Married by Mistake: Mr. Whitman’s Sinner Wife by Sixteenth Child

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 could search for the kids, her phone

the caller ID, she

to look for you anymore, Miss Vera.”

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

silent at her

Jeremy’s voice sounded from the speaker again. “My son’s with you? Send

address. After all, searching it up would be an easy

address, she hung up the

What’s wrong?

just as Madeline was about to call the two children over for

that something may have happened, Madeline quickly ran to the

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

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

before walking over to squat in front of

Jackson?” she asked kindly, reaching out to touch his

shook at the touch and hugged himself tighter in

worry

reached out again to place a hand on Jackson’s

and his expression looked lost.

a reason unbeknownst to her, 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

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

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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last thing Madeline could ever have expected was Jackson running

must have been feeling

if the only way to lessen his

a long while since she had felt such an intrusive stab of pain

the back of Jackson’s head, her

now, Jack. It’s

comforting words, Madeline saw Jackson relax and calm from his previous upset

Lily walked over and

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

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

words, Jackson seemed to finally pull himself

eyelashes fluttering as he looked up to stare at Madeline Crawford. Slowly

“Sorry.” He suddenly apologized.

echoed with

Jackson’s small cheeks. “What are you apologizing for,

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

when she saw that the state of

over her chest as she watched the two children

Jackson caringly wipe off the butter smudged

again, this time reminding her of the child she

bathroom. Only when she was conveniently out of earshot did Madeline dare

as he drank his orange juice, the light

answer to the question

watched Meredith heartlessly slash Jackson’s cheek with

for being able to remain aloof in the face of her son’s

on her own son for status

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

Jackson any attention? Had Jeremy left Jackson to deal

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

look a lot like someone you know who’s named

into her before

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,

heard her words. Then, he started to

woman.

were certain, and his eyes

an indescribable feeling started to bubble in

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her so much despite his young age was something

Sis Vera from now on?” Jackson looked at

at the memory of Jackson calling her

“Of course.”

a smile finally graced

smile,

mouth as he smiled. He looked warm and adorable,

flood into her chest

long

the house, but Madeline held

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 here to fetch you home.

and slowly shuffled

greeting his father, Jackson remained silent

her a strange and distant

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

at the caller ID, he realized

hesitating before accepting the

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

not catch

chuckled as she watched Jeremy frown with his lips apart, ready to respond. However, Madeline reached out to

continued to sound from the speaker.

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

“…”

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

pissed expression, Madeline smiled

must be the legendary love of Mr. Whitman’s life. Quite the high maintenance, I’d

warm smile. “Bye-bye, Jackson. See you

and waved back. “Bye-bye,

nodded and quickly

let out an ironic smile when she saw the

as he found her working in the

a tailored suit, Jeremy’s divine

made a beeline to speak to Madeline, going

that you could attend the 50th anniversary of the

lifting her head. “I’m sorry, but I don’t want to attract any more unnecessary issues, let

lifted her gaze to stare

You, too, suspect that I’m

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

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over him when

gaze drilled into Madeline’s

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

“It won’t happen again.”

parted his lips to say after a

he bent his head to

promise you, it won’t

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

remained silent under her

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

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

all it

Now, he was awake.

before him to be

quietness as

Mr. Whitman. After all, offending you would do no good to my days

anniversary was an event she

to reveal the other side of Meredith in front

invitation, Madeline quickly mailed it off anonymously

went to the counter of a store to

with the sight of

week, Miss Montgomery. Especially these few here,

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

more expensive outfits, the shop assistants immediately brought

about this style, Miss

gown, Miss Montgomery. Its price is also very fitting of your status! I’m sure you’d be

Mr. Whitman with this evening gown,

on a pedestal

gaze wandered until it fell on a mannequin as if she

I like its unique style.

awkwardly. “The gown has already been

displeased. Desire was apparent in her

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

her, Meredith’s expression fell slightly while the

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

shop assistants shared a glance before breaking out into fawning

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

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

expected such a sentence to come from behind her as she waited happily for

whipped her head around. A few shop assistant’s gazes

Quinn?” 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 jewelry does come with

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

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

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

receive the shopping bag only for Madeline

are you doing, Vera Quinn?” Meredith roared

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

things?” The corners of Madeline’s lips quirked meaningfully. “Do you like this gown, Miss Crawford? What

because you like

it. We like it too.

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

Reading the words atop, her expression immediately shifted into an embarrassed one. She flushed red as she bowed

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

came over to read the card Madeline had thrown

a glance

shop attendants suddenly apologize to Madeline,

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

to take and read the card

so great…” Meredith’s face fell amidst her mocking words, doubt

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

stores ever since she became the oldest daughter of the Montgomery family. She wanted to

the woman she hated so much to fulfill

curled as she turned to face Meredith’s fuming face. “So

the card from Meredith’s

that card, Vera? Let me tell you, someone has

Madeline’s lips tugged into a victorious smile. “I think you’re mistaken. The one who can’t have it is you, Meredith Crawford. The gown has

“What?” Meredith’s smile hardened.

already pre-ordered the gown half a month ago as we’ve mentioned earlier and that person is…

“…” Meredith was speechless.

yet?” Madeline smiled at the sight

as they bowed respectfully to bid Madeline