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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.

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

ID,

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

from your son’s class teacher before you called me back, Mr. Whitman? I understand that work is important, but a child also needs the loving nurture of

silent at her

“My

After all, searching it up would be an easy feat for him if

the address, she

wrong? Jackie,

was about to call

happened, Madeline quickly ran to the storeroom where

Jackson squinting in the corner with his head between

playing hide and seek, Mommy. Then, he suddenly hid in here

comforted Lily before walking over to squat in front of

kindly, reaching out to

the touch and hugged himself tighter in

the strange reaction, her worry

place a hand

finally raised his head. His complexion was pale and his expression looked lost. His round

time when she was forcefully inducted into labor. Her heart stabbed with a pain

tone warm and soft as she said, “What’s wrong, Jackson? Did something upset you? You can tell Aunty Vera. It’s alright, shh. It’s going to

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

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have expected was Jackson running into her

been feeling terrified

her arms. It was as if the only way to lessen his fear was to hold her tight

been a long while since she had felt

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

alright now, Jack. It’s

relax

Jackie okay, Mommy?” Lily walked over and asked

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

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

to finally

Madeline Crawford. Slowly but surely, a red blush of what looked like embarrassment

“Sorry.” He suddenly apologized.

with familiarity in

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

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

relief when she saw that

as she watched the two children sitting next to each other while eating

the butter smudged on the corners of

time reminding her

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

drank his orange juice, the light in his eyes

to the question was clear

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

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

on her own son for

weird manner. What had she done that warranted so much fear in him that he

Had Jeremy left Jackson to deal

a hold on her questions. Ruffling his

think that I look a lot like

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

I’m sure your mother told you that Maddie was a

solemn when he heard her words. Then, he

isn’t a horrible woman. She

and

indescribable feeling started to bubble in

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her so much despite his young

you Big Sis Vera from now on?”

mind wavering at the memory

“Of course.”

reply, a smile

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

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

flood into her chest at the child’s angelic

too long after,

house, but

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. “Come on, Jack, your father’s here to fetch you home. You can always come again next

nodded and slowly shuffled to stand beside

of greeting his father, Jackson remained

her a

Miss Vera.” Jeremy expressed his gratitude. He wanted to say

ID, he realized that it was

spent a few seconds hesitating before

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 if Vera Quinn

was no way Madeline could not catch a word with

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

sound from the speaker. “Jeremy, Jeremy, can you

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

“…”

voice, slowly taking in

Meredith’s embarrassed and pissed expression, Madeline smiled and returned

of Mr. Whitman’s

Jackson goodbye with a warm

and waved back. “Bye-bye, Big Sis

and quickly closed the

let out an ironic smile when she saw the grim expression Jeremy wore from her

following day, Jeremy caught Madeline by surprise as he found her

suit, Jeremy’s divine aura attracted numerous envious

speak to Madeline, going straight

As a result, he wishes that you could attend the 50th anniversary of the founding of Whitman Corporation.

to attract any

gaze to stare into Jeremy’s bottomless

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

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 you claimed you

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of unease wash over him when he recognized the

his lips, his gaze drilled

Mr. Whitman. I really don’t want

“It won’t happen again.”

parted his lips to say after a moment of

bent his head to lean closer to

promise you, it won’t happen

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

silent under

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

other day. He was not testing her, no.

all it

Now, he was awake.

fantasize the woman before him to be the one in

quietness as

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

seemed, Whitman Corporations’ anniversary was an event

was going to reveal the other side of Meredith in front of

Madeline quickly mailed it off anonymously to someone

to the counter of a store to

a small 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 even realize Madeline’s

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

won’t do. This is too cheap for a person

way, please!” Elated by Meredith’s desire for more expensive outfits,

this

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

Whitman with this evening gown,

on a pedestal with the shop assistants’

felt rather unsatisfied. Her gaze wandered until it fell on a mannequin as if

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

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

another warehouse.” Meredith was displeased. Desire was apparent in her gaze as it bore

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

her, Meredith’s expression fell slightly while the possessiveness in her eyes

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

“I…”

for? Are you telling me a casual customer is more important than long-term ones like

shop assistants shared a glance before breaking out into

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

how Madeline lost to you, Miss Crawford. How could she possibly match your bossiness? She was

she waited happily for the shop assistant to wrap

around. A few shop

public setting. “It’s you? I never thought you’d be able to afford

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

as she turned to glare impatiently at the shop assistants. “Wrap it up already!” She quirked an eyebrow at Madeline. “Jeremy’s still waiting

yes, of course! One moment, Miss Montgomery,” the shop assistants replied, wrapping up the gown and

reached out to receive the shopping bag only for Madeline

you doing, Vera

Madeline’s

things?” The corners of Madeline’s lips quirked meaningfully. “Do you like this

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

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 it too. But liking it doesn’t mean it belongs to you! Please put the gown down, Miss,

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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. “Pick it up and

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

I didn’t know you’re Miss Quinn! I’m

over to

immediately at a glance as they began apologizing

was stunned to see the shop attendants suddenly apologize

so polite to her?” Meredith rolled

to take and read the card that

face fell amidst her mocking words, doubt and unwillingness to believe the

the faint purple VIP card in her hands, Meredith’s eyes were filled with

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 further elevate her taste, yet she found

had never expected the woman she hated so much to

lips curled as she turned to face Meredith’s fuming face. “So

the card from Meredith’s hands and turned

Meredith walked forward to stop Madeline. “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

ugly selfishness in the 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.

“What?” Meredith’s smile hardened.

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

“…” Meredith was speechless.

can I go yet?” Madeline smiled at the sight

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