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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.

freshly baked cake and orange juice on the coffee table. Before

the caller ID, she

I thought you were the one who told me not to look for you anymore, Miss

you called me back, Mr. Whitman? I understand that

grew silent at

voice sounded from the speaker again. “My son’s

it up would be an easy feat for him if

address, she hung up the

wrong? Jackie,

was about to call the two children over

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

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

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

Lily before

she asked kindly, reaching out to touch his

touch and hugged himself tighter

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

again to place a hand on

complexion was pale and his expression looked lost. His

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

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 be okay. Aunty Vera’s here. I won’t let anyone hurt

as he watched Madeline comfort him. His small lips pursed as he dove into Madeline’s arms. His voice trembled as he shook. He called out to Madeline.

Sinner

Madeline could ever have expected was Jackson

must have been feeling

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

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

the back of

now,

relax and

okay, Mommy?” Lily

worry.” Madeline smiled. “Mommy made you some snacks. How

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

words, Jackson seemed to finally pull himself out of

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

“Sorry.” He suddenly apologized.

echoed with familiarity in

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

took in Madeline’s gentle, kind smile. He envied

an inexplicable breath of relief when she saw that the state of

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

off the butter

time reminding her of the child

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

juice, the light in his

question

watched Meredith heartlessly

any demon for being able to remain aloof in the face of her

preyed on her own son for status and wealth exist

the point that Jackson would act in such a weird manner. What had she done that warranted so much fear in him that he ran into

paid Jackson any attention? Had Jeremy left Jackson to deal with

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

I look a lot like someone you know

gaze bore heavily into her before he

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

her words.

horrible woman. She would

words were certain, and his eyes were exceptionally

stunned as an indescribable feeling started to bubble in her

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

Sis Vera from now on?” Jackson

wavering at the memory of Jackson calling

“Of course.”

smile finally graced Jackson’s

had seen Jackson smile, be it three

as he

flood into her

too long after, Jeremy

the house, but Madeline held

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

nodded and slowly

of greeting his father, Jackson remained

father-son duo gave her a strange and

his gratitude. He wanted to

he

seconds hesitating before accepting the call

the kindergarten but the teacher told me a woman called Vera Quinn had already

Madeline could not catch a word with how loud

ready to respond. However,

high-pitched screams continued to sound from the speaker. “Jeremy, Jeremy,

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 how about you bring the ransom to my

“…”

heard Madeline’s voice, slowly taking

and pissed expression, Madeline smiled and returned

the legendary love of Mr. Whitman’s life. Quite

with a warm smile.

waved back. “Bye-bye, Big Sis

and quickly closed

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

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

divine

a beeline to speak to

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

want to attract any

lifted her gaze to stare into Jeremy’s bottomless

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

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

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felt a rush of unease wash over him when he recognized the sarcasm and disdain

his gaze

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

“It won’t happen again.”

parted his lips to say after a moment

his gaze fixated on her, he bent his head to lean

promise you, it

chuckled lightly. “Are you admitting to testing me the

silent under her inquisitive

entire world was privy to how shamelessly in love Madeline was with Jeremy, Jeremy was the only one who knew he

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

all

Now, he was awake.

the woman before him to be the one in his

quietness

“With that being said, I shall accept your invite, Mr. Whitman.

as Madeline seemed, Whitman Corporations’ anniversary

going to reveal the other side of Meredith in

quickly mailed it off

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

small world it was. After entering the store, Madeline was met with the sight of Meredith who was being served enthusiastically by several assistants. She did not even realize

latest styles from last week, Miss Montgomery. Especially these few here, I’d say they match your aura

to check the price tags. “This won’t do. This is too cheap for a person of my status.

Elated by Meredith’s desire for more expensive outfits, the shop assistants immediately brought

about this style, Miss

also very fitting of your status! I’m sure you’d be the center

Mr. Whitman with this evening gown,

smiled arrogantly after being put up on a pedestal with the

felt rather unsatisfied. Her gaze wandered until it fell on a mannequin as if she had been

like its

has already been pre-ordered

was displeased. Desire was apparent in her gaze as

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 month before purchase, so this was the only one in the entirety of

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

arrived yet. You should wrap this

“I…”

Are you telling me a casual customer

glance before breaking

you now,” a shop assistant said as

Crawford. How could she possibly match your bossiness? She was never your

as she waited happily for the shop assistant to wrap

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

public setting. “It’s you? I never thought you’d be able to

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

twitched as distaste settled on her face. The fake smile she put on disappeared instantly as she turned to glare impatiently at the shop assistants. “Wrap it up already!” She quirked

the shop assistants replied, wrapping up the gown and handing Meredith the

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

doing, Vera Quinn?” Meredith

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

Madeline’s lips quirked meaningfully. “Do you like this gown, Miss Crawford? What a shame, I

Just because you like

six-figure dress, Miss. You’re not the only one who likes it. We like it too. But liking it doesn’t mean it belongs to you! Please put the gown down, Miss, or

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of the shop assistant who had

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

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

salespeople came over to read the

immediately at a glance

shop attendants suddenly apologize to Madeline, treating

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

as she disdainfully reached out to take and

words, doubt and unwillingness to believe

card in her hands, Meredith’s eyes were filled with suspicion and doubt despite the

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 found herself

woman she hated

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

card from Meredith’s hands and turned

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 smirked. “If I can’t

into a victorious smile. “I think you’re mistaken. The one who can’t have it is

“What?” Meredith’s smile hardened.

half a month ago as we’ve

“…” Meredith was speechless.

yet?” Madeline smiled at the sight of

as they bowed respectfully to