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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

caller ID,

you call? I thought you were the one who told me not to look for you anymore, Miss

son’s class teacher before you called me back, Mr. Whitman? I understand that

line grew silent at

“My son’s with you? Send me

all, searching it up would

she

wrong?

just as Madeline was about

Madeline quickly ran to

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

at her. “Jackie and I were just playing hide

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

asked kindly,

the touch and hugged himself tighter in

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

place a hand

His complexion was pale and his

when she was forcefully inducted into labor. Her heart stabbed with a pain that was akin

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 anyone hurt

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 to

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

been feeling terrified and

to lessen his fear was to hold her tight with both his hands while his

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

lightly pat the back of

alright now, Jack. It’s

Jackson relax and calm from his

Mommy?” Lily walked over

made you some snacks.

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

finally pull himself out of that

his round eyes, his long eyelashes fluttering as he looked up to stare at Madeline Crawford. Slowly but surely, a red blush of what looked like

“Sorry.” He suddenly apologized.

with familiarity in

warmly and gently caressed Jackson’s small cheeks. “What are you apologizing for, silly? You

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

sighing an inexplicable breath of relief when she saw

chest as she watched the two children sitting next to

Jackson caringly wipe off the butter smudged on the corners

heart clenched again, this time reminding her of

then, Lily got up to use the bathroom. Only when she was conveniently out of earshot did Madeline dare to ask, “Hey, Jack. How does your mother

drank his orange juice, the light in his

question was

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

for being able to remain aloof

woman who preyed on her own

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

paid Jackson any attention? Had Jeremy left Jackson to deal with

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

like someone

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

that Maddie was a horrible woman, didn’t she? That this Maddie had hurt you

her words. Then, he started

a horrible woman. She

and

stunned as an indescribable feeling started

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trust her so much despite his young age was something Madeline

from now on?”

and smiled, her mind wavering at the

“Of course.”

a smile finally

the first time Madeline had seen Jackson smile, be it three

Jackson’s mouth as he smiled. He

flood into her

long after, Jeremy

to enter the house,

after all, the precious child of you and your beloved.” There was more to Madeline’s words that met the eye.

Jackson nodded and slowly shuffled to stand beside

Jackson remained silent

her a

you, Miss Vera.” Jeremy expressed his gratitude. He wanted to say more but was

ID, he

spent a few seconds hesitating before accepting the call

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

way Madeline could not catch a word

lips apart, ready to respond. However, Madeline reached out to take his phone and

sound from the speaker. “Jeremy,

I also have your fiancé with me. You want to save them, don’t you? So how about you bring the ransom to

“…”

she heard Madeline’s voice,

and pissed expression, Madeline smiled and returned the

love of Mr. Whitman’s life.

Jackson goodbye with a warm

waved back. “Bye-bye, Big Sis

nodded and quickly closed

let out an ironic smile when she saw the grim

Jeremy caught Madeline by surprise as he found her working in the shop as

divine aura

to speak to Madeline, going straight to the

As a result, he wishes that you could attend the 50th anniversary of the founding of

“I’m sorry, but I don’t want to attract any more unnecessary issues, let

that, she lifted her gaze to stare

You,

doing when you held me and cried lovingly for Madeline. Perhaps you’ve forgotten, Mr. Whitman, but everyone is well aware of how much

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of unease wash over him when he recognized the sarcasm

his lips, his gaze drilled into Madeline’s

looking for me, Mr. Whitman. I

“It won’t happen again.”

lips to say after a

her, he bent his head to lean closer

it

chuckled lightly. “Are you admitting to testing me the

under

entire world was privy to how shamelessly in love Madeline was

mind the other day. He was not testing

all it

Now, he was awake.

him

quietness as silent

I shall accept your invite, Mr. Whitman. After all, offending you

anniversary was an event

she was going to reveal the other side

quickly mailed it off anonymously to

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

entering the store, Madeline was met with the sight of Meredith who was being served

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

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

by Meredith’s desire for more expensive outfits, the shop assistants immediately

this

of your status! I’m sure

with this

put up on a pedestal with

unsatisfied. Her gaze wandered until it fell on a mannequin as if she

seen this dress before? I like its unique style. I want to

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

another warehouse.” Meredith was displeased. Desire was apparent in her gaze as

It had to be ordered from overseas

while the possessiveness

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

“I…”

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

assistants shared a glance before breaking out into

up for you now,” a shop assistant

could she possibly match your bossiness? She

not expected such a sentence to come from behind her as she waited happily for the shop assistant to wrap

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

on her face in the public setting. “It’s 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,

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

fake smile she put on disappeared instantly as she turned to glare impatiently at the shop assistants. “Wrap it up already!” She quirked an

course! One moment, Miss Montgomery,” the shop assistants replied, wrapping

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

doing, Vera Quinn?”

immediately standing on Meredith’s side to point fingers at Madeline’s behavior.

you like this gown, Miss Crawford? What a shame, I like

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

You’re not the only one who likes it. We like it too. But liking it doesn’t mean it belongs to you! Please put the gown

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at the snobbish 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, then tell me whether I’m allowed such a

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

didn’t know you’re Miss

reaction, the other salespeople came over to read

shifted immediately at a glance as they began apologizing to

the shop attendants suddenly apologize to Madeline, treating

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

out to take and read the

so great…” Meredith’s face fell amidst her mocking words, doubt and unwillingness

were filled with suspicion and doubt despite the words ‘Vera Quinn’ boldly engraved

an honorary member of many luxurious stores ever since she became the oldest daughter of the Montgomery family. She wanted to become one for

woman she hated so much to fulfill

Meredith’s fuming face. “So can this jewelry

card from Meredith’s

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

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

“What?” Meredith’s smile hardened.

Miss Montgomery. Someone has already pre-ordered the gown half a month ago as we’ve mentioned earlier

“…” Meredith was speechless.

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

store members quickly stepped forward to form two lines as they bowed respectfully to bid Madeline farewell.