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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,

ID, she accepted the

to look for you anymore, Miss Vera.” Jeremy’s alluring baritone voice sounded over the line,

you called me back, Mr. Whitman? I understand that work is important, but a

grew silent at

Jeremy’s voice sounded from the speaker again. “My son’s with you?

After all, searching it up would be an

she hung up

wrong?

shouted just as Madeline was about to call the two children over for

happened, Madeline quickly ran to the storeroom

in the corner with his head between his knees. The boy’s arms were wrapped around himself as he

at her. “Jackie and I were just playing hide

comforted Lily before walking over

she asked kindly, reaching out to touch

at the touch and hugged himself tighter in

her worry doubling. “Don’t

to place a

raised his head. His complexion was pale and his expression

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

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

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

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last thing Madeline could ever have expected was Jackson

have been feeling terrified and

into her arms. It was as if the only way to lessen his fear was to hold her

It had been a long while since she had

the back of Jackson’s head, her

now, Jack. It’s

words, Madeline saw Jackson relax and calm from his

okay, Mommy?” Lily walked over and asked

“Mommy made you

Jackie, let’s go eat some snacks together! Mommy’s cake

to finally pull himself out

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

“Sorry.” He suddenly apologized.

words echoed with familiarity

smiled warmly and gently caressed Jackson’s small cheeks. “What are you apologizing

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 familiar mother

sighing an inexplicable breath of relief when she saw

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

off the butter smudged on the corners of Lillian’s

clenched again, this time reminding her of the child

she was conveniently out of earshot did Madeline

his orange juice, the light in his

question

had watched Meredith heartlessly slash Jackson’s cheek with

any demon for being able

a woman who preyed on her own son for status and wealth exist in this

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

paid Jackson any attention? Had Jeremy left Jackson to

had Madeline putting a hold on her questions. Ruffling his

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

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

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

expression grew solemn when he heard her words. Then, he started to

isn’t a horrible woman. She

were certain, and his

an indescribable feeling

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Jackson Whitman trust her so much despite his young age

Vera from now

smiled, her mind wavering at the memory of Jackson calling

“Of course.”

smile finally

was the first time Madeline had seen Jackson smile, be

corners of Jackson’s mouth as he smiled. He looked

her

long after, Jeremy

the house,

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

nodded and slowly shuffled to

Jackson remained silent by

her

to

the caller ID, he realized that it was from

few seconds hesitating before accepting the call

the 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

was no way Madeline could not catch a word with how loud

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

the speaker. “Jeremy, Jeremy, can you hear

You’re correct, I’ve 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 my house? Oh,

“…”

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.

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

waved back. “Bye-bye,

nodded and quickly

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

Madeline by surprise as

a tailored suit, Jeremy’s divine aura attracted numerous

made a beeline to speak to Madeline, going straight to the

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

draw without lifting her head. “I’m sorry, but I don’t want to attract any more

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

too, don’t you, Mr. Whitman? You, too, suspect that I’m that damned ex-wife

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

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when

gaze drilled into Madeline’s

it’d be great if you would stop looking for me, Mr. Whitman. I really don’t want to be treated as the dead again.” Madeline rejected

“It won’t happen again.”

lips to say after

gaze fixated on her, he bent his head

it

chuckled lightly. “Are you admitting to testing

under

privy to how shamelessly in love Madeline was with

He was

was all

Now, he was awake.

fantasize the woman before him to be

quietness

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

as Madeline seemed, Whitman Corporations’ anniversary

was going to reveal the other side of

Madeline quickly mailed it off anonymously to

to the counter of a store to pick up the gown she

store, Madeline was met with the sight of Meredith who was being served enthusiastically by several assistants. She did not even

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

tags. “This won’t do. This is

desire for more expensive

this

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

You’d match Mr. Whitman with

up on a pedestal with the

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

like its unique style. I want to try

has already been pre-ordered by another client,

give her another one from another warehouse.” Meredith was displeased. Desire was apparent

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 half a month before purchase, so this

fell slightly while the possessiveness in her eyes

tell the client their pre-ordered gown hasn’t arrived yet. You should wrap this dress up for me if you want me to continue shopping

“I…”

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

a glance before breaking out into

you now,” a shop assistant said as

Madeline lost to you, Miss Crawford. How could she possibly match your bossiness? She was

to come from behind her as she waited happily for the shop

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

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

you, after all, Miss

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

One moment, Miss Montgomery,” the shop assistants replied, wrapping up the gown and handing Meredith

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

Vera

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

“Do you like this gown,

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

as 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

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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

quickly picked up the card. Reading the words atop, her expression immediately shifted into an embarrassed one. She flushed red as she bowed and

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

other salespeople came over to read the

glance as they began apologizing

see the shop attendants suddenly apologize to Madeline, treating

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

to take and read the card that was in

fell amidst her mocking words, doubt and unwillingness to believe the truth bleeding out of her eyes as she stared at Madeline. “You’re this brand’s

card in her hands, Meredith’s eyes were filled with suspicion and doubt despite the words ‘Vera Quinn’ boldly

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

woman she hated

fuming face. “So can this jewelry seller take the

card from

to stop Madeline. “So what if you have that card, Vera? Let me tell you, someone has already

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

“What?” Meredith’s smile hardened.

Miss Montgomery. Someone has already pre-ordered the gown half

“…” Meredith was speechless.

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

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