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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.

baked cake and orange juice on the coffee table. Before she could search for the kids, her

caller ID,

one who told me not to look for you anymore, Miss Vera.” Jeremy’s alluring baritone voice sounded over the line,

chuckled. “Didn’t you realize the calls from your son’s class teacher before you called me back, Mr.

silent at her

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

her address. After all, searching it up would be an easy feat for

the address, she hung up the

What’s wrong?

was about to call the

Madeline quickly ran to

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

hide and seek, Mommy. Then, he suddenly hid

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

asked kindly, reaching

touch and hugged

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

place

His complexion was pale and his expression looked lost.

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

Jackson? Did something upset you?

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

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

must have been

as if the only way to lessen his fear was

of distress on his small cheeks. It had been a long while since she had felt such an intrusive stab of pain

pat the

now, Jack.

relax and calm from his previous upset

Jackie okay, Mommy?” Lily

you

to Jackson. “Come on, Jackie, let’s go eat some snacks together! Mommy’s cake

finally pull

as he looked up to stare at Madeline Crawford. Slowly but surely, a

“Sorry.” He suddenly apologized.

with familiarity in

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

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

when she saw

she watched the two children sitting next to

Jackson caringly wipe off the butter smudged on the corners

time reminding her of the child

she was conveniently out of earshot did Madeline dare to

orange juice, the light in his

the question was

ago, she had watched Meredith heartlessly slash Jackson’s cheek

being able

preyed on her own son for status and wealth exist

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

never paid Jackson any attention? Had Jeremy left Jackson to deal with Meredith’s torture

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

look a lot like someone you know

before he nodded. “I thought you were

if I am this Maddie? I’m sure your mother told you that Maddie

he heard her words. Then,

a horrible woman. She would

and his eyes

indescribable feeling started to bubble in

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have Jackson Whitman trust her so much despite his young

call you Big Sis Vera from now

and smiled, her mind wavering at the memory of Jackson calling

“Of course.”

her reply, a smile

Jackson smile, be it three years

mouth as he smiled.

felt warmth flood into her chest at

long after, Jeremy

enter the house, but Madeline held

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

Jackson nodded and slowly shuffled

Jackson remained silent

her a strange

his gratitude. He wanted to say more but was interrupted

the caller ID, he realized that it was from

few seconds hesitating

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

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

However, Madeline reached out to take his phone and placed

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

I kidnap your son, but I also have your fiancé with me. You want to save them, don’t

“…”

she heard Madeline’s voice, slowly

embarrassed and pissed expression, Madeline

Mr. Whitman’s life. Quite the

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

back. “Bye-bye, Big

and quickly closed the

an ironic smile when she saw the grim expression

as he found her working

divine aura attracted numerous

beeline to speak to

could attend the 50th anniversary of the founding of Whitman Corporation.

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

to stare into Jeremy’s

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

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

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when he recognized

lips, his gaze drilled into Madeline’s

stop looking for me, Mr. Whitman. I

“It won’t happen again.”

his lips to say after a moment

her, he bent his

you, it

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

silent under

how shamelessly in love Madeline was with Jeremy, Jeremy was the only one who knew

was not testing

all it was. A

Now, he was awake.

him to be the one in his

quietness as

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

Corporations’ anniversary was an

the other side of Meredith

quickly mailed

counter of a store to pick up the

with the sight of Meredith who was being served enthusiastically by several assistants. She did not even realize

here, I’d say they match your aura very

took the dresses to check the price tags. “This won’t do. This is too cheap for a

desire for more expensive

about this style,

your status! I’m sure

Whitman with this

arrogantly after being put up on a pedestal with the shop assistants’

gaze wandered until it fell on a mannequin as if

like its unique style. I

“The gown has already been pre-ordered by another

warehouse.” Meredith was displeased. Desire was

was handmade, so it was not cheap. It had to be ordered from overseas half a month before purchase, so

her, Meredith’s expression fell slightly while the possessiveness in her eyes

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

“I…”

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

before breaking out into fawning

I’ll wrap it up for you now,” a shop assistant said as she took the

could she possibly match your bossiness? She was never your

come from behind her as she waited happily for the shop

whipped her head around. A few

public setting. “It’s you? I never thought you’d be able to afford something

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

corners of Meredith’s lips twitched as distaste settled on her face. The fake smile she put on disappeared instantly as she turned to glare impatiently at the shop

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

an arrogant glance at Madeline, Meredith reached out to receive the shopping bag only for Madeline to take it neatly before Meredith’s fingers could

doing, Vera Quinn?” Meredith roared in

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

meaningfully. “Do you like this

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

“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

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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 tell me whether

up the card. Reading the words atop, her

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

their colleague’s reaction, the other salespeople came over to read the

at a glance as they

shop attendants suddenly apologize to Madeline, treating her with

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

out to take and read the card that was

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

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

family. She wanted to become one for this store to further elevate her taste, yet she found

woman she hated so much to fulfill such

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

she plucked the card from Meredith’s

“So what if you have that card, Vera? Let me tell you, someone has already pre-ordered

into a victorious smile. “I think you’re mistaken. The one who can’t have it is you, Meredith Crawford. The gown has

“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 is…

“…” Meredith was speechless.

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

stepped forward to form two lines as they bowed respectfully to bid Madeline