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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.

orange juice on the coffee table. Before she could search for the

ID, she accepted the

me not to look for you anymore, Miss Vera.” Jeremy’s alluring baritone voice

chuckled. “Didn’t you realize 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 the loving nurture of his

grew silent at her

again. “My son’s with you?

did not mind giving Jeremy her address. After all, searching it up would be an easy feat for him if he truly wanted to

the address, she

What’s wrong? Jackie,

Madeline was about to

happened, Madeline quickly ran to the

find Jackson squinting in the corner with his head between his

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

comforted Lily before walking over to

kindly, reaching out to touch his

and

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

out again to place a

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

break at the sight. The feeling resembled the time when she was forcefully inducted into labor. Her heart stabbed with a pain that was akin to losing a

Did something upset you? You can tell Aunty Vera. It’s alright, shh. It’s going to

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

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last thing Madeline could ever have expected was Jackson running into her arms, calling

must have been

if the only way to lessen his fear was to hold her tight with both

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

pat the back of Jackson’s head,

alright now, Jack. It’s

saw Jackson relax and calm

Lily walked over and asked

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

Jackson. “Come on, Jackie,

words, Jackson seemed to finally

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

“Sorry.” He suddenly apologized.

words echoed with familiarity in

warmly and gently caressed Jackson’s small cheeks. “What are you apologizing for, silly? You didn’t

as he took in Madeline’s gentle, kind smile. He envied Lillian

when she saw

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

when she watched Jackson caringly wipe off the

again, this time reminding her

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

he drank his orange juice,

the question

ago, she had watched Meredith heartlessly slash Jackson’s

than any demon for being able

own son for status and wealth

Jackson would act in such a weird manner. What had she done that

Had Jeremy left Jackson to deal with Meredith’s

hold on her questions. Ruffling his adorable

I look a lot like someone you know who’s named Maddie,

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

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

words. Then, he started to shake his

isn’t a horrible woman. She would never

words were certain, and

indescribable feeling started to bubble in

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despite his young age was something Madeline had never

you Big Sis Vera from now on?” Jackson looked

nodded and smiled, her mind wavering at the memory

“Of course.”

smile finally graced

Jackson smile, be it three years ago or three years

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

felt warmth flood into her chest at the child’s angelic

long

to enter the house, but Madeline

Madeline’s words that met the eye. Turning around, she fired Jackson a gentle

slowly shuffled to

of greeting his father, Jackson remained

father-son duo gave her a strange and distant

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

caller ID, he

seconds hesitating before accepting the

the kindergarten but the teacher told me a woman called Vera Quinn had already taken our son away!

way Madeline could not catch a word with how loud Meredith

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

from the speaker. “Jeremy, Jeremy, can you hear

me. You want to save them, don’t you? So how about you bring the

“…”

froze when she heard Madeline’s voice, slowly taking in the

Meredith’s embarrassed and pissed expression, Madeline smiled and returned the phone to

love of Mr. Whitman’s life. Quite the high

a warm

back. “Bye-bye, Big Sis

and quickly

when she saw the grim

Madeline by surprise as

Jeremy’s divine

to Madeline,

could attend the 50th anniversary of the founding of

want to attract any more unnecessary

that, she lifted her gaze to

you, Mr. Whitman? You, too, suspect

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

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when he recognized the sarcasm and disdain

lips, his gaze drilled into

such, it’d be great if you would stop looking for me, Mr. Whitman. I really don’t want to

“It won’t happen again.”

parted his lips to say after a

bent

promise you, it

lightly. “Are you admitting to testing me the other day, Mr.

under her

shamelessly in love Madeline was with Jeremy, Jeremy was

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

that was all it

Now, he was awake.

woman before him to be the one in

quietness

being said, I shall accept your invite, Mr. Whitman. After

Whitman Corporations’ anniversary was an event she needed

to reveal the other side of

quickly mailed it

counter of a store to pick up the gown

the sight of Meredith who was

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

tags. “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

this

status! I’m sure you’d be the center of everyone’s attention should you wear this to the Whitman

You’d match Mr. Whitman with this evening gown,

on a pedestal with the shop assistants’

Her gaze wandered until it fell on a

this dress before? I like its unique

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

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

dress was handmade, so it was not cheap. It had to

fell slightly while the possessiveness in her

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

“I…”

still waiting for? Are you telling me a casual customer is more important

shared a glance before breaking out

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

she possibly

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

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

you? 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?”

isn’t easy earning money. I’m not you, after all, Miss Crawford. I don’t get to spend my family wealth without working

fake smile she put on disappeared instantly as she turned to glare impatiently

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

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

you doing, Vera Quinn?”

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

meaningfully. “Do you like this gown, Miss Crawford? What a shame,

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 doesn’t mean it belongs to you! Please

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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

Reading the words atop, her expression immediately shifted into an embarrassed one.

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

other salespeople came over to read

a glance as they

shop attendants

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

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

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 truth bleeding out of

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

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 to further elevate her taste, yet she found herself unable

never expected the woman she hated so much

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

she plucked the card from Meredith’s hands and turned

Madeline. “So what if you have that card, Vera? Let me tell you, someone has already pre-ordered that dress long ago.” She crossed her arms and

The

“What?” Meredith’s smile hardened.

pre-ordered the gown half a month ago

“…” Meredith was speechless.

the sight of Meredith Crawford being

they bowed respectfully to bid Madeline farewell. “Have a nice