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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.

cake and orange juice on the coffee

ID, she

not to look for you anymore, Miss Vera.” Jeremy’s alluring baritone voice sounded over the line, his tone

back, Mr. Whitman? I understand that work is important, but a child

line grew silent at her

“My son’s with you? Send me your address. I’ll be

it up

address, she

wrong?

was about to call

Madeline quickly ran to the storeroom

squinting in the corner with his head between his knees. The boy’s arms were

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

comforted Lily before walking over to squat in front of

Jackson?” she asked kindly, reaching

shook at the touch and hugged himself

worry doubling. “Don’t be afraid, Jackson. Aunty Vera won’t hurt

out again to place a hand on Jackson’s

his head. His complexion was pale and his expression

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

Did something upset you? You can tell

he dove into

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was Jackson running into

must have been feeling terrified and

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

at the signs of distress on his small cheeks. It had been a long while since she had felt such an

the back of Jackson’s head,

now, Jack. It’s

her comforting words, Madeline saw Jackson relax

Mommy?” Lily walked

you some snacks. How about you

Lillian reached out a hand to Jackson. “Come on, Jackie, let’s go eat some

finally pull

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

“Sorry.” He suddenly apologized.

with familiarity

caressed Jackson’s small cheeks. “What are

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

breath of relief when she saw that

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

she watched Jackson caringly wipe off the

this time reminding her

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

as he drank his orange juice, the light in his eyes

answer to the question was

had watched Meredith heartlessly slash Jackson’s

her more than any demon for being able to remain aloof in

such a woman who preyed on her own son

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

Jeremy left Jackson to deal with Meredith’s

had Madeline putting a hold on her questions. Ruffling his adorable head, she changed

look a lot like

gaze bore heavily into her before he nodded. “I thought you were Maddie in

that Maddie was

words. Then, he started to shake his head

woman. She would

were certain, and his eyes were exceptionally

indescribable feeling started to bubble in her

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so much despite his young age was something

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

the

“Of course.”

smile

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

appeared by the corners of Jackson’s mouth as he smiled. He

felt warmth flood into her chest at the child’s

too long

enter the house, but Madeline

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

father, Jackson remained silent by his

father-son duo gave her a strange and distant

you, Miss Vera.” Jeremy expressed his gratitude. He wanted to say more but was interrupted by

the caller ID, he

hesitating

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 Vera

catch a word with how loud Meredith was

to respond. However, Madeline reached out to take his phone and placed it

the speaker. “Jeremy, Jeremy, can you hear me?

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 my house? Oh, and call the

“…”

voice, slowly

embarrassed and pissed expression, Madeline smiled and

must be the legendary love of Mr. Whitman’s life.

warm smile. “Bye-bye, Jackson. See you

and waved back.

and quickly closed

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

Madeline by surprise as he found her working in the shop as

Jeremy’s divine aura attracted numerous

to Madeline, going

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

want to attract any more unnecessary issues, let alone be suspected from time to time by other people as your

to stare into Jeremy’s bottomless

you, Mr. Whitman? You, too, suspect that

Perhaps you’ve forgotten, Mr. Whitman, but everyone is well aware of how much you hated and were disgusted by Madeline Crawford.

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felt a rush of unease wash over him when he recognized the sarcasm and disdain

his gaze drilled

great if you would stop looking for me, Mr. Whitman. I really don’t want

“It won’t happen again.”

his lips to say after a

fixated on her, he bent his head to lean

you, it won’t

“Are you admitting to

silent under her

entire world was privy to how shamelessly in love Madeline was with Jeremy, Jeremy was the only one who knew he loved her

other day. He was not testing her, no. He had fantasized

was all it was.

Now, he was awake.

woman before him to be the

took Jeremy’s quietness

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

Madeline seemed, Whitman Corporations’ anniversary was an event

was going to reveal the other side of Meredith in

accepting Jeremy’s invitation, Madeline quickly mailed

went to the counter of a store to pick

with the sight of Meredith who was being served enthusiastically by several assistants.

Especially these few here, I’d say they match

the price tags. “This won’t do. This is

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

about this style,

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

Mr. Whitman with this evening gown,

being put up on a pedestal

wandered until it fell on a mannequin as if she had been enraptured by

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

smiled awkwardly. “The gown has already been pre-ordered

Desire was apparent in her gaze as it bore

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

slightly while

You

“I…”

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

before breaking out

wrap it up for you now,”

could she possibly match your bossiness? She was never your opponent to begin

behind her as she waited happily for the

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

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

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

she put on disappeared instantly as she turned to glare impatiently at the

the shop assistants replied, wrapping up

the shopping bag only for Madeline

you doing, Vera Quinn?” Meredith roared in

shop assistants were shocked as well, immediately standing on Meredith’s side to point fingers at Madeline’s behavior. “What are you

meaningfully. “Do you like

because you like it doesn’t mean it’s yours!”

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 to call

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

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

reaction, the other salespeople came over to read the card Madeline had thrown

immediately at a glance as they began apologizing

attendants suddenly apologize to

Meredith rolled her eyes in disagreement. “What’s so

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

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

hands, Meredith’s eyes were filled with suspicion and doubt despite the

ever since she became the oldest daughter of the Montgomery family. She wanted to become

the woman she hated so much to fulfill such

Meredith’s fuming face. “So can this

that, she plucked the card from Meredith’s hands

has already pre-ordered that

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 half

“What?” Meredith’s smile hardened.

has already pre-ordered the gown half a month

“…” Meredith was speechless.

smiled at the sight of Meredith Crawford being close to blowing

they bowed respectfully to bid Madeline