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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

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

Mr. Whitman?

silent

speaker again. “My son’s with you? Send me your

up would be an easy feat

address, she hung up

wrong? Jackie,

shouted just as Madeline was about to call the two children

may have happened, Madeline quickly ran to the

the corner with his head between his knees. The

and I were just playing hide and seek, Mommy. Then, he suddenly hid in here and stopped

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

kindly,

at the touch and hugged

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

reached out again to place a

pale and his expression looked lost. His round

break at the sight. The feeling resembled the time when

Jackson? Did something upset you? You can tell

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

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ever have expected was Jackson running into her arms, calling

have been

physique deep into her arms. It was as if the only way to lessen his fear

clench at the signs of distress on his small cheeks. It had been a long while

hand to lightly pat the back of Jackson’s

alright now, Jack. It’s

saw Jackson relax and calm from his previous upset

Lily walked over and asked

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

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

finally pull himself out of

at Madeline Crawford. Slowly but surely,

“Sorry.” He suddenly apologized.

echoed with

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

it came in Jackson’s eyes as he took in Madeline’s gentle,

found herself sighing an inexplicable breath of relief when she saw

she watched the two children sitting next to each other

Jackson caringly wipe off the butter smudged on

this time reminding her of

use the bathroom. Only when she was conveniently out of earshot did Madeline dare to ask, “Hey, Jack.

his orange juice, the light in his

the question was clear

had watched Meredith heartlessly slash Jackson’s cheek

demon for being able to remain aloof in the face

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

point that Jackson would act in such a weird manner. What had she done that warranted so much fear in him that he ran

paid Jackson any attention? Had Jeremy left Jackson to deal with Meredith’s

hold on her questions. Ruffling his adorable head,

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

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

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

heard her words. Then,

woman.

were certain, and his eyes were

stunned as an indescribable feeling

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trust her so much despite his

Sis Vera from

her mind wavering at the memory of Jackson calling her ‘Mom’

“Of course.”

reply, a smile finally graced Jackson’s

first time Madeline had seen Jackson smile, be it

dimples appeared by the corners of Jackson’s mouth as he smiled. He looked

flood into her chest at the

too long after, Jeremy

house, but Madeline held him

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

nodded and slowly shuffled to stand

greeting his father, Jackson

gave her a

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

at the caller ID, he realized that it

seconds hesitating

from the kindergarten but the teacher told me a woman called Vera Quinn had

could not catch a word with how loud Meredith was

watched Jeremy frown with his lips apart, ready to respond. However, Madeline reached out to take his phone and placed it by her

from the speaker. “Jeremy, Jeremy, can you hear me?

correct, I’ve kidnapped your son. In 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

“…”

voice, slowly taking in the other

pissed expression, Madeline smiled and returned the phone to

of Mr. Whitman’s life. Quite the high maintenance,

waved Jackson goodbye with a warm smile.

smiled and waved back.

nodded and quickly closed the

saw the grim expression Jeremy wore from

Jeremy caught Madeline by surprise as he found her

a tailored suit, Jeremy’s divine aura attracted numerous

to Madeline, going straight to

that you could

want to attract any more unnecessary issues, let alone be

her gaze to stare

You, too, suspect

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, let alone speak the words

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unease wash over him when he

his lips, his gaze drilled into

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.”

his lips to say after a moment

on her, he bent his

you, it won’t happen

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

remained silent under

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

lost his mind the other day. He was

that was all it

Now, he was awake.

before him to be the one

took Jeremy’s quietness

Whitman. After all, offending you

seemed, Whitman Corporations’ anniversary was an

other side of Meredith in front of

Madeline quickly mailed it off anonymously to

to the counter of a store to pick up the

store, Madeline was met with the sight of Meredith who was

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

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

by Meredith’s desire for more expensive

about this style,

your status! I’m sure you’d be

Mr. Whitman with

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

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

seen this dress before? I like its unique style.

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

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

place. This dress was handmade, so it was not cheap. It

fell slightly while the

arrived yet. You should wrap this dress up for me if you want me to continue shopping

“I…”

waiting for? Are you telling me a casual customer is more important

shop assistants shared a glance before breaking out into fawning

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

you, Miss Crawford. How could she possibly match your bossiness? She was never your

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

her head around. A

Quinn?” Meredith’s gaze turned sinister, but the smile remained on her face in the public setting. “It’s you? I never thought you’d

earning money. I’m not you, after all, Miss Crawford.

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 for me for

the shop assistants replied,

Meredith reached out to receive the shopping bag only for Madeline to

are you doing, Vera Quinn?” Meredith

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! How could

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

Just because you like it doesn’t mean

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

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face of the shop assistant who had threatened to call security. “Pick it up and take a look,

picked up the card. Reading the words atop, her

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

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

expressions shifted immediately at a glance

the shop attendants suddenly apologize to

rolled her eyes in disagreement. “What’s so shocking about this woman’s name

out to take and read the card that was in

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 her eyes

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

she became the oldest daughter of the Montgomery family. She wanted to become one for this store to further elevate her taste, yet she

woman she hated

fuming face. “So can this jewelry seller take the

card from Meredith’s

has already pre-ordered that dress long ago.” She crossed her arms and smirked. “If I can’t have it,

face, Madeline’s 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

“What?” Meredith’s smile hardened.

true, Miss Montgomery. Someone has already pre-ordered the gown half a month

“…” Meredith was speechless.

Madeline smiled at the

form two lines as they bowed respectfully