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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

the caller ID, she accepted

call? I thought you were the one who told me not to look for you anymore, Miss Vera.” Jeremy’s alluring baritone voice sounded over the

back, Mr. Whitman? I understand that work

line grew silent at her

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

giving Jeremy her address. After all, searching it up would be an easy feat for him if

the address, she hung

wrong? Jackie,

suddenly shouted just as Madeline was about to call

may have happened, Madeline quickly ran

his head between his knees. The boy’s arms were

I were just playing hide and seek,

Madeline comforted Lily before walking

asked kindly, reaching out to touch his

at the touch and hugged himself

heart tighten at the strange reaction, her worry doubling. “Don’t

to place

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

a reason unbeknownst to 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 akin to

her tone warm and soft as she said, “What’s wrong, Jackson? Did something upset you? You can tell Aunty

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

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have expected was Jackson running into her arms, calling her

been feeling terrified and

as if the only way to lessen his fear was

distress on his small cheeks. It had been a long while

pat the back of Jackson’s

alright now,

her comforting words, Madeline saw Jackson relax and calm from his

okay, Mommy?” Lily walked over and asked

be alright. Don’t worry.” Madeline smiled. “Mommy made you some

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

seemed to finally pull

he looked up to stare at Madeline Crawford.

“Sorry.” He suddenly apologized.

with

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

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

when she saw that the state of Jackson’s emotions was

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

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

heart clenched again, this time reminding her of the child

when she was conveniently out of earshot did Madeline dare to ask, “Hey,

as he drank his orange juice, the light in his

answer to the question

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

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

on her own son for status and wealth exist in this

she done that warranted so much fear in him that he ran into her

attention? Had Jeremy left Jackson to deal with

putting a hold on her questions. Ruffling his adorable

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

bore heavily into her before he nodded. “I thought you were Maddie

your mother told you that Maddie was a horrible woman, didn’t she? That this Maddie had hurt you

expression grew solemn when he heard her words. Then, he started to shake his head

definitely isn’t a horrible woman. She would

were certain, and his

indescribable feeling started to bubble

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Whitman trust her so much despite his young age

Vera from now on?” Jackson looked

smiled, her mind wavering at the

“Of course.”

smile finally

Madeline had seen Jackson smile, be

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

felt warmth flood into her chest at the child’s

long after, Jeremy

wanted to enter the house, but Madeline held

words that met the eye. Turning around, she fired Jackson a gentle and light smile. “Come on, Jack, your father’s here to fetch

slowly shuffled

Jackson remained

gave her

to say more but was interrupted by an untimely

ID, he realized that

few seconds hesitating before accepting the call

drifted in from 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 we supposed to do now, Jeremy?

was no way Madeline could not catch a word

with his lips apart, ready to respond. However, Madeline reached out to take his phone and placed it

screams continued to sound from the speaker. “Jeremy,

with me. You want to save them, don’t you? So how about you bring the ransom to my house? Oh,

“…”

voice, slowly

expression, Madeline smiled and returned

Mr.

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

waved back. “Bye-bye, Big

quickly closed

out an ironic smile when she saw the grim expression Jeremy wore

as

a tailored suit, Jeremy’s divine aura attracted numerous

to speak to Madeline, going straight to the

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

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

gaze to stare

You, too,

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

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felt a rush of unease wash over him when

his lips, his gaze drilled into

for me, Mr. Whitman. I really don’t want to be treated as the dead again.” Madeline rejected

“It won’t happen again.”

say after a moment

gaze fixated on her, he bent his head to lean

it won’t

admitting to testing me the other day, Mr.

silent under

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

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

that was all it was.

Now, he was awake.

fantasize the woman before him to be the one

took Jeremy’s quietness as

Whitman. After all, offending you would

seemed, Whitman Corporations’ anniversary

was going to reveal the other side of Meredith in

Jeremy’s invitation, Madeline quickly mailed it

to the counter of a store to

store, Madeline was met with the sight of Meredith who was being served enthusiastically by several

few here, I’d say

dresses to check the price tags. “This won’t do. This is

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

about this

limited evening gown, Miss Montgomery. Its price is also very fitting of your status! I’m sure you’d be the center of everyone’s attention should you wear this

You’d match Mr. Whitman with this evening

on a pedestal with

gaze wandered until it fell on a mannequin

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

smiled awkwardly. “The gown has already been

warehouse.” Meredith was displeased. Desire was apparent in

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

her, Meredith’s expression fell slightly while the possessiveness in her

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…”

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

glance before

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

How could she possibly match your bossiness? She was never

had not expected such a sentence to come from behind her as she waited happily for

her head around. A few shop assistant’s gazes fell on her as

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?”

you, after all, Miss Crawford. I don’t get to spend my family

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 eyebrow at

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

only for Madeline to take it neatly before

you doing, Vera Quinn?” Meredith roared in

Madeline’s behavior.

meaningfully. “Do you like this gown, Miss Crawford? What

too? Just because you like it

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

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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

up the card. Reading the words atop, her

I’m so sorry! I didn’t know you’re

other salespeople came over

shifted immediately at a glance as they

the shop attendants suddenly apologize to

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

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

eyes were filled with suspicion and doubt despite

She wanted to become one

had never expected the woman she hated so much to fulfill

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

card from Meredith’s hands and turned

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

think you’re mistaken. The one who can’t have it is you, Meredith Crawford. The gown has been mine

“What?” Meredith’s smile hardened.

true, Miss Montgomery. Someone has already pre-ordered the gown half a month ago as we’ve mentioned earlier

“…” Meredith was speechless.

can I go yet?” Madeline smiled at the

they bowed respectfully to bid