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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.

juice on the coffee table.

caller ID, she

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

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

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

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

address, she

wrong? Jackie,

suddenly shouted just as Madeline was about to call the two children

ran to the

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

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

alright, baby. Mommy’s here.” Madeline comforted Lily before

Jackson?” she asked kindly, reaching out to

the touch and hugged himself tighter

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

again to place a hand

complexion was pale and his

time when she was forcefully inducted into labor. Her heart stabbed

Jackson’s head, her tone warm and 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

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

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was Jackson running into her arms,

must have been feeling terrified and

her arms. It was as if the only way to lessen his fear was to hold her

small cheeks. It had been a long while since she

lightly pat the

now, Jack. It’s

relax

okay, Mommy?” Lily walked over

“Mommy made you some snacks. How about you share

hand to Jackson. “Come on, Jackie,

words, Jackson seemed to finally pull himself

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

“Sorry.” He suddenly apologized.

words echoed with

smiled warmly and gently caressed Jackson’s small cheeks. “What are you apologizing for, silly? You didn’t do

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

an inexplicable breath of relief when she saw that the

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

the butter smudged

heart clenched again, this time reminding her of

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

drank his orange juice, the light in his eyes

to the question was clear

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

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

such a woman who preyed on her own son

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

never paid Jackson any attention? Had Jeremy

Madeline putting a hold on her questions. Ruffling his

think that I look a lot like someone you

heavily into her before he nodded. “I thought you were Maddie in the

you that Maddie

solemn when he heard her words. Then, he

a horrible woman. She would never hurt

words were certain, and his eyes

feeling started to

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her so much despite his young age was something Madeline

you Big Sis Vera from now on?” Jackson looked at

the memory of Jackson calling her ‘Mom’ moments

“Of course.”

her reply, a smile finally graced

had seen Jackson smile,

corners of Jackson’s mouth as he

into her chest

long after,

house, but

child of you and your beloved.” There was more to Madeline’s words that met the eye. Turning around,

slowly shuffled to

his father, Jackson remained silent by

duo gave her a strange and

you, Miss Vera.” Jeremy expressed his gratitude. He wanted to

the caller ID, he realized that

few seconds hesitating

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

could not catch a word

lips apart, ready to respond. However, Madeline

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 the ransom to my house?

“…”

voice, slowly taking in the

and pissed expression, Madeline smiled and returned the phone

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

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

and waved back.

and quickly closed the

out an ironic smile when she saw the grim expression Jeremy wore from her

Jeremy caught Madeline by surprise as he found her working in

suit, Jeremy’s divine

beeline to speak to Madeline,

As a result, he wishes that you could attend the 50th anniversary of the founding of Whitman Corporation. The anniversary is in two

want to attract any

her gaze to stare into

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

to be drunk when 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

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of unease wash over him when he recognized the sarcasm

his lips, his gaze drilled

if you would stop looking for me, Mr. Whitman. I really don’t want to be treated as the dead

“It won’t happen again.”

to say after a moment

bent his head to lean closer

you, it won’t happen

lightly. “Are you admitting to testing me the other

under her

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

was not testing her, no. He had fantasized that

all

Now, he was awake.

fantasize the woman before him to be the one in

took Jeremy’s quietness as

that being said, I shall accept your invite, Mr. Whitman.

Madeline seemed, Whitman Corporations’ anniversary

reveal the other side of Meredith in front of the

accepting Jeremy’s invitation, Madeline quickly mailed it off anonymously to someone

the counter of a store to pick up the gown she had ordered from

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

Miss Montgomery. Especially these few here,

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

for more expensive outfits, the shop assistants immediately brought her

about this style, Miss

is also very fitting of your status! I’m sure you’d be the center

You’d match Mr. Whitman with this evening gown,

arrogantly after being put up on a pedestal with the shop assistants’

until it fell on a mannequin as if she had been enraptured by the

haven’t I seen this dress before? I like its unique style. I want to try it on,” Meredith

has already been pre-ordered by another

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

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

slightly while

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

“I…”

customer is more important than long-term ones like me?” Madeline urged them,

assistants shared a glance before breaking out into

wrap it up for you now,” a shop assistant

could she possibly match your

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

her head around. A

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 quite the

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

face. The fake smile she put on disappeared instantly as she turned to glare impatiently at the shop assistants. “Wrap it up already!” She quirked an

course! One moment, Miss Montgomery,” the shop assistants replied, wrapping

receive the shopping bag only for Madeline to take it neatly before Meredith’s fingers could touch the bag’s

you doing, Vera

Meredith’s side to point fingers at Madeline’s behavior.

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

you like it doesn’t mean it’s yours!”

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

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

atop, her expression immediately shifted into an embarrassed

know you’re Miss Quinn! I’m

came over

shifted immediately at a glance as they

see the shop attendants suddenly

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

out to take and read the card

doubt and unwillingness to believe the truth bleeding out of her eyes as she stared at Madeline. “You’re this brand’s honorary

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

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 just

hated so much to fulfill such requirements,

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

plucked the card from Meredith’s hands and

“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

The one who can’t have it is you, Meredith Crawford.

“What?” Meredith’s smile hardened.

explained. “That’s true, Miss Montgomery. Someone has already pre-ordered the gown half a month ago as we’ve mentioned earlier and that person is… Miss Vera

“…” Meredith was speechless.

the sight of Meredith Crawford being

to form two lines as they bowed respectfully to bid Madeline farewell. “Have a nice day, Miss