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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.

on the coffee table. Before she could search

the caller ID, she

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 over the

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

line grew silent

“My son’s with you?

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

address, she

wrong? Jackie,

about to call the two children over

happened, Madeline quickly ran to the storeroom

Jackson squinting in the corner with his head between

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

alright, baby. Mommy’s here.” Madeline comforted Lily before walking over

kindly, reaching out to

the touch and hugged himself tighter in

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

reached out again to place a hand on Jackson’s

finally raised his head. His complexion was pale and his expression looked

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

Jackson’s head, 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 won’t let

pursed as he dove into Madeline’s arms.

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

been

way to lessen his fear

of distress on his small cheeks. It had been a long while since she had

lifted a hand to lightly pat the back of Jackson’s head,

alright now, Jack. It’s

comforting words, Madeline saw Jackson relax

Jackie okay, Mommy?” Lily walked over and

alright. Don’t worry.” Madeline smiled. “Mommy made you some snacks.

reached out a hand to Jackson. “Come on, Jackie, let’s go eat some snacks together! Mommy’s cake is the

finally pull

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

“Sorry.” He suddenly apologized.

with familiarity in Madeline’s

small cheeks. “What are you apologizing for, silly? You didn’t

took in Madeline’s gentle, kind smile. He envied Lillian for having such

breath of relief when she saw that the state of

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

the butter smudged on the

reminding her of the child

up to use the bathroom. Only when she was conveniently out of earshot did

orange juice, the light in his

answer to the question

had watched Meredith heartlessly slash

demon for being able to remain

preyed on her own son for status and wealth exist in

that warranted so much fear in

Had Jeremy left Jackson

her questions. Ruffling his adorable head, she

a lot like someone you know who’s

her before he nodded. “I thought you were

your mother told you that Maddie

her words. Then, he started to shake his

isn’t a horrible woman. She would never hurt

were certain, and his

as an indescribable feeling started to bubble in

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Whitman trust her so much despite his young age was

from

mind wavering at the memory of Jackson calling her

“Of course.”

smile finally graced Jackson’s

time Madeline had seen Jackson smile, be

as he smiled. He looked warm and adorable, just like

warmth flood into her chest at the child’s

too long after,

to enter the house, but Madeline held him

Whitman. He is, after all, the precious 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 light smile.

Jackson nodded and slowly shuffled to stand beside

his father, Jackson

father-son duo gave her a strange

Miss Vera.” Jeremy expressed his gratitude. He wanted to say

he realized that

seconds hesitating before accepting

me a woman called Vera Quinn

could not catch a word with how loud Meredith was

frown with his lips apart, ready to respond. However, Madeline reached

from the speaker.

your fiancé with me. You want to save them, don’t you? So how about

“…”

Madeline’s voice, slowly taking

Madeline smiled and returned the

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

warm smile. “Bye-bye, Jackson.

smiled and waved back. “Bye-bye,

and quickly

an ironic smile when she saw the grim expression Jeremy wore

Jeremy caught Madeline by surprise as he found her

tailored suit, Jeremy’s divine

speak to

Madeline Crawford. As a result, he wishes that you could attend the 50th anniversary of the founding of Whitman Corporation. The anniversary is in

any more unnecessary issues, let alone be suspected from time to time by

her gaze to stare into Jeremy’s bottomless

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

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

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felt a rush of unease wash over him when he recognized the sarcasm and disdain in Madeline’s

lips, his gaze drilled into Madeline’s

I

“It won’t happen again.”

his lips to say after a

her, he bent his head to lean closer to

it won’t

lightly. “Are you admitting to testing me the other

remained silent under her

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

day. He was

was all it was. A

Now, he was awake.

not fantasize the woman before him to be the one in his

quietness

Mr. Whitman. After all, offending you would do no good

as Madeline seemed, Whitman Corporations’ anniversary was an event

was going to reveal the other side of Meredith in front of the

mailed it off

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

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

Montgomery. Especially these few here, I’d say they match your aura

This is too cheap for a person of my status. Don’t you have something more

Meredith’s desire for more expensive outfits, the shop

about this style, Miss

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

Whitman with this evening

smiled arrogantly after being put up on a pedestal

on a mannequin as if she had been

its unique style. I want to try it on,”

“The gown has already been pre-ordered by another client,

warehouse.” Meredith was displeased. Desire

a rock and a hard place. This dress was handmade, so it was not cheap. It had to be ordered from overseas half

slightly while the possessiveness in

You can just 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 with

“I…”

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

shared a glance before breaking

wrap it up for you now,” a shop assistant

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

she waited happily for the shop

darkened as she whipped her head around. A few

“It’s you? I never thought you’d

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

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 assistants. “Wrap it up already!” She quirked an

moment, Miss Montgomery,” the shop assistants replied, wrapping up the

only for Madeline

doing, Vera

at Madeline’s behavior. “What are you doing,

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

like it

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

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shop assistants 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,

picked up the card. Reading the words atop, her expression

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

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

a glance

was stunned to see the shop attendants suddenly

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

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

mocking words, doubt and unwillingness to believe the truth bleeding out of her eyes

were filled with suspicion and doubt despite the words

the oldest daughter of the Montgomery family. She wanted to become one for this store to

had never expected the woman she hated so much to fulfill such requirements,

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

she plucked the card from Meredith’s hands and turned

Let me tell you, someone has already pre-ordered that dress long ago.” She crossed her arms and smirked. “If I can’t have it, neither can

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

“What?” Meredith’s smile hardened.

pre-ordered the gown half a month ago as we’ve

“…” Meredith was speechless.

the sight

quickly stepped forward to form two lines as they bowed respectfully to bid Madeline farewell. “Have a