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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, her phone

ID, she

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

chuckled. “Didn’t you realize the calls from your son’s class teacher before you called me back, Mr. Whitman? I understand

line grew silent

the speaker again. “My son’s with you? Send me your address. I’ll be

all, searching it up would be an easy feat

the address, she

wrong?

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

that something may have happened, Madeline quickly ran

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

and I were just playing hide and seek, Mommy. Then,

Madeline comforted Lily before walking over to

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

the touch and

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

place

pale and his expression looked lost.

the sight. The feeling resembled the time when she was forcefully inducted into labor. Her heart stabbed with a pain

Did something upset you? You can tell

reddened as he watched Madeline comfort him. His small lips pursed as he dove into Madeline’s arms. His voice trembled as he

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last thing Madeline could ever have expected was

been

way to lessen his fear was to

had been a long

pat the back of Jackson’s

alright now, Jack. It’s

Madeline saw Jackson relax and calm from his previous

Mommy?” Lily

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

on, Jackie, let’s go eat some snacks

her words, Jackson seemed to finally pull himself out

blinked open his round eyes, his long eyelashes 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.

echoed with familiarity in Madeline’s

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

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

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

she watched the two children sitting next to each other while

she watched Jackson caringly wipe off the

this time reminding her

Only when she was conveniently out of earshot did

orange juice, the light

question was clear as

she had watched Meredith heartlessly slash Jackson’s cheek with

for being able to remain aloof

on her own

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

Had Jeremy left Jackson to deal with

silence had Madeline putting a hold on her questions. Ruffling his adorable head, she changed

a lot like someone

bore heavily into her before he nodded. “I thought you

“What 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 you before,

words. Then, he started

horrible woman. She would never hurt

and his eyes

indescribable feeling started to

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so much despite his young age was something Madeline

from now on?” Jackson looked

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

“Of course.”

reply, a smile

was the first time Madeline had seen Jackson smile,

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

warmth flood into her chest at the child’s

too long

to enter the house, but Madeline held him off

to Madeline’s words that met the eye. Turning around,

and slowly shuffled to stand beside

Jackson remained silent by his

father-son duo gave her a strange

expressed his gratitude. He wanted to

he realized that

few seconds hesitating

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

Madeline could not catch a word with how

respond. However, Madeline reached out to

screams continued to sound from the speaker. “Jeremy, Jeremy, can

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 want to save them, don’t you? So how about you bring the ransom to my house? Oh, and

“…”

heard Madeline’s voice, slowly taking in the

and pissed expression, Madeline smiled and returned the

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

with a warm

and waved back.

and quickly closed

she saw the grim expression Jeremy wore from her

Madeline by surprise as

Jeremy’s divine aura attracted numerous envious

made a beeline to speak to Madeline, going straight

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

want to attract any more

she lifted her gaze to stare into Jeremy’s

you, Mr. Whitman? You, too, suspect that I’m that

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

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unease wash over him when he recognized the sarcasm

his lips, his gaze drilled

Whitman. I really don’t want to be treated as the dead again.” Madeline rejected him

“It won’t happen again.”

say after a moment of

he bent his head to lean

it

chuckled lightly. “Are you admitting to testing me the other

silent under her

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

He was not testing her, no. He had fantasized that she was still

was all it was. A

Now, he was awake.

not fantasize the woman before him to be the one in

quietness as silent

she scoffed. “With that being said, I shall accept your invite, Mr. Whitman. After all, offending you would do no good to my days

Corporations’ anniversary was an event she

other side of Meredith in front of

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

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

entering the store, Madeline was met with the sight of

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

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

course! This way, please!” Elated by Meredith’s desire for more expensive outfits, the shop assistants immediately brought her to a

about this style, Miss

also very fitting of your status! I’m sure you’d be the center

Mr. Whitman with

on a pedestal with the shop assistants’

on a mannequin as if she had been enraptured

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

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

displeased. Desire was apparent in her gaze as it bore holes into

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

slightly while the possessiveness in her

pre-ordered gown hasn’t arrived yet. You should wrap this dress up for me if you want me to continue

“I…”

customer is more important than long-term ones like me?” Madeline

before breaking out into

a moment, Miss Montgomery. I’ll wrap it up for you now,” a

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

her as she waited happily for the shop assistant

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 be able to

after all, Miss Crawford. I don’t get to spend my family wealth

twitched as distaste settled on her face. The fake smile she put on disappeared instantly as she turned

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

shopping bag only for Madeline to take it neatly

you doing, Vera

Meredith’s side to point fingers at Madeline’s behavior. “What are you doing,

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

because you like it doesn’t mean

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

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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 whether I’m allowed such a dress

shop assistant quickly picked up the card. Reading the words atop, her expression immediately shifted

so sorry! I didn’t know you’re

came over to

at a glance as

see the shop attendants suddenly

her?” Meredith rolled her eyes in

as she disdainfully reached out to take and

words, doubt and unwillingness to believe the

eyes were filled with suspicion and doubt despite the words ‘Vera Quinn’

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

had never expected the woman she hated so much

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

that, she plucked the card from Meredith’s hands

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

you’re mistaken. The

“What?” Meredith’s smile hardened.

already pre-ordered the gown half a month ago

“…” Meredith was speechless.

the sight of Meredith Crawford

store members quickly stepped forward to form two lines as they bowed respectfully to bid Madeline farewell. “Have