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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.

cake and orange juice on the coffee

the caller ID, she accepted the

me not to look for you anymore, Miss Vera.” Jeremy’s alluring

before you called me back, Mr. Whitman? I understand that work is important, but a

line grew silent at her

the speaker again. “My son’s with you?

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

she hung up the

wrong?

suddenly shouted just as Madeline was about

have happened, Madeline quickly ran to the storeroom where

was shocked to find Jackson squinting in the corner with his head between his knees. The boy’s arms were wrapped around himself

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

baby. Mommy’s here.” Madeline comforted Lily before walking over

asked kindly, reaching out

the touch and hugged himself tighter

reaction, her worry

again to place a hand on

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

feeling resembled the time when she was forcefully inducted

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

comfort him. His small lips pursed as he dove into Madeline’s arms. His

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have expected was Jackson

have been feeling terrified and

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

clench at the signs of distress on his small cheeks. It had been a long while since she had felt such an intrusive stab of pain eating its way out

pat the back of Jackson’s head, her

now,

Madeline saw Jackson relax and calm

okay, Mommy?” Lily walked

Don’t worry.” Madeline smiled. “Mommy made you some snacks. How about you share some

Lillian reached out a hand to Jackson. “Come on, Jackie, let’s go eat some snacks together! Mommy’s cake is

words, Jackson seemed to finally pull himself out of

Madeline Crawford. Slowly but surely, a

“Sorry.” He suddenly apologized.

echoed with familiarity

Jackson’s small cheeks. “What are

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

an inexplicable breath of relief when she saw that the state of

children sitting

off the butter

time reminding her of

the bathroom. Only when she was conveniently out of earshot did Madeline dare to ask, “Hey, Jack. How does your mother normally treat

hesitated as he drank his orange juice, the light in

to the question

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

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

own son for status and wealth exist in

the point that Jackson would act 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

any attention? Had Jeremy left Jackson to deal

on her questions. Ruffling his adorable head, she changed

like someone you know who’s

gaze bore heavily into her before he nodded.

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

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

a horrible woman. She would

were certain, and his eyes

feeling started to bubble in

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her so much despite his young age was something Madeline had

you Big Sis Vera from now on?” Jackson

her mind wavering at the memory of Jackson

“Of course.”

a smile finally graced

first time Madeline had seen Jackson smile, be it three years

mouth as he smiled. He looked

warmth flood into her chest at the child’s angelic

long

to enter the house, but Madeline held him

your son, Mr. Whitman. He is, after all, the precious child of you and your beloved.” There was more to Madeline’s words that met the eye. Turning

Jackson nodded and slowly shuffled to stand

of greeting his father, Jackson remained silent by his

duo gave her a strange and

to say more but was interrupted by an untimely phone

caller ID, he realized

a few seconds hesitating before accepting

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 kidnap Jack? What are we supposed to do

could not catch a

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

sound from the speaker. “Jeremy, Jeremy,

Crawford? You’re correct, I’ve kidnapped your son. In fact, not only did I kidnap your son, but I also have your fiancé with me. You

“…”

froze when she heard Madeline’s voice, slowly

embarrassed and pissed expression, Madeline smiled

the legendary love of Mr. Whitman’s life.

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

waved back. “Bye-bye, Big Sis

and quickly

smile when she saw the grim expression

day, Jeremy caught Madeline by surprise as he found

Jeremy’s divine aura attracted numerous

to

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

any more

she lifted her gaze to stare into

You,

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

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unease wash over him when he recognized the sarcasm and disdain in

his gaze drilled

me, Mr. Whitman. I really don’t want to be treated as

“It won’t happen again.”

his lips to say after

on her, he bent his

it won’t happen

you admitting to testing me

silent under her

Madeline was with Jeremy, Jeremy was the only

other day. He was not testing her, no.

was all it was. A

Now, he was awake.

him to be the

quietness as silent

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

Corporations’ anniversary was an event she needed to

the other side of

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

counter of a store to pick up the gown

world it was. After entering the store, Madeline was met with the sight of Meredith who was being served enthusiastically by several assistants. She did not

these few here, I’d say they match your

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

expensive outfits, the shop assistants immediately brought her to a side for

this style,

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

You’d match Mr. Whitman with this evening

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

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

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

has already

warehouse.” Meredith was displeased. Desire was apparent

was handmade, so it was not cheap. It had to

fell slightly while the

the client their pre-ordered gown hasn’t arrived yet. You

“I…”

casual customer is more important than long-term ones

a glance before

I’ll wrap it up for you now,” a shop assistant said as she took the

makes sense how Madeline lost to you, Miss Crawford. How could she possibly match your bossiness? She was never your opponent to begin

come from behind her as she

head around. A few shop assistant’s gazes fell on her as

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

money. I’m not you, after all, Miss

disappeared instantly as she turned to glare impatiently at the shop assistants.

One moment, Miss Montgomery,” the shop assistants replied, wrapping up

receive the shopping bag only for Madeline to take it neatly

are you doing, Vera Quinn?” Meredith

fingers at Madeline’s behavior. “What are you doing,

“Do you like this gown, Miss

it too? Just because you like it doesn’t mean it’s yours!” Meredith

six-figure dress, Miss. 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

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shop assistant who had

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

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

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

shifted immediately at a glance as they began apologizing

shop attendants suddenly apologize

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

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

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 her eyes as she stared at Madeline. “You’re this brand’s

were filled with suspicion and doubt despite the

member of many luxurious stores ever since she became the oldest daughter of the Montgomery family. She wanted to become one for this store to

expected the woman she hated so

curled as she turned to face Meredith’s fuming face. “So can this jewelry seller take the

plucked the card from Meredith’s

forward to stop Madeline. “So what if you have that card, Vera? Let me tell you, someone has already pre-ordered

in the face, Madeline’s lips tugged into a victorious smile. “I think you’re mistaken. The one who can’t have

“What?” Meredith’s smile hardened.

half a month ago as we’ve mentioned earlier and that

“…” Meredith was speechless.

I go yet?” Madeline smiled at the

store members quickly stepped forward to form two lines as they bowed respectfully to bid Madeline farewell. “Have a nice day, Miss Quinn. Please come