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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.

cake and orange juice on the coffee table. Before she could search for

ID, she accepted

I thought you were the one who told me not to look for you anymore, Miss Vera.” Jeremy’s alluring

“Didn’t you realize the calls from your son’s class teacher before you called me back, Mr.

line grew silent at her

too long after, Jeremy’s voice sounded from the speaker again. “My son’s with you? Send me your address. I’ll be

all, searching it up would be an easy feat for him

address, she

wrong?

shouted just as Madeline was about to call the two children

Madeline quickly ran to the

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

were just playing hide and seek, Mommy.

Lily before walking over to squat in front

Jackson?” she asked kindly,

at the touch and hugged himself tighter in

the strange reaction, her worry doubling. “Don’t be afraid, Jackson.

reached out again to place

his head. His complexion was pale and his expression

unbeknownst to her, Madeline felt her heart break at the sight. The feeling resembled the time when she was forcefully inducted

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

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

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expected was Jackson running

must have been

only way to lessen his fear was to hold

clench at the signs of distress on his small cheeks. It had been a long while since she had felt such an intrusive stab of pain eating its way out

hand to lightly pat the back of Jackson’s head,

alright now, Jack.

Madeline saw Jackson relax and calm from his

okay, Mommy?” Lily walked

Madeline smiled. “Mommy made you some snacks. How about you share some with

reached out a hand to Jackson. “Come on, Jackie, let’s

seemed to finally pull himself out of

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

“Sorry.” He suddenly apologized.

with

small cheeks. “What are you

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

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

washed over her chest as she watched the two children sitting next to

when she watched Jackson caringly wipe off the butter smudged on the corners of Lillian’s

heart clenched again, this time reminding her of the child

Only when she was conveniently out of earshot did Madeline dare

his orange juice,

to the question was

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

for being able to remain aloof in the face of her

a woman who preyed on her own son for

the point that Jackson would act in such a weird manner. What had she done that warranted so much fear in him that he ran into her arms and called her his

Jackson any attention? Had Jeremy left

a hold on her questions. Ruffling his

look a lot like someone you know

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

smiled. “What 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 you before,

her words. Then, he started

a horrible woman. She

and his eyes were

was stunned as an indescribable feeling started to bubble in

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Whitman trust her so much despite

Vera from now on?” Jackson

smiled, her mind wavering at the memory

“Of course.”

smile

smile, be it three

by the corners of Jackson’s mouth as he

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

long

enter the house, but Madeline held

Whitman. He is, after 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,

nodded and slowly shuffled

of greeting his father, Jackson

her a strange and distant

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

ID, he realized that it

hesitating before accepting the call

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

way Madeline could not catch a word with

respond. However, Madeline

sound from the speaker. “Jeremy,

fact, not only did I kidnap your son, but I also have your fiancé with me. You want to save them,

“…”

she heard Madeline’s voice, slowly taking in the

pissed expression, Madeline smiled and returned the phone

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

goodbye with a warm smile. “Bye-bye, Jackson. See you next

smiled and waved back. “Bye-bye, Big

nodded and quickly closed

let out an ironic smile when she saw the grim expression Jeremy wore from her

caught Madeline by surprise as he found her working in the

a tailored suit, Jeremy’s divine aura attracted numerous

to Madeline, going

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

without lifting her head. “I’m sorry, but I don’t want to attract any more unnecessary issues, let alone be suspected from time to

lifted her gaze to stare

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

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

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him when he recognized the sarcasm and

gaze drilled

stop looking for me, Mr. Whitman. I

“It won’t happen again.”

his lips to say after

on her, he bent

you, it won’t

to testing me the

under her inquisitive

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

He was not testing her,

all it

Now, he was awake.

him to be the one in

quietness as silent

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

Corporations’ anniversary

reveal the other side of Meredith in

quickly mailed it off anonymously

the counter of a store to pick

of Meredith who was being served enthusiastically by several assistants. She did not even realize Madeline’s

here, I’d say they match your aura

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

more expensive

this style, Miss

of your status! I’m sure you’d be the center of everyone’s attention should you wear this to the

Whitman with this evening gown, Miss

up on a pedestal with the shop

wandered until it fell on a mannequin as if

its unique style. I want to try it

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

Desire was apparent in her gaze as it bore holes

was handmade, so it was not cheap. It

expression fell slightly while the possessiveness in

tell the client their pre-ordered gown hasn’t arrived yet. You should wrap this dress up for me if

“I…”

me a casual customer is

assistants shared a glance before breaking out into

Montgomery. I’ll wrap it up for you now,” a shop assistant said as she

Crawford. How could she possibly match your

behind her as she

expression 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, huh?”

I’m not you, after all, Miss Crawford. I don’t get to spend

of Meredith’s 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

shop assistants replied, wrapping

shopping bag only for Madeline to take it neatly before Meredith’s fingers could touch the bag’s

are you doing, Vera Quinn?” Meredith

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

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

like it doesn’t mean it’s yours!” Meredith

chuckled as well, a 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! Please put the gown down, Miss, or

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the shop assistant who had threatened to call security. “Pick it up and take a

assistant quickly picked up the card. Reading the words atop, her expression immediately shifted into an embarrassed

know you’re Miss Quinn! I’m sorry, really!

reaction, the other salespeople came over to read

a glance

attendants

are you so polite to her?” Meredith rolled her eyes in disagreement.

disdainfully reached out to take and read the card that was

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

hands, Meredith’s eyes were filled with suspicion and doubt despite

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

she hated so much to fulfill

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

she plucked the card from Meredith’s

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

Meredith’s ugly selfishness in the face, Madeline’s lips tugged into a victorious smile. “I think you’re mistaken. The one who can’t have it is you, Meredith Crawford.

“What?” Meredith’s smile hardened.

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.

at the sight of Meredith Crawford being

quickly stepped forward to form two lines as they bowed respectfully to bid Madeline farewell. “Have a nice day, Miss Quinn. Please