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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.

juice on the coffee table. Before she

the caller ID, she

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

chuckled. “Didn’t 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

silent

again. “My son’s with you? Send me your

all, searching it up would

address, she hung up the

What’s wrong?

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

ran to

to find Jackson squinting in the corner with his head between his knees.

her. “Jackie and I were just playing hide and

before walking over

asked kindly, reaching

shook at the touch and hugged

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

to place a hand on Jackson’s

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

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

and 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

reddened 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

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was Jackson running into her arms, calling

have been

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

clench at the signs of distress on his small cheeks. It had been a long while since

lightly pat the back of Jackson’s head, her

now,

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

Lily walked over and asked

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

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

seemed to finally pull himself out

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

“Sorry.” He suddenly apologized.

words echoed with

caressed Jackson’s small cheeks. “What are you apologizing for, silly? You didn’t do anything

flash of envy left as fast as it came in Jackson’s eyes as he took in Madeline’s gentle, kind

found herself sighing an inexplicable breath of relief when she

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

caringly wipe off the butter smudged on the corners

this time reminding her of the

out of earshot did Madeline dare to

as he drank his orange juice, the light

question was clear

heartlessly slash

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

woman who preyed on her own son for status and wealth exist in

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

Jackson any attention? Had Jeremy left Jackson to

on her questions. Ruffling his adorable head, she changed

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

before he nodded. “I thought you were Maddie

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

he heard her words. Then, he

woman. She would never hurt

certain, and

was stunned as an indescribable feeling started to

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Jackson Whitman trust her so much despite

Vera from now

smiled, her mind wavering at the memory

“Of course.”

reply, a smile finally graced

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

mouth as he smiled. He looked warm and

warmth flood into her chest at the child’s

too long after, Jeremy

the house, but Madeline held him off

words that met the eye. Turning around, she fired Jackson a gentle and light smile. “Come on,

slowly shuffled to stand

father, Jackson remained

duo gave her

He wanted to say

caller ID, he realized that

seconds hesitating before accepting the call

Vera Quinn had

not catch a word with how loud Meredith

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

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

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 the police

“…”

Madeline’s voice, slowly taking in the other

expression, Madeline smiled

legendary love of Mr. Whitman’s life.

warm smile.

and waved back.

nodded and quickly

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

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

divine aura attracted numerous envious

speak to Madeline, going straight to the

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

to draw without lifting her head. “I’m sorry, but I don’t want to attract any more unnecessary issues, let alone be suspected from

that, she lifted her gaze to stare

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

how much you hated and were disgusted by Madeline Crawford. There was absolutely no way that you would cry for her in such

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him when he

lips, his gaze drilled

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

“It won’t happen again.”

parted his lips to say

her, he bent his head

promise you, it won’t

to testing me

silent under her inquisitive

Madeline was with Jeremy, Jeremy was the

Jeremy had lost his mind the other day. He was not

that was all it was. A

Now, he was awake.

would not fantasize the woman before him

took Jeremy’s quietness as silent

said, I shall accept your invite, Mr. Whitman. After all, offending you would do no good to

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

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

mailed it off anonymously to

counter of a store to pick up the gown

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

last week, Miss Montgomery. Especially these few here, I’d say

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

desire for more expensive outfits, the shop assistants immediately brought her

about this

evening gown, Miss Montgomery. Its price is also very fitting of your status! I’m sure you’d be the

with this

pedestal

Her gaze wandered until it fell on a mannequin as if she had

like its unique style. I want to try it on,” Meredith

gown has already been pre-ordered by another client,

another one from another warehouse.” Meredith was displeased. Desire was apparent in her gaze as it bore holes into

it was not cheap. It had to

while the

You can just 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…”

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

glance before breaking

up for you now,” a shop assistant said as

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

behind her as she waited happily for the shop assistant to wrap

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

on her face in the public setting. “It’s you? I never thought you’d be able

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

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 an eyebrow

Montgomery,” the shop assistants replied, wrapping up

shopping bag only for Madeline to take it neatly before Meredith’s fingers could touch the bag’s

Vera Quinn?” Meredith roared in

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

like this gown, Miss Crawford? What a shame, I like

it too? Just because you like it doesn’t mean it’s

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 mean it belongs to you! Please put the gown down, Miss, or we’ll have

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

the words atop, her expression immediately shifted into an embarrassed one. She flushed

sorry! I didn’t know you’re Miss Quinn! I’m sorry, really! Please forgive

their colleague’s reaction, the other salespeople came over

immediately at a glance

see the shop attendants suddenly apologize

to her?” Meredith rolled her eyes in disagreement.

and read

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 of

faint purple VIP card in her hands, Meredith’s eyes were filled with suspicion

She wanted to become one for this store to further elevate her taste, yet she found herself unable to meet their requirements just

expected the woman she hated so much

face Meredith’s fuming face.

the card from Meredith’s hands and turned

someone has already pre-ordered that dress long ago.” She crossed her arms and smirked. “If I

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

“What?” Meredith’s smile hardened.

gown half a

“…” Meredith was speechless.

can I go yet?” Madeline smiled at the

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