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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.

on the coffee table. Before she could search

the caller ID, she accepted

who told me not to look

me back, Mr.

line grew silent

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

not mind giving Jeremy her address. After all, searching it up would be an easy feat

address, she hung

What’s wrong?

as Madeline was about to call

happened, Madeline quickly ran to the storeroom where the sound

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

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

Madeline comforted Lily before walking over to squat in

kindly, reaching

the touch and hugged himself tighter

heart tighten at the strange reaction, her worry doubling. “Don’t be afraid, Jackson. Aunty Vera

place

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

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

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

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

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was Jackson

must have been feeling

arms. It was as if the only way to lessen his fear was

clench at the 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

hand to lightly pat the back of Jackson’s

alright now, Jack. It’s

relax and calm from his

Jackie okay, Mommy?” Lily walked over

you

on, Jackie, let’s go eat some snacks together! Mommy’s cake is

to finally pull

up to stare at Madeline Crawford. Slowly but surely, a red blush of

“Sorry.” He suddenly apologized.

with familiarity in Madeline’s

Jackson’s small cheeks. “What are you apologizing for,

as fast as it came in Jackson’s eyes as he took in Madeline’s

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

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

she watched Jackson caringly wipe off the butter smudged

time reminding her

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

hesitated as he drank his orange juice, the light in his eyes slowly

to the question was clear

ago, she had watched Meredith heartlessly slash Jackson’s cheek

demon for being able to remain aloof

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

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

Jackson any attention? Had Jeremy left Jackson to

putting a hold on her questions. Ruffling his

think that I look a lot like someone you know who’s named

her before he nodded. “I thought you were Maddie

I’m sure your mother told you that Maddie was

her words. Then, he started to shake

horrible woman.

were certain, and his

an indescribable feeling started to bubble in her

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Jackson Whitman trust her so much despite his young

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

mind wavering at the

“Of course.”

smile

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

corners of Jackson’s mouth as he smiled.

into her chest at the child’s

too long after,

house, but Madeline held

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 a gentle and light

slowly shuffled to stand beside

of greeting his father, Jackson remained

her a

his gratitude. He wanted to say more but was interrupted by an untimely phone

the caller ID, he realized that it was from

spent a few seconds hesitating before accepting the call

me a woman called Vera Quinn had already taken our son away! What does she want? Why did she

was no way Madeline could not catch a word with how loud Meredith was

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

the speaker. “Jeremy, Jeremy, can

Crawford? You’re correct, I’ve kidnapped 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

“…”

voice, slowly

Meredith’s embarrassed and pissed expression, Madeline smiled and returned the phone to

Mr.

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

waved back. “Bye-bye, Big

nodded and quickly closed the

an ironic smile when she saw

as he found her

tailored suit, Jeremy’s divine aura attracted numerous

made a beeline to speak to Madeline, going

result, he wishes that you could attend the 50th anniversary of the founding of

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

to stare into Jeremy’s

you, Mr. Whitman? You, too, suspect

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

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over him when he recognized the sarcasm and disdain in

his gaze drilled

such, it’d be great if you would stop looking for me, Mr. Whitman. I really

“It won’t happen again.”

to say after a moment of

he bent his head to lean closer

you, it won’t happen

admitting to

remained silent under her

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

the other day. He was not

was all it was. A

Now, he was awake.

the woman before him to be

Jeremy’s quietness

Mr. Whitman. After all, offending you would do no

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

was going to reveal the other side of Meredith in front of

invitation, Madeline quickly mailed it

the counter of a store to pick up

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

here, I’d say they match

“This won’t do. This is too cheap for a person of my status. Don’t you have

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

with this

put up on a pedestal with the shop assistants’

felt rather unsatisfied. Her gaze wandered until it fell on

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

gown has already

from another warehouse.” Meredith was displeased. Desire was apparent in her gaze

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

Meredith’s expression fell slightly while the possessiveness in

their pre-ordered gown hasn’t arrived yet. You should wrap this dress

“I…”

customer is more important than long-term ones like me?” Madeline urged

before breaking out into fawning smiles

for you now,”

sense how Madeline lost to you, Miss Crawford. How could she possibly match your bossiness? She was

as she waited happily for the shop assistant to wrap the dress up

expression darkened as she whipped her head around. A few shop assistant’s

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?”

after all, Miss Crawford. I don’t

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

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

Madeline, Meredith reached out to receive the shopping bag only

you doing, Vera Quinn?” Meredith roared

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 you

quirked meaningfully. “Do you like this gown,

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

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

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shop assistant who had threatened to call security. “Pick it up and take a look, then

her

didn’t know you’re Miss

their colleague’s reaction, the other salespeople came over to read

glance as they began apologizing to

shop attendants suddenly

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

take and read the card that was

sells jewelry. 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

in her hands, Meredith’s eyes were filled with suspicion and doubt despite the words ‘Vera Quinn’ boldly engraved

became the oldest daughter of the Montgomery family. She wanted to become one for this

expected the woman she hated so much to fulfill such requirements,

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

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.” She crossed her arms and

The one who

“What?” Meredith’s smile hardened.

pre-ordered the gown half a month ago as we’ve mentioned

“…” Meredith was speechless.

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

store members quickly stepped forward to form two lines as they bowed respectfully to bid Madeline farewell. “Have a nice day, Miss Quinn. Please come