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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

the caller ID, she accepted

who told me not to look for you anymore,

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 of his

silent at

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

giving Jeremy her address. After all, searching it up would be an easy feat for him

she hung up the

What’s wrong?

about

happened, Madeline quickly ran to the storeroom where

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

playing hide and seek, Mommy. Then, he suddenly hid in here

Lily before walking

kindly, reaching out to

the touch and hugged himself tighter

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

again to place a

his head. His complexion was pale and his expression looked lost.

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

upset you? You

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

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could ever have expected was Jackson running into

have been feeling

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

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

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

alright now, Jack.

Jackson relax and calm from his previous upset

Lily walked over and asked

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

hand to Jackson. “Come on, Jackie, let’s go eat

finally

his round eyes, his long eyelashes fluttering as he looked up to stare at Madeline Crawford. Slowly but

“Sorry.” He suddenly apologized.

words echoed with

“What are you apologizing

flash of envy left as fast as it came in Jackson’s eyes as he took

she saw that the state of Jackson’s

she watched the two children sitting next to each other while eating the snacks she

Jackson caringly wipe off the butter smudged on

heart clenched again, this time reminding her of the child she

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

orange juice, the light in his eyes

answer to the question

Meredith heartlessly slash

any demon for being able to

on her own son for status and wealth exist

act in such a weird manner. What had she done that warranted

never paid Jackson any attention? Had Jeremy left Jackson to deal with Meredith’s

Madeline putting a hold on her questions. Ruffling

think that I look a lot like someone

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

you that Maddie was a horrible woman, didn’t she? That this Maddie had hurt you

grew solemn when he heard her words. Then, he started

a horrible woman. She would

and his eyes were

was stunned as an indescribable feeling started to

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despite his

Big Sis Vera from now on?” Jackson looked at

smiled, her mind wavering at the memory of

“Of course.”

her reply, a smile finally graced Jackson’s

Jackson smile,

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

warmth flood into her chest at

long after,

wanted to enter the house, but Madeline held him off

Madeline’s words that met the eye. Turning around, she fired Jackson a gentle and light smile. “Come on, Jack, your

and slowly shuffled

his father, Jackson remained silent by

her a strange and

Jeremy expressed his gratitude. He wanted to

the caller ID, he realized

a few seconds hesitating before accepting the

I just went to pick Jack up from the kindergarten but the teacher told me a woman called Vera Quinn had already taken our son away! What does she want? Why did she kidnap Jack? What are we supposed to do now, Jeremy?

Madeline could not catch a

Jeremy frown with his lips apart, ready to respond. However, Madeline reached

screams continued to sound from the

fact, not 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

“…”

froze when she heard Madeline’s voice,

expression, Madeline smiled

Mr. Whitman’s life. Quite the

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

waved back. “Bye-bye, Big Sis

and quickly closed the

when she saw the grim

surprise as he

Jeremy’s divine aura attracted

to Madeline, going straight

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

want to attract any more unnecessary issues, let alone be suspected from time to time

that, she lifted her gaze to stare into

don’t you, Mr. Whitman? You, too, suspect

you called me over to the club. 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 in such a tone even if she was still alive,

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felt a rush of unease wash over him when he recognized the sarcasm and disdain

lips, his gaze drilled into Madeline’s

I really don’t want to be treated as the dead again.”

“It won’t happen again.”

say after

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

promise you, it won’t

“Are you admitting to testing me the other day, Mr.

under her

love Madeline was with Jeremy, Jeremy was the only one who knew he

his mind the other day. He was not testing her, no. He had

was all

Now, he was awake.

would not fantasize the woman before him to be the one

took Jeremy’s quietness

“With that being said, I shall accept your invite, Mr. Whitman. After all, offending you would do no good to my

Whitman Corporations’ anniversary

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

Jeremy’s invitation, Madeline quickly mailed it

she went to the counter of a store to

small world it was. After entering the store, Madeline was met with the sight of Meredith who was being served

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

This is too cheap for a

Elated by Meredith’s desire for more expensive outfits, the shop assistants immediately brought her to

this

Its price is also very fitting of your status! I’m sure you’d be the center of everyone’s attention

Mr. Whitman with this evening

up on a pedestal with the shop

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

I seen this dress before? I like its unique style. I want to try it on,”

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

one from another warehouse.” Meredith was displeased. Desire was apparent in her gaze as

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

fell slightly while the possessiveness in

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

“I…”

Are you telling me a casual customer is more important than long-term ones

assistants shared a glance before breaking out into fawning smiles

it up for you now,” a shop assistant said as she

How could she possibly match your bossiness? She was never your opponent to begin

a sentence to come from behind her as she waited happily

as she whipped her head around. A few

public setting. “It’s you? I never thought you’d be able to afford something from such an expensive shop.

all, Miss Crawford. I don’t get

disappeared instantly as she turned to glare impatiently at the shop assistants. “Wrap it up already!” She quirked an eyebrow

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

an arrogant glance at Madeline, Meredith reached out to receive the shopping bag only for Madeline to take it neatly before Meredith’s fingers could touch the

doing, Vera Quinn?”

shop assistants were shocked as well, immediately standing on Meredith’s side to point fingers at Madeline’s behavior. “What are you doing, Miss? This belongs to Miss Montgomery!

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

because you like it doesn’t mean it’s yours!” Meredith smirked

dress, Miss. You’re not the only one who likes it. We like it too. But liking it doesn’t mean it belongs

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assistants and 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

words atop, her expression immediately shifted into an

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

salespeople came over

a glance as they

shop attendants suddenly

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

and read the

she’s just a 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

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

of many luxurious stores ever since she became the oldest 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 requirements

hated so

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

card from Meredith’s

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

ugly selfishness in the face, Madeline’s lips tugged into a victorious smile. “I think you’re mistaken. The one

“What?” Meredith’s smile hardened.

already pre-ordered the gown half a month ago

“…” Meredith was speechless.

Madeline smiled at the sight of Meredith Crawford being close

stepped forward to form two lines as they bowed respectfully to bid Madeline farewell. “Have a