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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.

placed the freshly baked cake and orange juice on the coffee

ID, she accepted the

one who told me not to look for you anymore, Miss Vera.” Jeremy’s

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

grew silent at

too long after, Jeremy’s voice sounded from the speaker again. “My son’s

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

address, she hung

wrong?

as Madeline was about to call the two children over for

ran

in the corner with his head

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

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

she asked kindly, reaching out to touch

touch and hugged himself

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

to place a

finally raised his head. His complexion was pale and his expression looked lost. His round eyes were brimming with

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

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

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

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have expected was Jackson running into her

been

way to lessen his fear was to hold

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

pat the back of Jackson’s head, her

alright now,

relax and calm from his previous upset

Lily

you some snacks. How

on, Jackie,

finally pull himself out

to stare at Madeline Crawford. Slowly but surely, a red blush of what looked

“Sorry.” He suddenly apologized.

words echoed with familiarity in

small cheeks. “What are

he took in Madeline’s

found herself sighing an inexplicable breath of relief when she saw that the state of Jackson’s emotions was back to

chest as she watched the two children

off the butter smudged on

reminding her

was conveniently out of earshot did Madeline dare to ask, “Hey, Jack. How does your mother normally treat

his orange juice, the light in his eyes

answer to the question

Meredith heartlessly slash Jackson’s cheek with a

being able to remain aloof in the face of her

woman who preyed on her own son for

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

Jackson any attention? Had Jeremy left Jackson to deal with Meredith’s torture

a hold on her questions. Ruffling his adorable head, she changed

that I look a lot like someone you know

heavily into her before he nodded. “I thought you

mother told you that

when he heard her words. Then, he started to shake his

a horrible woman. She

and

an indescribable feeling started to bubble in her

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much despite his

I call you Big Sis Vera from now on?” Jackson looked at

the memory of Jackson

“Of course.”

smile finally

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

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

warmth flood into her chest at the child’s angelic

long after, Jeremy

the house, but Madeline

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. “Come on, Jack, your father’s here to fetch you home. You can always come

slowly shuffled to stand

greeting his father, Jackson remained

gave her a strange and distant

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

caller ID, he realized that it was from

a few seconds hesitating before accepting the call

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 we supposed to do now, Jeremy? I’m scared. What

not catch a word with how loud Meredith

to respond. However,

from the

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

“…”

heard Madeline’s voice,

Madeline smiled and returned the phone to

love of Mr. Whitman’s life. Quite the high maintenance, I’d

waved Jackson goodbye with a warm smile. “Bye-bye,

smiled and waved back. “Bye-bye,

quickly

an ironic smile when she saw the grim expression Jeremy

Madeline by surprise as

Jeremy’s divine aura attracted numerous envious

made a beeline to speak to Madeline, going straight to

my ex-wife, Madeline Crawford. As a result, he wishes that you could attend the 50th anniversary

lifting her head. “I’m sorry, but I don’t want to attract any

her gaze to

Mr. Whitman? You, too,

when 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

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over him when he recognized the sarcasm

gaze drilled into

stop looking for me, Mr. Whitman. I really don’t want to

“It won’t happen again.”

parted his lips to say after

gaze fixated on her, he bent his

promise you, it won’t happen

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

under

entire world was privy to how shamelessly in love Madeline was with Jeremy, Jeremy was the only one who knew he loved her

day. He was not testing her, no. He

all it

Now, he was awake.

fantasize the woman before him to be the

quietness as silent

said, I shall accept your invite, Mr. Whitman. After all,

as Madeline seemed, Whitman Corporations’ anniversary was an event she needed to

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

accepting Jeremy’s invitation, Madeline quickly mailed it off anonymously to someone

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

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

few here, I’d say they match your aura very

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

Elated by Meredith’s desire for more expensive outfits, the shop assistants immediately brought her to a side

about this style, Miss

Montgomery. Its price is also very fitting of your status! I’m sure you’d be the center of

You’d match Mr. Whitman with

arrogantly after being put up on a pedestal with

until it fell on a mannequin as

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

“The gown has already

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

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

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

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

glance before breaking out

up for you now,” a shop assistant said as

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

sentence to come from behind her as she

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

I never thought you’d be able to afford something from such an expensive shop.

It really isn’t easy earning money. I’m not you, after all, Miss Crawford. I don’t get to spend my family wealth without working

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 eyebrow at Madeline.

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

Meredith reached out to receive the shopping bag only for Madeline to take

are you doing, Vera Quinn?” Meredith

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

lips quirked meaningfully. “Do you like this gown, Miss Crawford? What

you like

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 doesn’t mean it belongs to you!

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a card and threw it at the face of the shop assistant who had threatened to call security. “Pick it up and take a

words atop, her

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

the other salespeople came over to read the card

immediately at a glance as they began apologizing to

see the shop attendants

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

disdainfully reached out to take and read the card that

her mocking words, doubt and unwillingness to

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

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

she hated so much to fulfill such

Meredith’s fuming face.

she plucked the card

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

selfishness in the face, Madeline’s lips tugged into a victorious smile. “I think you’re mistaken. The one

“What?” Meredith’s smile hardened.

half a month ago as we’ve mentioned earlier and that person is… Miss

“…” Meredith was speechless.

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

they bowed respectfully to bid Madeline