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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.

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

the caller ID,

told me not to look for you anymore, Miss Vera.” Jeremy’s alluring baritone voice sounded over the line, his tone

your son’s class teacher before you called me back, Mr. Whitman? I understand that work is important, but a child also needs the

silent at

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

not mind giving Jeremy her address. After all, searching it up would be an easy feat for him if

sending the address, she hung

wrong? Jackie,

Madeline was about to call the two

happened, Madeline quickly ran to

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

at her. “Jackie and I were just playing hide and seek, Mommy. Then,

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

she asked kindly, reaching

the touch and

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

reached out again to place a hand on Jackson’s

pale and his expression looked lost. His round eyes were brimming

Madeline felt her heart break at the sight. The feeling resembled the time when she was forcefully inducted into labor. Her heart stabbed with a pain that was akin to

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.

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

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ever have expected was Jackson running into her arms,

have been feeling

tiny physique deep into her arms. It was as if the only way to lessen his

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

hand to lightly pat the

now, Jack. It’s

saw Jackson relax and

Lily walked over and asked

you

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

to finally pull himself out of that

open his round eyes, his long eyelashes fluttering as he looked up to stare at Madeline

“Sorry.” He suddenly apologized.

with familiarity

small cheeks. “What are you apologizing for, silly? You

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

relief when she

watched the two children sitting next to each other

when she watched Jackson caringly wipe off the butter smudged on the corners

reminding her of the

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

his orange juice,

answer to the question

Meredith heartlessly slash

for being able

on her own son for status and wealth exist in

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

Jeremy left Jackson to deal with

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

like someone you know who’s named

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

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

words. Then, he started to

isn’t a horrible woman.

were certain, and his eyes

as an indescribable feeling started

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her so much despite his

call you Big Sis Vera from now

her mind wavering at the

“Of course.”

her reply, a smile finally graced Jackson’s

smile, be it three years

appeared by the corners of Jackson’s mouth as he smiled. He looked warm

flood into her chest at the child’s angelic

too long after, Jeremy

house, but Madeline held him

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

slowly shuffled to

his father, Jackson remained silent

her a strange

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

ID, he realized that

a few seconds hesitating before accepting the

the teacher told me a woman called Vera Quinn had already taken our son away! What does she want? Why

could not catch a word with

respond. However,

sound from the speaker. “Jeremy, Jeremy, can you hear me?

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

“…”

she heard Madeline’s voice, slowly taking in

expression, Madeline smiled

of Mr. Whitman’s life. Quite

warm

waved back. “Bye-bye, Big Sis

quickly

saw the grim expression

surprise as he found her working in

Jeremy’s divine aura

made a beeline to speak to

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

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

she lifted her gaze to stare into

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

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

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rush of unease wash over him when he recognized the sarcasm

his lips, his gaze drilled into

such, it’d be great if you would stop looking for me, Mr. Whitman. I really don’t want

“It won’t happen again.”

parted his lips to say after a moment

her, he bent his head to lean

promise you, it

you admitting to testing

remained silent under her inquisitive

the entire world was privy to how shamelessly in love Madeline was with Jeremy, Jeremy was

was not testing her, no. He had fantasized

that was all it was. A

Now, he was awake.

woman before him to be the

took Jeremy’s quietness as

Whitman. After all,

Corporations’ anniversary was an event she needed to

other side of Meredith in front of the

mailed it off anonymously to

the counter of a store to pick

After entering the store, Madeline was met with the sight of Meredith who was being served enthusiastically by several

few here, I’d say they match your aura very well.” The shop assistants praised with

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

yes, of course! This way, please!” Elated by Meredith’s desire for more expensive outfits, the shop assistants immediately brought her

about this

this season’s 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

with this

put up on a pedestal with the

Her gaze wandered until it fell on a mannequin as if she had been enraptured by the outfit

I like its unique style. I

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

Meredith was displeased. Desire was apparent in her gaze as it

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

slightly while

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

“I…”

you telling me a casual customer is

assistants shared a glance before

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

sense how Madeline lost to you, Miss Crawford. How could she possibly match your bossiness? She was never your opponent to

come from behind her as she waited happily for the

head around. A

you’d be able to afford

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

instantly as she turned to glare impatiently at the shop assistants. “Wrap it up already!”

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

bag only for Madeline to take it neatly

Vera Quinn?” Meredith roared in

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

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

You like it too? Just because you like it doesn’t mean it’s yours!”

eyes. “This is a six-figure dress, Miss. You’re not the only one who likes it. We like it too. But

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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

Reading the words atop, her expression

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

salespeople came over to read the

glance as they began

to see the shop attendants

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

to take and read the

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

Meredith’s eyes were filled with suspicion and doubt

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

to face Meredith’s fuming face. “So can this jewelry

card from Meredith’s

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 crossed her arms and smirked. “If I can’t have it, neither can

at 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,

“What?” Meredith’s smile hardened.

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

“…” Meredith was speechless.

can I go yet?” Madeline smiled at the sight

they bowed respectfully to bid Madeline farewell.