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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.

Madeline placed the freshly baked cake and orange juice on the coffee table. Before she

ID,

you were the one who told me not to look for you anymore, Miss Vera.”

chuckled. “Didn’t you realize the calls from your 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

grew silent

again. “My son’s with you? Send me your

searching it up would be

address, she

wrong?

was about to call

Madeline quickly ran to the storeroom

Jackson squinting in the corner with his head between his knees. The boy’s arms were wrapped around himself as

at her. “Jackie and I were just playing hide and

comforted Lily before walking over to squat in front of

Jackson?” she asked kindly,

and

heart tighten at the strange reaction, her worry doubling. “Don’t be afraid, Jackson. Aunty Vera

place a hand on

complexion was pale and his expression looked lost.

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

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

eyes reddened as he watched Madeline comfort him. His small lips pursed as he dove into

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was Jackson running into her arms, calling her

must have been feeling terrified and

as if the only way to lessen his fear was to hold her tight with both his hands while his eyes

his small cheeks. It had been a long while

lightly pat the back of Jackson’s head, her voice

alright now, Jack. It’s

comforting words, Madeline saw Jackson relax

Jackie okay, Mommy?” Lily

made you some snacks. How about

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

finally pull himself

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

“Sorry.” He suddenly apologized.

with familiarity in Madeline’s

gently caressed Jackson’s small cheeks. “What are you

he took in Madeline’s gentle, kind smile. He envied Lillian for having such a warm and familiar mother

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

chest as she watched the two children sitting next to each other while

Jackson caringly wipe off the butter smudged on the corners

time reminding her of the child she

then, Lily got up to use the bathroom. Only when she was conveniently out of earshot did Madeline dare to ask, “Hey, Jack. How

drank his orange juice, the light in his eyes slowly

to the question was clear

she had watched Meredith heartlessly slash Jackson’s cheek with a fruit

than any demon for being able to remain aloof in the face of

her own son for status and wealth exist in

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

attention? Had Jeremy left Jackson to deal

Madeline putting a hold on her questions.

lot like someone you know who’s

before he nodded. “I

your mother told you that Maddie was a horrible woman,

her words. Then, he started to

definitely isn’t a horrible woman. She

were certain, and

an indescribable feeling started to bubble

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trust her so much despite his young

Big Sis Vera from now on?” Jackson

her mind wavering at the

“Of course.”

her reply, a smile finally

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

dimples appeared by the corners of Jackson’s mouth as he smiled. He looked warm and adorable, just

flood into her chest at

too long after, Jeremy

to enter the house,

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

slowly

his father, Jackson remained silent by his

duo gave her a strange

wanted to say more but was interrupted by an untimely phone

the caller ID, he realized that it was from

seconds hesitating before accepting the

but the teacher told me a woman called Vera Quinn had already taken our son away! What

catch a word with how

to respond. However, Madeline reached out to take his phone and placed it by her

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

me. You want to save them, don’t you? So how about you bring the ransom to my house? Oh, and call the police

“…”

when she heard Madeline’s voice,

expression, Madeline smiled and returned the

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

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

and waved back. “Bye-bye, Big Sis

and quickly

saw

day, Jeremy caught Madeline by surprise as he found her working in the

Jeremy’s divine aura attracted

made a beeline to speak to Madeline, going

my ex-wife, Madeline Crawford. As a result, he wishes that you could attend the 50th anniversary of the founding of Whitman Corporation. The anniversary is in two

but I don’t want to attract any more unnecessary issues, let alone be suspected from time to time by other people as your

that, she lifted her gaze to stare into Jeremy’s bottomless

don’t you, Mr. Whitman? You,

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

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wash over him when he

his gaze drilled

Whitman. I really don’t want to be treated as

“It won’t happen again.”

to say after a moment

his gaze fixated on her, he bent his head to lean closer

promise you, it won’t

to testing me the other

silent under her

shamelessly in love Madeline was with

his mind the other day. He was not testing

that was all it

Now, he was awake.

before him to be the

Jeremy’s quietness as silent

accept your invite, Mr. Whitman. After all, offending you would do

Corporations’ anniversary was an event she needed

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

Madeline quickly mailed it off

went to the counter of a store to pick

small world it was. After entering the store, Madeline was met with the sight of Meredith who was being served enthusiastically by several assistants. She did not even realize Madeline’s

styles from last week, Miss Montgomery. Especially these few here, I’d say they match

price tags. “This won’t do. This is too cheap

course! This way, please!” Elated by Meredith’s desire for more expensive

about this

also very fitting of your status!

match Mr. Whitman with this evening gown, Miss

being put up on a pedestal with the

Her gaze wandered until it fell on a

before? I like its unique style. I want to try

awkwardly. “The gown has already

one from another warehouse.” Meredith was displeased. Desire was apparent

dress was handmade, so it was not cheap. It had to

expression fell slightly while the possessiveness in her

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

“I…”

a casual customer

a glance before breaking out

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

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

as she

as she whipped her head around. A

Meredith’s gaze turned sinister, 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 such an expensive shop. Maybe selling

Miss Crawford. I don’t get to spend my family wealth without

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

moment, Miss Montgomery,” the shop assistants replied, wrapping

shopping bag only for Madeline to take it

you doing, Vera Quinn?” Meredith roared in

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

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

you like it doesn’t mean it’s

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

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

temperament, the shop assistant quickly picked up the card. Reading the words atop, her expression immediately shifted

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

came over to read the card

shifted immediately at a glance as

stunned to see the shop attendants suddenly apologize to Madeline, treating

Meredith rolled her eyes in

reached out to take and read

Meredith’s face fell amidst her mocking words, doubt and unwillingness to believe the

the faint purple VIP card in her hands, Meredith’s eyes were filled with

daughter of the Montgomery family. She wanted to become one for this store to further elevate her taste, yet she found herself unable to meet their

hated so much

Meredith’s fuming face. “So can this jewelry seller take

she plucked the card from Meredith’s

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

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

“What?” Meredith’s smile hardened.

hurriedly explained. “That’s true, Miss Montgomery. Someone has already pre-ordered the gown half a

“…” Meredith was speechless.

Madeline smiled at the sight

they bowed respectfully to