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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.

the freshly baked cake and orange juice on the coffee table. Before she could search for the kids,

ID,

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

you realize the calls from your son’s class teacher before you called me back, Mr. Whitman? I understand

line grew silent at her

Jeremy’s voice sounded from the speaker again. “My son’s with

it up would be an easy feat for him if he truly wanted

the address, she hung up

What’s wrong?

suddenly shouted just as Madeline was about to call the

happened, Madeline quickly ran to the storeroom where the sound came

shocked to find Jackson squinting in the corner with his head between his knees. The boy’s

hide and

Lily before walking

asked kindly,

and hugged himself tighter

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

to place a hand on

his head. His complexion was pale and his expression looked

reason unbeknownst to her, Madeline felt her heart break at the sight. The feeling resembled the time when she was forcefully inducted into labor. Her heart stabbed with a pain

to softly pat Jackson’s head, her tone warm and soft as she said, “What’s wrong, Jackson? Did something upset

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

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have expected was Jackson

have been feeling terrified

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

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

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

now,

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

Jackie okay, Mommy?” Lily walked over and asked

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

reached out a hand to Jackson. “Come on, Jackie, let’s

to finally

his round eyes, his long eyelashes fluttering as he looked up to stare at Madeline Crawford. Slowly but surely,

“Sorry.” He suddenly apologized.

with familiarity in Madeline’s

small cheeks. “What are you apologizing

he took in Madeline’s

breath of relief when she saw

her chest as she watched the two children sitting

wipe off the butter smudged

time reminding her of

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

he drank his orange juice, the light

question was

heartlessly slash

able to remain aloof in the face

could such a woman who preyed on her own

that warranted so much fear in him that he ran into her arms and

never paid Jackson any attention? Had Jeremy left Jackson to

silence had Madeline putting a hold on her questions. Ruffling his adorable

lot like someone you know who’s named Maddie,

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

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

words. Then, he

horrible woman.

words were certain, and his

indescribable feeling started to bubble

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Whitman trust her so much despite his young age was something Madeline had

Vera from now on?” Jackson looked at

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

“Of course.”

her reply, a smile finally

smile, be

by the corners of Jackson’s mouth as he smiled. He looked warm and adorable, just like

warmth flood into her

too long

wanted to enter the house,

There was more to Madeline’s words that met the eye. Turning around, she fired Jackson a gentle and light smile. “Come on, Jack, your father’s here to fetch you home. You can

and slowly shuffled to stand beside

of greeting his father, Jackson remained silent by

duo gave her

to say more but was interrupted

caller ID, he

few seconds hesitating

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

way Madeline could not catch a word with how loud Meredith was

chuckled as she watched Jeremy frown with his lips apart, ready to respond. However,

from the speaker. “Jeremy,

kidnap your son, but I also have your fiancé with me. You want to save them, don’t

“…”

when she heard Madeline’s voice,

pissed expression, Madeline smiled and returned the phone

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

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

waved back. “Bye-bye, Big Sis

and quickly closed

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

surprise as he found her working

Jeremy’s divine aura attracted

to speak to Madeline,

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

attract any more unnecessary issues, let alone be suspected from time to time by other

her gaze to stare into Jeremy’s

it too, don’t you, Mr. Whitman? You, too, suspect that

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 hated and were disgusted by Madeline Crawford. There was absolutely no way that you would cry for her in such a tone

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when he

gaze

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

“It won’t happen again.”

lips to say after a moment

bent his head

it won’t happen

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

silent under her inquisitive

shamelessly in love Madeline was with Jeremy, Jeremy was the only

the other day. He was not testing her, no. He

all it was.

Now, he was awake.

before him

took Jeremy’s quietness as

your invite, Mr. Whitman. After

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

other

Madeline quickly mailed it off anonymously to someone

of a store to pick up the gown she had

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

are all the latest styles from last week, Miss Montgomery. Especially these few here, I’d say

price tags. “This won’t do. This is too cheap for a person of my status. Don’t you have

Elated by Meredith’s desire for more expensive outfits, the shop assistants immediately brought her to a side for

this style, Miss

season’s limited evening gown, Miss Montgomery. Its price is also very fitting of your status! I’m sure you’d be the center of everyone’s attention should you wear this to the Whitman

Whitman with this

pedestal with the shop

wandered until it fell on

haven’t I seen this dress before? I like its unique style. I

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

displeased. Desire

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

Meredith’s expression fell slightly while the possessiveness in

gown hasn’t arrived yet. You should wrap this dress up for

“I…”

Are you telling me a casual customer is more important than

a glance before breaking out into

up for you now,” a shop assistant

she possibly match your bossiness? She

from behind her as she waited

as she whipped her head around. A few shop

I never thought you’d be able to afford something from such an expensive

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

smile she put on disappeared instantly as she turned to glare impatiently at

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

glance at Madeline, Meredith reached out to receive the shopping bag only for Madeline to take it neatly before

are you doing, Vera

assistants were shocked as well, immediately standing on Meredith’s side to point fingers at Madeline’s behavior. “What are you doing, Miss? This belongs to

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

too? Just because you like

chuckled as well, a belittling gaze in their eyes. “This is a six-figure dress, Miss. You’re not the only one who likes it. We like

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arrogant Meredith, Madeline casually pulled out a card and threw it at the face of the shop assistant who had threatened to

aback by 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 red as

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

reaction, the other salespeople came over to read the card Madeline

shifted immediately at a glance as they began

attendants suddenly

to her?” Meredith rolled her eyes in disagreement.

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

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.

purple VIP card in her hands, Meredith’s eyes were filled with suspicion and doubt despite the

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

she hated so much to fulfill

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

that, she plucked the card from Meredith’s

if you have that card, Vera? Let me tell you, someone has already pre-ordered that dress long ago.” She crossed her

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.

has already pre-ordered the gown half a month ago as we’ve mentioned earlier and that person is…

“…” Meredith was speechless.

go yet?” Madeline smiled at the sight of Meredith

lines as they bowed respectfully to bid Madeline farewell.