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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 she could search for the kids, her phone

caller ID,

look for

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

grew silent

“My son’s with you? Send me

After all, searching it up

the address, she hung

wrong?

suddenly shouted just as Madeline was about to

that something may have happened, Madeline quickly ran to the

lights, she was shocked to find Jackson squinting in the corner with his head between his knees.

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

here.” Madeline comforted Lily before walking over

kindly,

at the touch and hugged himself tighter

worry doubling. “Don’t be

again to place a

and his expression looked lost. His round eyes were brimming with

when she was forcefully inducted into labor. Her heart stabbed with a pain

said, “What’s wrong, Jackson? Did something upset you? You can tell Aunty Vera. It’s alright, shh. It’s

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

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was Jackson running into her arms,

been

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

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

lightly pat the back of Jackson’s head, her voice

alright now, Jack. It’s

Madeline saw Jackson relax

Mommy?” Lily walked over and

worry.” Madeline smiled. “Mommy made you

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

Jackson seemed to finally

round eyes, his long eyelashes fluttering as he looked up to stare at Madeline Crawford. Slowly but

“Sorry.” He suddenly apologized.

echoed with familiarity

small cheeks. “What are

left as fast as it came in Jackson’s eyes as he took in Madeline’s gentle, kind smile. He

breath of relief when she saw that the state of Jackson’s emotions was

her chest as she watched the two children

caringly wipe off the butter smudged on the

this time reminding her of the

of earshot did Madeline dare to ask, “Hey, Jack. How does your mother normally treat

as he drank his orange juice, the

to the question

she had watched Meredith heartlessly slash

more than any demon for being able to remain aloof

a woman who preyed on her own son for status and

that warranted so much fear in him that he ran into her arms and called

paid Jackson any attention? Had Jeremy left Jackson

had Madeline putting a hold on her questions. Ruffling

I look a lot like

bore heavily into her before

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

her words. Then, he started to

isn’t a horrible woman. She

certain, and his

stunned as an indescribable feeling started

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so much despite

you Big Sis Vera from

nodded and smiled, her mind wavering at the

“Of course.”

a smile finally graced Jackson’s

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

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

into her chest at the child’s

too long after,

the house,

after all, the precious child of you and your beloved.” There was more to Madeline’s words that met the

Jackson nodded and slowly

his father, Jackson remained silent

duo gave her a strange and

his gratitude. He wanted to say more but was interrupted

the caller ID, he realized that it was

spent a few seconds hesitating before accepting

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.

was no way Madeline could not catch a word

with his lips apart, ready to respond. However, Madeline reached out to take his phone and

to sound from the speaker. “Jeremy, Jeremy, can

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

“…”

heard Madeline’s voice, slowly

pissed expression, Madeline smiled and returned the

Mr. Whitman’s life. Quite the

Jackson goodbye with a warm smile.

waved back. “Bye-bye, Big Sis

nodded and quickly closed the

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

by surprise as he found her working

Jeremy’s divine aura

a beeline to speak to Madeline, going

you could attend the 50th anniversary of the

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

that, she lifted her gaze to stare into Jeremy’s bottomless eyes.

don’t you, Mr. Whitman? You, too, suspect that I’m

when 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 in such a tone even if she was still alive, let alone speak

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a rush of unease wash over him when

gaze drilled into

you would stop looking for me, Mr. Whitman. I really don’t want to be treated as the

“It won’t happen again.”

to say after a moment

gaze fixated on her, he bent

promise you, it won’t happen

admitting to testing me the other day, Mr.

silent under her inquisitive

so. While the entire world was privy to how shamelessly in love Madeline

Jeremy had lost his mind the other day. He was not testing her, no. He

that was all it was. A

Now, he was awake.

not fantasize the woman before him to be

Jeremy’s quietness

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

Whitman Corporations’ anniversary was an event she

the other side of Meredith in front of the

Jeremy’s invitation, Madeline quickly mailed it off anonymously to

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

was met with the sight of Meredith who

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

“This won’t do. This is too cheap for a

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

this

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

Mr. Whitman with this

put up on a pedestal

on a

its unique style. I want

gown has already

displeased. Desire was apparent in her gaze as it bore

not cheap. It had to be ordered from overseas half a month before purchase, so this was the only one in

slightly while the

this dress. You can just tell the client their pre-ordered gown hasn’t arrived yet. You should

“I…”

telling me a casual customer is more important than long-term ones

a glance before breaking

up for you now,”

to you, Miss Crawford. How could she

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

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

I never thought you’d be able to afford something from such an expensive shop. Maybe selling jewelry does come with quite the salary, huh?” She

right. It really isn’t easy earning money. I’m not you, after all, Miss

smile she put on disappeared instantly as she turned to glare impatiently at the shop assistants. “Wrap it

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

only for Madeline

doing, Vera Quinn?” Meredith roared

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

things?” The corners of Madeline’s lips quirked meaningfully. “Do you like this gown, Miss

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

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

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assistants and the 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 a look, then

the words atop, her expression immediately

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

over to read the card

shifted immediately at a glance

was stunned to see the shop attendants suddenly apologize to Madeline, treating her

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

she disdainfully reached out to take and read the

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

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

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

hated so

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

that, she plucked the card

card, Vera? Let me tell you, someone has already pre-ordered

in the face, Madeline’s lips 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.

half a month ago as we’ve mentioned earlier and that person

“…” Meredith was speechless.

I go yet?” Madeline smiled at the sight of Meredith Crawford being close to blowing

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