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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

caller ID,

me not to look for you anymore, Miss Vera.”

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

line grew silent at her

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

address. After all, searching it up would

sending the address, she hung up

What’s wrong?

Madeline was about

ran to the storeroom where the sound came

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

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

alright, baby. Mommy’s here.” Madeline comforted Lily before walking over to squat

she asked kindly,

touch and hugged

the strange reaction, her worry

again to place a

complexion was pale and his expression

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

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

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

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have expected was Jackson running into her arms, calling her

must have been feeling terrified and

way to lessen his fear

It had been a long while since she had felt such an intrusive stab of pain eating its way out

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

alright now, Jack.

saw Jackson relax and

Lily walked over and asked

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

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

seemed to finally pull himself out of that

his round eyes, his long eyelashes fluttering as he looked up to stare at Madeline Crawford. Slowly but surely, a red blush of what

“Sorry.” He suddenly apologized.

with familiarity in Madeline’s

Jackson’s small cheeks. “What

quick flash of envy left as fast as it came in Jackson’s eyes as he took in Madeline’s gentle, kind smile. He envied Lillian

when she saw that the state of Jackson’s

the two children sitting

Jackson caringly wipe off the butter smudged on the

reminding her

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

his orange juice, the

question was

heartlessly slash Jackson’s cheek with a fruit

scared her more than any demon for being able

preyed on her own son

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 her arms and

any attention? Had Jeremy left Jackson to deal with

her questions. Ruffling his adorable

lot like someone you know who’s

her words, Jackson’s gaze bore heavily into her before he nodded. “I thought you were Maddie

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

heard her words. Then, he started to shake his head

definitely isn’t a horrible woman. She would

words were certain, and his eyes were exceptionally

as an indescribable feeling started

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so much despite

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

the memory of Jackson calling her ‘Mom’ moments

“Of course.”

her reply, a smile finally

seen Jackson smile,

of Jackson’s mouth as

her chest at the child’s angelic

long

wanted to enter the house, but

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

and slowly shuffled

of greeting his father, Jackson remained silent

her

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

caller ID, he realized that it was

hesitating before accepting the

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

catch a word with how loud Meredith

she watched Jeremy frown with his lips apart, ready to respond. However, Madeline reached out to

screams continued to sound from 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 you? So how

“…”

voice, slowly taking in

and pissed expression, Madeline smiled and returned

legendary love of Mr. Whitman’s

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

smiled and waved back. “Bye-bye,

nodded and quickly closed the

when she saw the grim expression Jeremy wore from

Jeremy caught Madeline by surprise as he found her working in

a tailored suit, Jeremy’s divine aura attracted numerous envious

to speak to Madeline, going straight to

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

but I don’t want to attract any more unnecessary

her gaze to

don’t you, Mr. Whitman? You, too, suspect that I’m that damned ex-wife of

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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over him when he recognized the

his gaze

looking for me, Mr. Whitman. I really don’t

“It won’t happen again.”

parted his lips to say after a moment of

her, he bent his head

you, it won’t happen

to testing me the other day,

under her inquisitive

shamelessly in love Madeline was with Jeremy, Jeremy was the only one who

other day. He was not

was all it was.

Now, he was awake.

fantasize the woman before him to be the one in his

quietness as

she scoffed. “With that being said, I shall accept your invite, Mr. Whitman. After all, offending you would do no good to

Corporations’ anniversary was an event she

going to reveal the other side of Meredith in front

quickly mailed

went to the counter of a store to pick up the gown

with the sight of Meredith who was being served enthusiastically

styles from last week, Miss Montgomery. Especially these few here,

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

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

this

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

match Mr. Whitman with this evening gown, Miss

smiled arrogantly after being put up on a pedestal with the

gaze wandered until it fell on a mannequin

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

gown has already been pre-ordered by another client, Miss.

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

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 month before purchase, so

Meredith’s expression fell slightly while

this dress. 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…”

casual customer is more

assistants shared a glance before breaking out

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

lost to you, Miss Crawford. How could she possibly match your bossiness?

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

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

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

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

instantly as she turned to glare impatiently at the shop assistants. “Wrap it up already!” She quirked an eyebrow at Madeline. “Jeremy’s still waiting for me for

of course! One moment, Miss Montgomery,” the shop assistants replied,

out to receive the shopping bag only for Madeline to

doing, Vera

at Madeline’s behavior. “What are you doing, Miss? This belongs to Miss

of Madeline’s lips quirked meaningfully. “Do you like this gown, Miss Crawford?

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

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

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card and threw it at the face of the shop assistant who had threatened to

quickly picked up the card. Reading the words atop, her expression immediately shifted into

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

colleague’s reaction, the other salespeople came over

glance as

attendants suddenly apologize

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

and read the card that was

In the end, she’s just a person who sells jewelry. What’s so great…” Meredith’s face fell amidst her mocking words, doubt and unwillingness to believe the

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

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 unable

woman she hated so much to

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

the card

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 have

tugged into a victorious smile. “I think you’re mistaken. The one who can’t have it is you, Meredith Crawford. The gown has been mine since

“What?” Meredith’s smile hardened.

explained. “That’s true, Miss Montgomery. Someone has already pre-ordered the gown half a month ago as we’ve mentioned earlier and that person is… Miss Vera

“…” Meredith was speechless.

at the sight of Meredith Crawford being close to

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