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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.

and orange juice on the coffee table. Before she could search for the kids, her

caller ID, she accepted the

the one who told me not to look for you anymore, Miss Vera.” Jeremy’s alluring baritone voice sounded over the line, his tone

son’s class teacher before you called me back, Mr. Whitman? I understand that work is important, but a child

grew silent

too long after, Jeremy’s voice sounded from the speaker again. “My

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

the address, she hung up

wrong?

about to call the two children over for

something may have happened, Madeline quickly ran to the storeroom where the sound came

with his head between his

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

Lily before

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

touch and hugged himself tighter

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

reached out again to place a hand on

and his expression looked lost. His round

time when she was forcefully inducted into labor. Her heart stabbed with a pain that was akin

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

His small lips pursed as he dove into Madeline’s

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was Jackson running into

have been feeling terrified

physique deep into her arms. It was as if the only way to lessen his fear was to hold her tight with both his hands while his eyes

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

a hand to lightly pat the back of Jackson’s

now, Jack.

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

Jackie okay, Mommy?” Lily walked over

worry.” Madeline smiled. “Mommy made you some snacks.

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

words, Jackson seemed to finally pull himself out of

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

“Sorry.” He suddenly apologized.

with familiarity in Madeline’s

Jackson’s small cheeks. “What are

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

she saw that the state of Jackson’s

as she watched the two children sitting

off the butter

clenched again, this time reminding her

Lily got up to use the bathroom. Only when she was conveniently out of earshot did

hesitated as he drank his orange juice,

question was

had watched Meredith heartlessly slash Jackson’s

than any demon for being able

such a woman who preyed on her own son for status and wealth exist in

in such a weird manner. What had she done that warranted so much fear in him that he ran into her arms and called her his

never paid Jackson any attention? Had Jeremy left Jackson

putting a hold on her

that I look a lot like someone you know who’s named

her words, Jackson’s gaze bore heavily into her before he

am this Maddie? I’m sure your mother told you that Maddie was a horrible woman, didn’t she? That this

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

definitely isn’t a horrible woman. She would never hurt

certain, and his eyes were exceptionally

an indescribable feeling started to bubble in her

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despite his young age was something Madeline had never

from now on?” Jackson looked

and smiled, her mind wavering at the memory of Jackson

“Of course.”

reply, a smile finally

the first time Madeline had seen Jackson smile, be it three years ago or three years later

as he smiled. He looked warm and adorable,

warmth flood into her chest at

long

to enter the house, but

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,

nodded and slowly

his father, Jackson remained silent by his

her a

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

he realized that it was from

few seconds hesitating before accepting the call

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 already taken our son away! What does she want? Why did she

could not catch a word with

respond. However, Madeline

sound from the speaker. “Jeremy, Jeremy, can

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? Oh, and call the police too while you’re

“…”

Madeline’s voice, slowly taking in

expression, Madeline smiled and returned the

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

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

waved back. “Bye-bye,

quickly

saw the grim expression Jeremy wore from her

surprise as he found her

divine aura attracted

speak to Madeline, going straight

he wishes that you could attend the 50th anniversary of the founding of Whitman Corporation. The

I don’t want to attract any more unnecessary issues, let alone be

to stare into Jeremy’s bottomless

Mr. Whitman? You, too,

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

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rush of unease wash over him when he recognized the sarcasm and disdain in Madeline’s

gaze drilled into Madeline’s

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

“It won’t happen again.”

lips to say after a moment

fixated on her, he bent his

it

to testing me the

silent under

the entire world was privy to how shamelessly in love Madeline was

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

that was all it was. A

Now, he was awake.

before him to be the

quietness

I shall accept your invite, Mr. Whitman. After

Whitman Corporations’ anniversary was an event she

other side of Meredith in

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

store to pick up the gown she

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

all the latest styles from last week, Miss Montgomery. Especially these few here, I’d say they match your aura very

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

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

this

is this season’s limited evening gown, Miss Montgomery. Its price is also very fitting of your status!

Mr. Whitman with

put up on a pedestal with the shop assistants’ singing her praises

on a mannequin as if she had been

I seen this dress before? I like its unique style. I want

“The gown has already been pre-ordered

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

The assistant was placed between a 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 one in the

Meredith’s expression fell slightly while

the client their pre-ordered gown hasn’t arrived yet. You should wrap this dress up

“I…”

a casual customer is more important than

before breaking out into

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

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

a sentence to come from behind her as she waited happily for the shop assistant to wrap the dress up for

whipped her head around. A few shop

you? I never thought you’d be able to afford something from

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

she turned to glare impatiently at the shop assistants. “Wrap it up already!” She quirked an eyebrow at Madeline. “Jeremy’s still

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

bag only for

you doing, Vera Quinn?” Meredith roared

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

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

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

You’re not the only one who likes it. We like it too. But liking it doesn’t mean it belongs to you! Please put the gown down, Miss, or we’ll have to

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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

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

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

colleague’s reaction, the other salespeople came over to read the card Madeline

shifted immediately at a glance as they began

attendants suddenly apologize to Madeline, treating her

are you so polite to her?” Meredith rolled her eyes in

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

fell amidst her mocking words, doubt and unwillingness to believe

eyes were filled

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

never expected the woman she hated so

Meredith’s fuming face. “So can

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.” She crossed

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 been mine since half a

“What?” Meredith’s smile hardened.

Someone has already pre-ordered the gown half a month

“…” Meredith was speechless.

Madeline smiled at the sight of Meredith Crawford being close

quickly stepped forward to form two lines as they bowed respectfully to bid Madeline