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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.

juice on the coffee table. Before she

caller ID, she

one who told me not to look for you anymore, Miss Vera.” Jeremy’s alluring baritone voice sounded over

the calls from your son’s class teacher before you called me back, Mr.

line grew silent at

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

mind giving Jeremy her address. After all, searching it up would

sending the address, she

wrong?

about to

quickly ran to the storeroom where the

on lights, she was shocked to find Jackson squinting in the corner with his head between his knees. The boy’s

blinked innocently at her. “Jackie and I were just playing hide and seek, Mommy. Then, he suddenly hid in here and

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

Jackson?” she asked kindly,

and

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

again to place a hand on Jackson’s

complexion was pale and his expression looked

time when she was forcefully inducted into labor. Her heart stabbed

pat Jackson’s head, her tone warm and soft as she said, “What’s wrong, Jackson? Did something upset you? You

lips pursed as he dove into Madeline’s arms. His voice trembled as he shook.

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was Jackson running into her

have been feeling

tiny physique deep into her arms. It was as if the only way to lessen his fear was to hold her tight with both his hands

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

a hand to lightly pat the

now, Jack. It’s

Jackson relax

Lily walked over and asked

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

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

her words, Jackson seemed to finally pull himself out

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.

words echoed with familiarity in

and gently caressed Jackson’s small cheeks. “What

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

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

children sitting next to each other while

the butter

reminding her of the child she

she was conveniently out of earshot did Madeline

hesitated as he drank his orange juice, the light in

answer to the question was clear

watched Meredith heartlessly slash Jackson’s

than any demon for being able to

a woman who preyed on her own son for status and

such a weird manner. What had she done that warranted so much fear in him

Jeremy left Jackson to deal with

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

that I look a lot like someone you know who’s

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

if I am this Maddie? I’m sure your mother told you that Maddie was a horrible woman, didn’t she? That this Maddie had hurt

expression grew solemn when he heard her words. Then, he started

isn’t a horrible woman. She would

certain, and his

indescribable feeling started to bubble in

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Whitman trust her so much despite his young age was

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

and smiled, her mind wavering at the memory of Jackson

“Of course.”

a smile finally graced

time Madeline had seen Jackson smile, be

as he smiled. He looked warm and

warmth flood into her chest at the child’s

too long after,

wanted to enter the house, but Madeline held

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. “Come on, Jack, your father’s

nodded and slowly

of greeting his father, Jackson

duo gave her a strange and distant

gratitude. He wanted to say more but was interrupted by an untimely phone

caller ID, he realized that

hesitating before accepting the call

up from the kindergarten but the teacher told me a woman called Vera Quinn had already

no way Madeline could not catch a word

she watched Jeremy frown with his lips apart, ready to respond. However, Madeline reached out to take his phone and placed it

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

Crawford? You’re correct, I’ve kidnapped your son. In fact, not only did I kidnap your son, but I also have your fiancé with me. You want to save them, don’t you? So how about you bring the ransom to my house? Oh, and call the

“…”

froze when she heard Madeline’s voice, slowly

expression, Madeline smiled and returned

must be the legendary love of Mr.

warm smile. “Bye-bye, Jackson. See

back. “Bye-bye,

quickly closed

smile when she saw the grim expression Jeremy wore from

caught Madeline by surprise as he found

tailored suit, Jeremy’s divine aura

speak to Madeline, going straight to the

As a result, he wishes that you could attend the

any more unnecessary issues, let alone be suspected from

to

Whitman? You, too,

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

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him when he recognized the sarcasm

his gaze drilled into Madeline’s

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

“It won’t happen again.”

his lips to say after a moment

his gaze fixated on her, he bent his

it won’t

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

remained silent under

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

was not testing her, no. He had fantasized that she was still

that was all it was. A

Now, he was awake.

the woman before him to

quietness as silent

your invite, Mr. Whitman. After all, offending you

Corporations’ anniversary was an event she needed to

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

mailed it off anonymously to

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

a small world it was. After entering the store, Madeline was met with the sight of Meredith who was being served enthusiastically by several

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

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

more expensive outfits, the shop assistants

about this style, Miss

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 the Whitman Corporation’s 50th

Mr. Whitman with this evening gown, Miss

on a pedestal with the shop assistants’ singing her

rather unsatisfied. Her gaze wandered until it fell on a mannequin

haven’t I seen this dress before? I like its unique style. I want to

awkwardly. “The gown has already been

was displeased. Desire was apparent in her gaze as it bore holes

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

Meredith’s expression fell slightly while the possessiveness in her

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

“I…”

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

assistants shared a glance before breaking

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

Madeline lost to you, Miss Crawford. How could she

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

her head around. A few shop assistant’s gazes fell on her

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

right. 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

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

One moment, Miss Montgomery,” the shop assistants replied, wrapping up the gown and handing

to receive the shopping bag only for Madeline to take it

Vera Quinn?”

shop assistants were shocked as well, immediately standing on Meredith’s side to point fingers at Madeline’s behavior. “What are you doing, Miss? This belongs to Miss

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

too? Just because you like it doesn’t mean

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! Please

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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 dress or

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

I didn’t know you’re Miss Quinn! I’m

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

immediately at a glance

the shop attendants suddenly apologize to Madeline, treating

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

out to take and read the card that was

amidst her mocking words, doubt and unwillingness

hands, Meredith’s eyes were filled with

wanted to become one for this store to further

had never expected the woman she hated so much

curled as she turned to face Meredith’s fuming face. “So can this jewelry seller take the gown

that, she plucked the card

Let me tell you, someone has already pre-ordered that dress long ago.” She crossed

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

“What?” Meredith’s smile hardened.

“That’s true, Miss Montgomery. Someone has already pre-ordered the gown half a month ago as we’ve mentioned earlier and that person is… Miss

“…” Meredith was speechless.

I go yet?” Madeline smiled at the sight of

bowed respectfully to bid Madeline farewell. “Have a