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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

the caller ID, she accepted the

were the one who told me not to look for you anymore, Miss

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

silent

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

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

sending the address, she hung up the

What’s wrong?

just as Madeline was about to call the two children over

may have happened, Madeline quickly ran to the storeroom

was shocked to find Jackson squinting in the corner with his head between his knees.

just playing hide and seek,

Mommy’s here.” Madeline comforted Lily before walking

wrong, Jackson?” she asked kindly, reaching out to

the touch and hugged himself tighter in

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

reached out again to place a hand on Jackson’s

was pale and his expression looked lost.

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

warm and soft as she said, “What’s wrong, Jackson? Did something upset you? You can tell Aunty

as he watched Madeline comfort him. His small lips pursed as he dove into Madeline’s arms. His voice trembled

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

must have been

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

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

lightly pat the back of Jackson’s head, her

alright now,

saw Jackson relax and

okay, Mommy?” Lily

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

Jackie, let’s go

her words, Jackson seemed to finally

as he looked up to stare at Madeline Crawford. Slowly but surely, a red blush of what looked like embarrassment tinted his handsome little

“Sorry.” He suddenly apologized.

echoed with familiarity in Madeline’s

caressed Jackson’s small cheeks. “What are you apologizing

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

inexplicable breath of relief when she saw that the state of Jackson’s

the two children sitting next

watched Jackson caringly wipe off the butter smudged on the corners of

time reminding her

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

his orange juice,

answer to the question was clear as

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

any demon for being able to remain aloof in the

such a woman who preyed on her own son for status

What had she done that warranted so much fear in him that he ran into her arms and called her his

attention? Had Jeremy left Jackson

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

lot like someone you know

heavily into her before he nodded. “I thought you

“What if I am this Maddie? I’m sure your mother told you that Maddie was a horrible woman,

solemn when he heard her words. Then,

isn’t a horrible woman. She would

were certain, and his

as an indescribable feeling started to

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much despite his young age was something Madeline had never

Vera from now on?” Jackson looked at Madeline

the memory of Jackson

“Of course.”

smile finally graced Jackson’s

had seen Jackson smile, be it three years ago or three

of Jackson’s mouth as he

felt warmth flood into her chest at the child’s

long after,

wanted to enter the house, but Madeline held

words that met the eye. Turning around,

slowly

father, Jackson remained silent

her

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

he realized that it

a few seconds hesitating

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?

no way Madeline could not catch a

respond. However, Madeline

to sound from the speaker. “Jeremy, Jeremy, can you hear me?

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

“…”

when she heard Madeline’s voice,

Meredith’s embarrassed and pissed expression, Madeline smiled and

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

goodbye with a warm smile.

smiled and waved back. “Bye-bye,

and quickly

saw the grim expression Jeremy

surprise as he found her working

divine aura attracted

to Madeline,

result, he wishes that you could attend the 50th anniversary of the founding of Whitman Corporation. The

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

she lifted her gaze to stare into Jeremy’s bottomless

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

you called me over to the club. You knew what you were 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

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over him when he recognized the sarcasm and disdain in

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.”

lips to say after a

fixated on her, he bent his head to lean

promise you, it won’t happen

chuckled lightly. “Are you admitting to testing me the other

remained silent under

was privy to how shamelessly in love Madeline was with Jeremy, Jeremy was the only

He was not testing her, no. He had fantasized

was all it was. A

Now, he was awake.

would not fantasize the woman before him to be the

quietness as

Whitman. After all, offending you would do no good to my

Madeline seemed, Whitman Corporations’ anniversary

to reveal the other side of Meredith in front of

Jeremy’s invitation, Madeline quickly mailed it off anonymously

that, she went to the counter of a store to pick

sight of Meredith who was being served

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

dresses to check the price tags. “This won’t do. This is too cheap for a person of my status. Don’t you have something more

way, please!” Elated by Meredith’s desire for more expensive outfits, the shop assistants immediately brought her to a

this style, Miss

season’s limited evening gown, Miss Montgomery. Its price is also very fitting of your status! I’m sure you’d be the center of everyone’s attention should you wear this to

match Mr. Whitman with this evening

being put up on a pedestal with the shop assistants’ singing her

it fell on a

this dress before? I like its unique style.

has already

from another warehouse.” Meredith was displeased. Desire

It had to be ordered from

slightly while the possessiveness in her eyes

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

“I…”

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

glance before breaking out into fawning smiles

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

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

as she waited happily for the shop assistant to wrap the dress up

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

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

I’m not you, after all, Miss Crawford.

she turned to glare

Miss Montgomery,” the shop assistants replied, wrapping up

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

doing, Vera Quinn?” Meredith

immediately 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 other’s

of Madeline’s lips quirked meaningfully. “Do you like this gown, Miss Crawford? What a

too? Just because you like it doesn’t mean it’s yours!” Meredith

it. We like it too. But liking it doesn’t mean

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arrogant Meredith, Madeline casually pulled out a card and threw it at the face of the shop assistant

assistant quickly picked up the card. Reading the words atop, her expression immediately

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

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

a glance as

see the shop attendants suddenly apologize

Meredith rolled her eyes in disagreement.

to take and read the card that

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 her eyes as she stared at Madeline. “You’re this brand’s

faint purple VIP card in her hands, Meredith’s eyes were filled with suspicion

Montgomery family. She wanted to become one for this store to further elevate her taste, yet she found herself unable to meet their requirements just

hated so much to fulfill such

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

the card from Meredith’s

that card, Vera? Let me tell you, someone has already pre-ordered that

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

“What?” Meredith’s smile hardened.

true, Miss Montgomery. Someone has already pre-ordered the gown half a month

“…” Meredith was speechless.

yet?” Madeline smiled at the sight

respectfully to bid Madeline farewell. “Have a nice day, Miss Quinn.