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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.

the freshly baked cake and orange juice on the coffee table. Before she could search for the kids,

the caller ID, she accepted the

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

the calls from your son’s class teacher before you called me back, Mr. Whitman? I understand that work

line grew silent at her

after, Jeremy’s voice sounded from the speaker again. “My son’s with you? Send me your address. I’ll be there

searching it up would be an easy feat

she hung up

What’s wrong? Jackie,

just as Madeline was about

that something may have happened, Madeline quickly ran to the

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

hide and seek, Mommy. Then, he suddenly hid

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

she asked kindly, reaching out to

and hugged himself tighter

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

again to place a hand

his expression looked lost. His round eyes were brimming

feeling resembled the time when she was forcefully inducted into labor. Her heart stabbed with a

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

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

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expected was Jackson

have been feeling terrified

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

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

hand to lightly pat the back of Jackson’s

alright now, Jack. It’s

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

okay, Mommy?” Lily walked over and asked

you some snacks. How about you

Jackson. “Come on, Jackie, let’s go

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.

with familiarity in

“What are you apologizing for, silly? You

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

when she saw that the state of Jackson’s emotions

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

the butter smudged on

again, this time reminding her of the child she

of earshot did Madeline dare to ask,

drank his orange juice, the light

the question was clear

she had watched Meredith heartlessly slash Jackson’s cheek with a fruit

demon for being able to remain aloof in the face

her own son for status and wealth exist in this

manner. What had she done that warranted so much fear in him that he ran into her arms and called

any attention? Had Jeremy left Jackson to

hold on her questions. Ruffling his adorable head,

look a lot like someone you know who’s named

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

you that Maddie

when he heard her words. Then, he

definitely isn’t a horrible woman. She

certain, and

an indescribable feeling

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so much despite his young age was something Madeline

I call you Big Sis Vera from now on?” Jackson

her mind wavering at the memory of Jackson calling

“Of course.”

a smile finally graced Jackson’s

first time Madeline had seen Jackson smile, be it three years ago or

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

into her

too long after,

the house, but Madeline

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 home. You can always come

slowly shuffled

his father, Jackson remained

gave her a strange

Vera.” Jeremy expressed his gratitude. He wanted to say more but was interrupted by an untimely phone

ID, he realized that it was from

a few seconds hesitating before accepting the call

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

Madeline could not catch a word with how

with his lips apart, ready to respond. However,

the speaker. “Jeremy,

did I kidnap your son, but I also have your fiancé with me. You want to save

“…”

she heard Madeline’s voice, slowly taking in the other

Madeline smiled

Mr. Whitman’s life. Quite the high

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

waved back. “Bye-bye, Big Sis

quickly closed

ironic smile when she saw

surprise as he found

Jeremy’s divine aura attracted

beeline to speak to Madeline, going straight to

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

I don’t want to attract any more unnecessary issues, let alone be suspected from time to

gaze to stare into Jeremy’s bottomless

Whitman? You, too, suspect

you called me 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

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unease wash over him when

his lips, his gaze

stop looking for me, Mr. Whitman. I really don’t want to be

“It won’t happen again.”

lips to say after a moment

fixated on her, he bent his head to

you, it won’t happen

chuckled lightly. “Are you admitting to testing

under her inquisitive

the entire world was privy to how shamelessly in love Madeline was

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

all

Now, he was awake.

the woman before him

took Jeremy’s quietness

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

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

all, she was going to reveal the other side of

mailed it

to pick up the

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

these few here, I’d say they match your aura very well.” The shop assistants praised

is too cheap for a person of my

more expensive outfits, the shop assistants immediately brought her to a side for more

about this style,

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 to the Whitman Corporation’s 50th

with this evening gown, Miss

on a pedestal with the shop assistants’ singing her praises after

gaze wandered until it fell on a mannequin as if she

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

already been pre-ordered by another client,

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

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

expression fell slightly while

gown hasn’t arrived yet. You should wrap

“I…”

are you still waiting for? Are you telling me a casual customer

shop assistants shared a glance before breaking out into fawning smiles

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

how Madeline lost to you, Miss Crawford. How could she possibly

from behind her as she

she whipped her head around. A

sinister, but the smile remained on her face in the public setting. “It’s you? I never thought you’d be

Miss Crawford. I don’t get to spend my family wealth without working for

Meredith’s lips 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 an eyebrow

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

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

you doing, Vera Quinn?” Meredith roared in

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

you like this

you like it doesn’t mean it’s yours!” Meredith smirked

You’re not the only one who likes it. We like it too. But liking

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the shop assistant who had threatened to call security. “Pick it up and take a look, then tell me whether I’m allowed

atop, her expression immediately shifted into an

didn’t know you’re Miss Quinn! I’m

other salespeople came over to read the card

shifted immediately at a glance as

see the shop attendants suddenly apologize to Madeline, treating her with

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

as she disdainfully reached out to take and read the card that

face fell amidst her mocking words, doubt and unwillingness to believe the truth bleeding out of her eyes as she stared at

hands, Meredith’s eyes were filled with suspicion

Montgomery family. She wanted to become one for this store to further elevate her taste, yet she found herself

hated so

as she turned to face Meredith’s fuming face.

plucked the card from Meredith’s hands

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

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

“What?” Meredith’s smile hardened.

Someone has already pre-ordered the gown half a month

“…” Meredith was speechless.

at the sight of Meredith Crawford being close

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