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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

caller ID, she

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

“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,

silent at

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

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

address, she hung up

wrong?

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

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

the corner with his head

hide and seek, Mommy. Then,

Lily before

she asked kindly, reaching out to touch

touch and hugged himself tighter

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

again to place a

pale and his expression looked lost.

her heart break at the sight. The feeling resembled the time when she was forcefully inducted into labor. Her heart

she said, “What’s wrong, Jackson? Did something upset you?

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

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could ever have expected was

have been

the only way to lessen his fear was to hold her tight with both

her heart clench at the signs of distress on his small cheeks. It had been a long while since she had felt such an intrusive stab

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

alright now, Jack.

relax and

okay, Mommy?” Lily walked

smiled. “Mommy made you some snacks. How about you share some

on, Jackie,

finally pull himself out of

fluttering as he looked up to stare at Madeline

“Sorry.” He suddenly apologized.

words echoed with

Jackson’s small cheeks. “What are you apologizing for, silly?

took in Madeline’s gentle, kind smile. He envied Lillian for having such

relief when she saw that

watched the two children

caringly wipe off the butter smudged

again, this time reminding her

bathroom. Only when she was conveniently out of

juice, the light in his eyes slowly

to the question

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

demon for being able

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

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

Jackson any attention? Had Jeremy left

hold on her questions. Ruffling

I look a lot like someone

before

that Maddie was a horrible woman,

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

a horrible woman. She

and his eyes were

stunned as an indescribable feeling started to bubble in

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her so much despite his young age was something Madeline had

I call you Big Sis Vera from now

mind wavering at the memory of Jackson

“Of course.”

smile finally

Madeline had seen Jackson smile, be it three years ago or

the corners of Jackson’s mouth as he

flood into her chest at the

long

wanted to enter the house, but Madeline held

better care of 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 around, she fired Jackson a gentle and light smile.

Jackson nodded and slowly shuffled

Jackson remained

her

wanted to say more but was

he realized that it

few seconds hesitating

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? I’m scared. What

not catch a word with

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

continued to sound from the speaker.

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

“…”

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

expression, Madeline smiled

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

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

waved back. “Bye-bye,

nodded and quickly closed

she saw the

caught Madeline by surprise as he found

suit, Jeremy’s divine aura attracted numerous envious

made a beeline to speak to Madeline, going

you’re my ex-wife, Madeline Crawford. As a result, he wishes that you could attend the 50th anniversary of the founding of Whitman

to draw without lifting her head. “I’m sorry, but I don’t want to attract any more

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

you, Mr. Whitman? 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, let alone speak the

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when he recognized

his gaze drilled into

looking for me, Mr. Whitman. I really don’t

“It won’t happen again.”

his lips to say after a moment of

bent his head to lean

it won’t

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

under her

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

truth was, Jeremy had lost his mind the other day. He was not testing her,

all

Now, he was awake.

him

quietness

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

seemed, Whitman Corporations’ anniversary was an event she needed to

going to reveal the other side of Meredith in

quickly mailed it off

that, she went to the counter of a store to pick up the gown she had

the store, Madeline was met with the sight of Meredith who was being served enthusiastically by several assistants.

here, I’d say they match your aura very well.” The shop assistants

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

Elated by Meredith’s desire for more expensive outfits,

this

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

Whitman with this

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

it fell on a mannequin as if she

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

gown has already been pre-ordered by another

Desire was apparent in her

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

slightly while the possessiveness in her eyes

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

“I…”

you telling me a casual customer is more important than

glance before

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

How could she possibly match your bossiness? She was

as she waited happily

she whipped her head around. A few shop

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

you, after all, Miss Crawford. I don’t get

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 it up already!” She quirked an eyebrow at Madeline. “Jeremy’s still waiting

Montgomery,” the shop assistants replied, wrapping up the

bag only for Madeline

you doing, Vera Quinn?” Meredith roared

to point fingers at Madeline’s behavior. “What are you doing, Miss? This

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

Just because you like it

a belittling gaze in their eyes. “This is a 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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at the snobbish shop 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.

Madeline’s temperament, the shop assistant quickly picked up the card. Reading the words atop, her expression immediately shifted into an embarrassed one. She flushed

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

salespeople came over to read the card Madeline

a glance as they began apologizing

shop attendants suddenly apologize to Madeline, treating

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

out to take and read the card that was

the end, she’s just a person who sells jewelry. What’s so great…” Meredith’s face fell amidst her mocking words, doubt

hands, Meredith’s eyes were filled with

family. She wanted to become one for this store to further elevate her taste, yet she found herself unable to meet their requirements just

the woman she hated so much

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

she plucked the card

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

you’re mistaken. The one who can’t

“What?” Meredith’s smile hardened.

hurriedly explained. “That’s true, Miss Montgomery. Someone has already pre-ordered the gown half a month ago as

“…” Meredith was speechless.

at the

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