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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

caller ID, she accepted

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

“Didn’t you realize the calls from your son’s class teacher before you called me back, Mr. Whitman? I understand that work

grew silent at her

speaker again. “My son’s with you? Send me your address. I’ll be

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

sending the address, she hung up

wrong?

just as Madeline was about

ran to the storeroom where the sound

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

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

comforted Lily before walking over to squat

she asked kindly, reaching out to touch his

at the touch and hugged himself tighter in

her heart tighten at the strange reaction, her worry doubling.

again to place a hand

complexion was pale and his expression looked

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

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

reddened 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 Madeline.

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

have been feeling terrified and

arms. It was as if the only way to lessen his fear

small cheeks. It had been a long while since she had felt such an

the

alright now, Jack.

Jackson relax and calm

Lily walked over and asked

worry.” Madeline smiled. “Mommy made you some snacks.

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

seemed to finally

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

“Sorry.” He suddenly apologized.

with

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

quick flash of 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 a warm and

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

children sitting next to each other while eating the snacks she

wipe off the butter smudged

again, this time reminding her of

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

he drank his orange juice,

question was

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

being able to remain aloof in the face

who preyed on her own son for

What had she done that warranted

Jeremy never paid Jackson any attention? Had Jeremy left Jackson to deal

hold on her questions. Ruffling his adorable head, she

that I look a lot like someone

heavily into her before he nodded. “I thought you

mother told you that Maddie was a horrible woman, didn’t she? That

her words. Then, he started to shake

a horrible woman. She

certain, and

an indescribable feeling started to bubble in her

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despite his young

Vera from now on?” Jackson looked

and smiled, her mind wavering at the

“Of course.”

reply, a smile finally

Jackson smile, be it three years ago or three years later

appeared by the corners of Jackson’s mouth as

felt warmth flood into her chest at the child’s angelic

long

enter the house, but Madeline held him off

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

nodded and slowly

Jackson remained

her a

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

ID, he realized that it was from

a few seconds hesitating

and wailing drifted in from 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

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

to respond. However, Madeline

high-pitched screams continued to sound from the

me. You want to save them, don’t

“…”

froze when she heard Madeline’s voice, slowly taking in

embarrassed and pissed expression, Madeline smiled and

Mr. Whitman’s life. Quite

warm smile.

waved back.

and quickly closed

saw the grim expression Jeremy wore

day, Jeremy caught Madeline by surprise as he found

a tailored suit, Jeremy’s divine aura attracted numerous envious

speak to Madeline, going straight

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

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

her gaze to stare into Jeremy’s

You, too, suspect that I’m that damned ex-wife

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 was absolutely no way that you would cry for her in such a tone even if she was still alive, let alone speak the words you claimed you wanted to say,

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a rush of unease wash over him when he recognized the sarcasm and

his gaze drilled into Madeline’s

it’d be great if you would stop looking for me, Mr. Whitman. I really don’t want to be treated as the dead again.” Madeline

“It won’t happen again.”

lips to say after a

her, he bent

it won’t

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

under her inquisitive

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

Jeremy had lost his mind the other day. He was not testing her, no. He had

that was all

Now, he was awake.

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

took Jeremy’s quietness

I shall accept your invite, Mr. Whitman. After all, offending you would do no good

Corporations’ anniversary was an event she needed to

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

mailed

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

sight of Meredith who was being served enthusiastically by several assistants. She did not

styles from last week, Miss Montgomery. Especially these few here, I’d say they match your aura very well.” The

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

Meredith’s desire for more expensive outfits, the shop

about this style,

of your status!

Mr. Whitman with this evening

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

gaze wandered until it fell on a mannequin as

dress before? I like its unique style. I want

smiled awkwardly. “The gown has already

another warehouse.” Meredith was displeased. Desire

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

her, Meredith’s expression fell slightly while

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

“I…”

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

assistants shared a glance before breaking out

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

sense how Madeline lost to you, Miss Crawford. How could she possibly match your bossiness?

sentence to come from behind her as she

around. A few shop assistant’s gazes

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

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

instantly as she turned to glare impatiently at the shop assistants.

the shop assistants replied,

bag only for Madeline to take it neatly before Meredith’s

Vera Quinn?” Meredith roared

standing on Meredith’s side to point fingers at Madeline’s behavior. “What are you doing, Miss? This belongs

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

it too? Just because you like it doesn’t

it. We like it too. But liking it doesn’t mean it belongs to you! Please put the gown down, Miss, or

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card and threw it at the face of the shop assistant who had threatened to

her expression

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

other salespeople came over to read the card Madeline had thrown

immediately at a glance as they began apologizing to

see the shop attendants suddenly

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

and read the card that was

who sells jewelry. What’s so great…” Meredith’s face fell amidst her mocking words, doubt and unwillingness to believe the truth bleeding out

were filled with suspicion and doubt

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

the woman she hated so much to fulfill such requirements,

face Meredith’s fuming face. “So can this

the card from

Meredith walked forward to stop Madeline. “So what if you have that card, Vera? Let me tell you, someone has already pre-ordered that dress long ago.” She

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

“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

they bowed respectfully