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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. Before she could search for

caller ID, she accepted the

the one who told me not to look for you anymore, Miss Vera.” Jeremy’s alluring baritone

back, Mr.

grew silent at her

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

all, searching it up would be an easy feat for him if he truly

the address, she hung up

wrong?

Madeline was about to call the

happened, Madeline quickly ran to

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

at her. “Jackie and I were just playing hide and seek, Mommy.

before

asked kindly, reaching out to touch his

shook at the touch and hugged

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

again to place a hand

his expression looked lost.

a reason unbeknownst to her, Madeline felt her heart break at the sight. The feeling resembled the time when she

“What’s wrong, Jackson? Did something upset you? You can tell

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

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could ever have expected was Jackson running into

must have been

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

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 way out of

lifted a hand to lightly pat the back of Jackson’s head, her voice

now, Jack.

relax and calm from his

Jackie okay, Mommy?” Lily walked over and asked

“Mommy made you some snacks. How about

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

Jackson seemed to finally pull himself out of that

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

“Sorry.” He suddenly apologized.

with familiarity in

“What are you apologizing for, silly?

came in Jackson’s eyes as he took in

inexplicable breath of relief when she saw that the state of

the two children sitting next to each other while eating the

she watched Jackson caringly wipe off the butter smudged on the

again, this time reminding her of the child she

the bathroom. Only when she was conveniently out of

he drank his orange juice,

answer to the question was

heartlessly slash

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

own son

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

any attention? Had Jeremy left Jackson to deal with Meredith’s

her

like someone you know who’s

her before

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

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

isn’t a horrible woman. She would never

and his eyes were

stunned as an indescribable feeling started to bubble

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Whitman trust her so much despite his young

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

mind wavering at the memory of Jackson calling her

“Of course.”

reply, a smile finally graced

first time Madeline had seen Jackson smile,

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

into her chest at

too long after,

enter the house, but Madeline held him

to Madeline’s words that met the eye. Turning around, she fired Jackson a gentle and light smile. “Come

slowly

Jackson remained silent by

gave her a strange and

expressed his gratitude. He wanted to say

he realized that it was from

hesitating before accepting

connected, Meredith’s complaints and wailing 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? I’m scared. What if Vera Quinn hurts Jack?

way Madeline could not catch a

to respond. However, Madeline reached out to take his phone and placed it by her ear

the speaker. “Jeremy, Jeremy, can you hear

In fact, not only did I kidnap your son, but I also have your fiancé with me. You want to save them, don’t

“…”

froze when she heard Madeline’s voice, slowly taking

Madeline

Mr.

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

waved back.

quickly closed the

an ironic smile when she saw

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

a tailored suit, Jeremy’s divine aura attracted

a beeline to speak to

As a result, he wishes that you 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, let alone be suspected from time to time by

gaze to stare into Jeremy’s bottomless

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

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

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of unease wash over him when he recognized the sarcasm

his lips, his gaze

Whitman. I really don’t want

“It won’t happen again.”

his lips to say

fixated on her, he bent his head to lean closer

you, it won’t

admitting to testing me the other day, Mr.

silent under her

shamelessly in love Madeline was with

day. He was

that was all it was.

Now, he was awake.

not fantasize the woman before him to be the one in his

took Jeremy’s quietness as

“With that being said, I shall accept your invite, Mr. Whitman. After all, offending you would do

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

going to reveal the other side of

Jeremy’s invitation, Madeline quickly mailed it off anonymously

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

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

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

is too cheap for a person

yes, of course! This way, please!” Elated by Meredith’s desire for more expensive outfits,

this style,

gown, Miss Montgomery. Its price is also very fitting of your status! I’m

You’d match Mr. Whitman with this evening

smiled arrogantly after being put up on a pedestal

wandered until it fell on a mannequin as if she had been

like its unique style. I want to try

awkwardly. “The gown has already been pre-ordered by another client,

Desire

a hard place. This dress was handmade, so it was not cheap. It had to

while the possessiveness in her

You should wrap this dress up for me if you want me

“I…”

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

shared a glance before breaking out into

wrap it up for you now,” a

lost to you, Miss Crawford. How could she possibly match your bossiness? She was never your opponent to begin

to come from behind her as she waited happily for the shop assistant to wrap the dress up for

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

her face in the public setting. “It’s you? I never thought you’d be able to afford something from such an expensive shop.

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

she 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

the shop assistants replied, wrapping

reached out to receive the shopping bag only for Madeline to take it neatly before

Vera Quinn?” Meredith roared

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

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

you like it doesn’t mean it’s yours!”

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 mean it belongs to you! Please put the gown down,

Sinner

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

Reading the words atop, her expression immediately shifted into an

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

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

at a glance as

see the shop attendants suddenly

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

reached out to take and read the

person who sells jewelry. What’s so great…” Meredith’s face fell amidst her mocking words, doubt and unwillingness to believe the truth bleeding out

her hands, Meredith’s eyes were filled with suspicion and doubt

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

woman she hated so much to

fuming face. “So can

plucked the card from

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.

The

“What?” Meredith’s smile hardened.

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

“…” Meredith was speechless.

the sight of Meredith

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