Married by Mistake: Mr. Whitman’s Sinner Wife by Sixteenth Child

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?”

Married by Mistake Mr. Whitman’s Sinner Wife [Sixteenth Child] Chapter 192

“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.

Married by Mistake Mr. Whitman’s Sinner Wife [Sixteenth Child] Chapter 193

“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.

the caller ID,

did you call? I thought you were the one who told me not to look for you anymore, Miss Vera.” Jeremy’s alluring baritone voice sounded

the calls from your son’s class teacher before you called me back, Mr. Whitman? I understand that work is important, but a child also needs

grew silent at

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

mind giving Jeremy her address. After all, searching it up would be an easy feat for him if he truly wanted to

address, she hung up the

wrong? Jackie,

shouted just as Madeline was about to call

that something may have happened, Madeline quickly ran to

squinting in the corner with his head between his

innocently at her. “Jackie and I were just playing hide and seek, Mommy. Then, he suddenly hid in here and stopped

baby. Mommy’s here.” Madeline comforted Lily before walking over to squat in front of

wrong, Jackson?” she asked kindly, reaching out to

touch and hugged himself tighter

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

reached out again to place a hand

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

heart break at the sight. The feeling resembled the time when she was forcefully inducted into

her tone warm 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 Vera’s here. I

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

Mr. Whitman’s Sinner

have expected was Jackson running into her arms, calling her his

been

was as if the only way to lessen his fear was to

small cheeks. It had been a long while since she had

the back of Jackson’s head, her

now,

comforting words, Madeline saw Jackson relax and calm from

Jackie okay, Mommy?” Lily

“Mommy made you

out a hand to Jackson. “Come on, Jackie,

seemed to finally pull himself

Madeline Crawford. Slowly but

“Sorry.” He suddenly apologized.

words echoed with

small cheeks. “What are you apologizing for,

as fast as it came in Jackson’s eyes as he took in Madeline’s gentle, kind smile. He envied Lillian for having such a warm and

inexplicable breath of relief when she saw that the state of

children

watched Jackson caringly wipe off the butter smudged

this time reminding

Only when she was conveniently out of earshot

he drank his orange juice, the light in his

answer to the question was

had watched Meredith heartlessly slash Jackson’s cheek

more than any demon for being able to

woman who preyed on her own son for status and

that warranted so much fear

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

silence had Madeline putting a hold on her questions. Ruffling his adorable

like

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

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

her words.

woman. She would never

were certain, and his eyes were exceptionally

an indescribable feeling started to

Sinner Wife [Sixteenth Child] Chapter

despite his young age was something Madeline had

I call you Big Sis Vera from now

at the

“Of course.”

smile

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

the corners of Jackson’s mouth as he

into her chest

too long after,

wanted to enter the house, but Madeline held him

you and your beloved.” There was more to Madeline’s words that met the eye. Turning around, she fired Jackson a

nodded and slowly shuffled to stand

his father, Jackson remained silent by his

gave her

to say more but

caller ID, he realized that

spent a few seconds hesitating before

line 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

way Madeline could not catch a word with

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

to sound from the speaker. “Jeremy,

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 my

“…”

voice,

and pissed expression, Madeline smiled and returned the phone to

of Mr. Whitman’s life. Quite the high maintenance, I’d

a warm smile. “Bye-bye, Jackson.

smiled and waved back. “Bye-bye, Big

quickly closed the

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

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

suit, Jeremy’s divine aura

to speak to Madeline, going straight to

he wishes that you could attend the 50th anniversary of the

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

to stare

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

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

Whitman’s Sinner Wife [Sixteenth Child]

of unease wash over him when he recognized the sarcasm

gaze

if you would stop looking for me, Mr. Whitman. I

“It won’t happen again.”

say

his gaze fixated on her, he bent his head to lean

it won’t

you admitting to

remained silent under

world was privy to how shamelessly in love Madeline was with Jeremy, Jeremy was

his mind the other day. He was not testing her,

that was all it

Now, he was awake.

not fantasize the woman before him to be the one in

took Jeremy’s quietness as

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

Corporations’ anniversary was an event

to reveal the other side

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

to

After entering the store, Madeline was met with the sight of Meredith who was being served enthusiastically by several assistants. She did

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

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

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

about this

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

with

smiled arrogantly after being put up on a pedestal

still felt rather unsatisfied. Her gaze wandered until it fell on a mannequin as if she had been enraptured by the outfit

seen this dress before? I like its

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

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

fell slightly while

arrived yet. You should wrap this dress up for me if you want me to continue shopping with

“I…”

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

shared a glance before breaking out into fawning smiles

you now,” a

Crawford. How could she possibly match your bossiness? She was never your opponent

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

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

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

Miss Crawford. I don’t get

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 at Madeline. “Jeremy’s

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

only for Madeline to take it

Vera Quinn?” Meredith roared

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

like this gown, Miss Crawford? What a shame,

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

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

Mr. Whitman’s Sinner Wife [Sixteenth Child]

face of the shop assistant who had threatened to call security. “Pick it

picked up the card. Reading the words atop, her expression immediately shifted into an embarrassed one. She flushed

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

over to read the card Madeline had thrown

immediately at a glance as

the shop attendants suddenly apologize to Madeline, treating her

to her?” Meredith rolled her eyes in disagreement. “What’s so shocking

take and read the card that was in the assistant’s

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 truth bleeding out of her eyes as she stared at Madeline. “You’re

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

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 this store

woman she hated so much

face Meredith’s fuming face. “So can this jewelry seller

plucked the card

have that card, Vera? Let me tell you, someone has already pre-ordered that dress long ago.”

into a victorious smile. “I think you’re mistaken. The one who can’t have

“What?” Meredith’s smile hardened.

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

“…” Meredith was speechless.

the sight of Meredith Crawford

as they bowed respectfully to bid Madeline farewell. “Have