to you, Miss Crawford. How could she

from behind her as she waited happily for the shop

her head around. A few shop

“It’s you? I never thought you’d be able to afford something from such an expensive shop. Maybe

really isn’t easy earning money. I’m not you, after all, Miss Crawford. I don’t get to spend my family

disappeared instantly as she turned to

course! One moment, Miss Montgomery,” the shop assistants replied, wrapping up the

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

Vera Quinn?”

side to point fingers at Madeline’s behavior. “What are

like this gown, Miss Crawford? What a shame, I

it too? Just because you like

who likes it. We like it too. But

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the face of the shop assistant who had threatened to call security. “Pick it up and take

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

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

colleague’s reaction, the other salespeople came over

immediately at a glance as

attendants suddenly apologize to Madeline, treating her

rolled her eyes in disagreement. “What’s so shocking about this woman’s name card

and read the card that was

great…” Meredith’s face fell amidst her mocking words, doubt and unwillingness to

the faint purple VIP card in her hands, Meredith’s eyes were filled with suspicion and

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

hated so much

curled as she turned to face Meredith’s fuming face. “So can this jewelry seller take the gown

plucked the card from Meredith’s hands

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

smile. “I think you’re mistaken. The

“What?” Meredith’s smile hardened.

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

“…” Meredith was speechless.

can I go yet?” Madeline smiled at the sight of Meredith Crawford being close to

they bowed respectfully to bid Madeline farewell. “Have a nice day,