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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.

the

caller ID, she accepted

you call? I thought you were the one who told me not to look for you anymore,

“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

silent at

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

After all, searching it up would be

address, she hung

wrong? Jackie,

was about to call the two children over for

that something may have happened, Madeline quickly ran to the

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

just playing hide and

comforted Lily before walking over to squat in front of

asked kindly, reaching out to

shook at the touch and hugged himself tighter

worry doubling. “Don’t be afraid, Jackson. Aunty

place a hand

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

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

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 hurt

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

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Madeline could ever have expected was Jackson running into her arms, calling her

have been feeling terrified and

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

the signs of distress on his small cheeks. It had been a long while since she had felt such an

pat the back of Jackson’s head,

alright now,

words, Madeline saw Jackson relax and calm from his previous

okay, Mommy?” Lily

made you some snacks. How about you share some with

a hand to Jackson. “Come on, Jackie,

to finally pull

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

“Sorry.” He suddenly apologized.

echoed with familiarity in Madeline’s

Jackson’s small cheeks. “What

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

she saw that the

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

off the butter smudged

this time reminding her

when she was conveniently out of earshot did

orange juice, the light

answer to the question

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

able to remain aloof in the face of

a woman who preyed on her own

she done that warranted so much

paid Jackson any attention? Had Jeremy

silence had Madeline putting a hold on her questions. Ruffling

a lot like someone you know who’s

before he nodded. “I thought you were

I am this Maddie? I’m sure your mother told you that Maddie was a horrible

he heard her words. Then, he started to shake his

a horrible woman. She would never hurt

were certain, and his eyes were exceptionally

was stunned as an indescribable feeling started to bubble

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much despite his young age

Vera from now on?” Jackson looked at

nodded and smiled, her mind wavering at the memory of Jackson calling her

“Of course.”

reply, a smile finally graced Jackson’s

the first time Madeline had seen Jackson smile,

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

warmth flood into her chest

too long after, Jeremy

to enter the house, but Madeline

and your beloved.” There was more to Madeline’s words that met the eye. Turning

and slowly shuffled to stand beside

of greeting his father, Jackson remained

her a

expressed his gratitude. He wanted to say more

at the caller ID, he realized that it was from

few seconds hesitating

line connected, Meredith’s complaints and wailing drifted in from the other end. “Jeremy! I just went to pick Jack up from the kindergarten but the teacher told me a woman called Vera Quinn had

no way Madeline could not catch a word with how loud

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

sound from the

your fiancé with me. You want to save them, don’t you?

“…”

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

embarrassed and pissed expression, Madeline smiled and returned

of Mr. Whitman’s life. Quite the

with a warm smile. “Bye-bye,

smiled and waved back. “Bye-bye, Big Sis

and quickly

when she saw the grim expression Jeremy

Madeline by surprise as he found her working in the

tailored suit, Jeremy’s divine aura attracted numerous

to Madeline, going

could attend the 50th anniversary of the founding of Whitman Corporation. The anniversary is in

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

she lifted her gaze to stare into Jeremy’s bottomless eyes. Madeline

You,

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 speak

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wash over him when he recognized

gaze

me, Mr. Whitman. I really don’t

“It won’t happen again.”

to say after a

on her, he bent his head

you, it won’t

you admitting to testing me the

silent under her inquisitive

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

He was not testing her, no.

was all it was.

Now, he was awake.

woman before him to

took Jeremy’s quietness as

that being said, I shall accept your invite, Mr. Whitman. After all, offending you would do

anniversary was

she was going to reveal the other side

invitation, Madeline quickly mailed it off anonymously to

of a store to pick up the

store, Madeline was met with the sight of

week, Miss Montgomery. Especially these few here, I’d

do. This is too cheap for a person of my status. Don’t you have something more

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

about this style,

also very fitting of your status!

with this

a pedestal with the shop assistants’ singing her praises

unsatisfied. Her gaze wandered until it fell on a mannequin as if she had been enraptured

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

already been pre-ordered by another client, Miss.

displeased. Desire was apparent in

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 this was the only

her, Meredith’s expression fell slightly while

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

“I…”

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

a glance before breaking out

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

to you, Miss Crawford. How could she possibly match your bossiness? She

had not expected such a sentence to come from behind her as she waited happily for the shop assistant to wrap the dress

around. A few shop assistant’s

remained on her face in the public setting. “It’s you? I never thought you’d be able to afford something

after all, Miss Crawford. I don’t get to spend my family wealth without working

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

of course! One moment, Miss Montgomery,” the shop assistants replied, wrapping up the gown and handing Meredith

Madeline, Meredith reached out to receive the shopping bag only for Madeline to take

you doing, Vera Quinn?” Meredith roared

well, immediately standing on Meredith’s side to point fingers at Madeline’s behavior. “What

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

too? Just because you like

not the only one who likes it. We like it too. But liking it doesn’t mean it belongs to you! Please put the

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

the shop assistant quickly picked up the card. Reading the words atop, her expression immediately shifted into an embarrassed one. She flushed red as she bowed and apologized to

you’re Miss Quinn! I’m sorry, really! Please forgive

over to read the card Madeline

at a glance as they began

see the shop attendants

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

as she disdainfully reached out to take and read the card that

amidst her mocking words, doubt and unwillingness to believe the truth bleeding out of her

purple VIP card in her hands, Meredith’s eyes were filled with suspicion and doubt despite the words ‘Vera Quinn’ boldly engraved

the Montgomery family. She wanted to become one for this store

hated so much to fulfill such requirements,

fuming face. “So can this jewelry seller take the

the card from Meredith’s hands

Meredith 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.”

“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

“…” Meredith was speechless.

yet?” Madeline smiled at the sight of

respectfully to bid Madeline farewell. “Have a nice day, Miss Quinn.