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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.

cake and orange juice on the coffee table.

the caller ID, she accepted the

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

you 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

line grew silent at her

too long after, Jeremy’s voice sounded from the speaker again. “My son’s with you? Send

After all, searching it up would be an easy feat

address, she hung up the

What’s wrong?

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

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

on lights, she was shocked to find Jackson squinting in the corner with his head between his knees. The boy’s arms were wrapped around

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

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

Jackson?” she asked kindly, reaching out to touch his

shook at the touch and hugged himself

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

reached out again to place a

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

her, Madeline felt her heart break at the sight. The feeling resembled the time when she was forcefully inducted into labor. Her heart stabbed with a pain that was

something upset you? You can tell Aunty Vera. It’s alright, shh. It’s going to be okay.

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

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ever have expected was

have been feeling terrified

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

signs 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 out

pat the back of

now,

Jackson relax and calm from his previous

Mommy?” Lily

Madeline smiled. “Mommy made you some snacks. How

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

to finally

up to stare at Madeline Crawford. Slowly but

“Sorry.” He suddenly apologized.

words echoed with familiarity in Madeline’s

warmly and gently caressed Jackson’s small cheeks. “What are you apologizing for,

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

inexplicable breath of relief when she

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

the butter smudged on

reminding her of the child

to use the bathroom. Only when she was conveniently out of earshot did Madeline dare to ask, “Hey, Jack.

drank his orange juice, the light in his

question was

she had watched Meredith heartlessly

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

preyed on her own son for status and

had she done that

attention? Had Jeremy left Jackson to deal

Madeline putting a hold on her questions. Ruffling his adorable head,

like someone you know who’s named

before he nodded. “I thought you

told you that Maddie was a horrible woman, didn’t she?

her words.

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

certain, and his eyes were

as an indescribable feeling

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

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

smiled, her mind wavering at the memory

“Of course.”

smile finally graced Jackson’s

was the first time Madeline had seen Jackson smile, be

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

felt warmth flood into her chest

too long after, Jeremy

the house, but Madeline held him off

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 can always come

and slowly

father, Jackson remained silent by his

duo gave her a strange and distant

his gratitude. He wanted to say more but was

he

hesitating before accepting the

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

catch a word with how

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

the speaker. “Jeremy, Jeremy, can you hear me?

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 how about you bring the ransom to my house? Oh, and call

“…”

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

expression, Madeline smiled and returned the phone to

Mr. Whitman’s life. Quite the high

a warm smile. “Bye-bye,

waved back. “Bye-bye, Big Sis

nodded and quickly closed the

she saw the grim expression Jeremy wore from her

surprise as he found her working in the shop as

Jeremy’s divine aura attracted numerous

made a beeline to speak to

believes that you’re my ex-wife, Madeline Crawford. As a result, he wishes that you could

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

she lifted her gaze to stare into Jeremy’s bottomless

Whitman? You, too, suspect that I’m that damned

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 way that you would cry for her in such a tone even if she was

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him when he recognized the sarcasm and

his lips, his gaze drilled into

for me, Mr. Whitman. I really

“It won’t happen again.”

his lips to say after a moment

gaze fixated on her, he bent his

promise you, it

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

under her

love Madeline was with Jeremy, Jeremy was the only one who knew

day. He was not testing her, no. He had fantasized that she was still

was all

Now, he was awake.

woman before him to be

Jeremy’s quietness

Mr. Whitman. After all, offending you

anniversary was an event she needed to

reveal the other side of Meredith in

mailed it off anonymously to someone

went to the counter of a store to pick up the gown

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

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

dresses to check the price tags. “This won’t do. This is too cheap for a

expensive outfits, the shop

about this

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

with

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

on

haven’t I seen this dress before? I like its unique style. I want

already been pre-ordered by another client, Miss.

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

dress was handmade, so it was not cheap. It had to be ordered

slightly while the possessiveness in her

hasn’t arrived yet. You should wrap

“I…”

me a casual customer is more important

shared a glance before breaking

up for you now,” a shop assistant

How could she possibly match your

such a sentence to come from behind her as she waited happily for the

A few shop assistant’s gazes fell on her

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?” She

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

put on disappeared instantly as she turned to glare impatiently at the shop assistants. “Wrap it up already!” She quirked an eyebrow at Madeline. “Jeremy’s still waiting

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

bag only

doing, Vera

as well, immediately standing on Meredith’s side to point fingers at Madeline’s behavior. “What are you doing, Miss? This belongs to Miss Montgomery! How could

like this gown, Miss

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

is a six-figure dress, Miss. You’re not the only one who likes it. We like it

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the 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

Madeline’s temperament, the shop assistant quickly picked up the card. Reading the words atop, her expression immediately shifted

didn’t know you’re Miss

came over to read

expressions shifted immediately at a glance

see the shop attendants suddenly apologize to

you so polite to her?” Meredith rolled her

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

What’s so great…” Meredith’s face fell amidst her 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 to become one for this store to further elevate her taste, yet

she hated so much

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

the card from

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.” She crossed her arms and smirked. “If I

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

“What?” Meredith’s smile hardened.

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

“…” Meredith was speechless.

I go yet?” Madeline smiled at the sight of Meredith Crawford

as they bowed respectfully to bid Madeline farewell.