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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.

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

the caller ID,

who told me not to look for

Mr. Whitman? I understand that work is important, but a child also needs the loving nurture of his

silent

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

mind giving Jeremy her address. After all, searching it up would be an easy feat for him if he

she hung up the

wrong?

shouted just as Madeline was about to call the two

Madeline quickly ran

corner with his head between his

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

here.” Madeline comforted Lily before walking over to squat

kindly,

and hugged himself

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

to place a hand on Jackson’s

head. His complexion was pale and his expression looked lost.

The feeling resembled the time when she

said, “What’s wrong, Jackson? Did something upset you? You can tell Aunty Vera. It’s alright, shh. It’s going to be okay. Aunty Vera’s here. I won’t let

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

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thing Madeline could ever have expected was

have been feeling

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

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

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

now, Jack. It’s

Jackson relax and calm from

Lily walked over

be alright. Don’t worry.” Madeline smiled. “Mommy made you

a hand to Jackson. “Come on, Jackie, let’s go eat some snacks

Jackson seemed to finally pull

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

“Sorry.” He suddenly apologized.

with familiarity in

caressed Jackson’s small cheeks. “What are you apologizing

eyes as he took in Madeline’s gentle, kind

relief when she saw that the state of Jackson’s emotions was back

over her chest as she watched the two children sitting next to each other while eating the snacks she

off the butter smudged on the corners of Lillian’s

reminding her of the

was conveniently out of earshot did Madeline dare to ask, “Hey, Jack.

as he drank his orange juice, the light in his eyes

to the question was clear

heartlessly slash Jackson’s

for being able to remain aloof in the face

preyed on her own son for

act in such a weird manner. What had she done that warranted so

Jeremy never paid Jackson any attention? Had Jeremy left Jackson to deal with Meredith’s

Madeline putting a hold on her questions. Ruffling

look a lot like someone

her before he nodded. “I thought you were

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

he heard her words. Then, he started to shake his head

a horrible woman. She would never hurt

and his eyes were exceptionally

an indescribable feeling started to

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her so much despite his young age

Big Sis Vera from now on?”

and smiled, her mind wavering at the memory of Jackson

“Of course.”

a smile finally graced Jackson’s

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

corners of Jackson’s mouth as he smiled.

felt warmth flood into her chest at the child’s angelic

too long after, Jeremy

the house, but Madeline held him off

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,

Jackson nodded and slowly shuffled to stand beside

of greeting his father, Jackson remained

duo gave her

He wanted to say more but was interrupted

caller ID, he realized that it was from

a few seconds hesitating before accepting

and wailing drifted 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 does she want? Why did she kidnap Jack? What are we supposed to do now, Jeremy? I’m

not catch a word

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

the speaker.

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

“…”

when she heard Madeline’s voice, slowly taking

expression, Madeline smiled and returned the

of Mr. Whitman’s life. Quite

warm smile.

smiled and waved back. “Bye-bye, Big

and quickly closed

saw the grim expression

Madeline by surprise as he found her

divine aura attracted

made a beeline to speak to

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

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

she lifted her gaze to

Whitman? You, too, suspect that I’m that damned ex-wife

drunk when you called me 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

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him when he recognized the sarcasm and disdain in

his gaze drilled into Madeline’s

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

“It won’t happen again.”

say after

gaze fixated on her, he bent his

promise you, it won’t

chuckled 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 one who knew he

truth was, Jeremy had lost his mind the other day. He was not testing her, no. He had

was all it

Now, he was awake.

would not fantasize the woman before him

quietness

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

as Madeline seemed, Whitman Corporations’ anniversary was an event

going to reveal the other side of Meredith in front of

invitation, Madeline quickly mailed it off anonymously to someone

to the counter of a store to pick up the gown

was. After entering the store, Madeline was met with the sight of Meredith

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

is too

desire for more expensive outfits, the shop assistants immediately brought her to a side for more

this style, Miss

also very fitting of your status!

match Mr. Whitman with this evening

smiled arrogantly after being put up on a pedestal with the shop assistants’ singing her praises

she still felt rather unsatisfied. Her gaze wandered until it fell on

dress before? I like its unique style.

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

warehouse.” Meredith was displeased. Desire was

This dress was handmade, so it was not cheap. It had to be ordered from overseas half a

Meredith’s expression fell slightly while

You can just tell the client their pre-ordered gown hasn’t arrived yet. You should wrap this dress up for me

“I…”

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

assistants shared a glance before breaking out into

for you now,” a shop assistant said

she possibly match your bossiness? She was

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

she whipped her head around. A few shop assistant’s gazes fell on

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 afford something from such an expensive shop. Maybe selling jewelry does come with quite

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

The corners of 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

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

Meredith reached out to receive the shopping bag only for Madeline to take it neatly

you doing, Vera Quinn?” Meredith roared

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

you like this

you like it doesn’t

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

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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 call security. “Pick it up and take a look, then tell me whether I’m allowed such a dress or

Reading the words atop, her expression immediately shifted

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

reaction, the other salespeople came over to read the

glance

the shop attendants

polite to her?” Meredith rolled her eyes

take and read the card that

doubt and unwillingness to believe the truth bleeding out of her eyes as she stared at Madeline.

filled with suspicion and doubt despite the words ‘Vera

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

expected the woman she hated so much to fulfill such requirements,

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

card from

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

into a victorious smile. “I think you’re mistaken. The one who can’t have it

“What?” Meredith’s smile hardened.

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

“…” Meredith was speechless.

smiled at the sight of Meredith

members quickly stepped forward to form two lines as they bowed respectfully to