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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

caller ID, she accepted the

to look for you anymore,

you called me back, Mr. Whitman? I understand that

grew silent at her

again. “My son’s with you? Send me

address. After all, searching it up would be an easy

sending the address, she

What’s wrong? Jackie,

was about to call the

Madeline quickly ran to the storeroom

find Jackson squinting in the corner with his

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

here.” Madeline comforted Lily before walking over to squat

Jackson?” she asked kindly, reaching out to

shook at the touch and

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

place a

was pale and his expression looked lost. His round

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

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

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

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have expected was Jackson running into her arms, calling her his

must have been feeling terrified

was as if the only way to lessen his fear was

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

a hand to lightly pat the back of Jackson’s

alright now, Jack.

Jackson relax and calm from his previous upset

okay, Mommy?” Lily walked over and

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

on, Jackie, let’s go eat

seemed to finally pull himself out of that

fluttering as he looked up to stare at Madeline Crawford. Slowly but surely, a red blush of what looked like embarrassment tinted his handsome

“Sorry.” He suddenly apologized.

words echoed with familiarity

small cheeks. “What are you apologizing for, silly? You

it came in Jackson’s eyes as he took in Madeline’s gentle, kind smile. He envied Lillian for having such

an inexplicable breath of relief when she saw that the

the two children sitting next to each other while

off the butter smudged on the corners of Lillian’s

heart clenched again, this time reminding her of the child

of earshot did

orange juice, the

the question was clear as

ago, she had watched Meredith heartlessly

being able

who preyed on her own son for status and wealth

a weird manner. What had she done that warranted so much

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

a hold on her questions.

look a lot like someone you know who’s

into her before he nodded. “I thought

told you that Maddie was a horrible woman,

words. Then,

definitely isn’t a horrible woman. She would never hurt

were certain, and

stunned as an indescribable feeling started

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trust her so much despite his young age was something Madeline

Big Sis Vera from now on?” Jackson

wavering at the memory of

“Of course.”

a smile

time Madeline had seen Jackson smile, be it three years

as he smiled.

felt warmth flood into her chest at the child’s

too long after,

wanted to enter the house, but Madeline

Madeline’s words that met the eye. Turning around, she fired Jackson a gentle and light

slowly shuffled

of greeting his father, Jackson remained silent

father-son duo gave her a strange and distant

Jeremy expressed his gratitude. He wanted to say more but was interrupted by an untimely phone

the caller ID, he realized that it was from

a few seconds hesitating before accepting

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 scared. What if Vera Quinn hurts Jack?

Madeline could not catch a word with how loud

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

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

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

“…”

froze when she heard Madeline’s voice, slowly taking in the other

pissed expression, Madeline smiled and returned the phone

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

warm

back. “Bye-bye, Big Sis

and quickly closed the

smile when she saw the grim

Jeremy caught Madeline by surprise as

tailored suit, Jeremy’s divine aura attracted numerous envious

to Madeline, going straight to

result, he wishes that you could attend the 50th

her head. “I’m sorry, but I don’t want to attract any more unnecessary issues, let alone be suspected from time

her gaze to stare into Jeremy’s bottomless

don’t you, Mr. Whitman? You, too,

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

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of unease wash over him when he recognized the sarcasm and

his gaze drilled into

I really don’t want to be

“It won’t happen again.”

to say

fixated on her, he bent

promise you, it won’t

to testing me the other day, Mr.

remained silent under

world was privy to how shamelessly in love Madeline

mind the other day. He was not testing her, no. He had fantasized that she

was all it

Now, he was awake.

would not fantasize the woman before him to be the one in his

quietness

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

Corporations’ anniversary was an

reveal the other side of Meredith in front of

mailed

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

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

styles from last week, Miss Montgomery. Especially these few here, I’d say they match your

check the price tags. “This won’t do. This is

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

this style,

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

Whitman with this evening gown, Miss

a pedestal with the shop assistants’ singing

unsatisfied. Her gaze wandered until it fell on a mannequin

this dress before? I like its unique style. I want to try it on,” Meredith

smiled awkwardly. “The gown has already been

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

The assistant was placed 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 before purchase, so this was the only one in the entirety of

while the possessiveness

You can just tell the client their pre-ordered gown hasn’t arrived yet. You should wrap this dress up for me if you want me to continue shopping with

“I…”

waiting for? Are you telling me a casual customer is more important than long-term ones like me?” Madeline urged them,

before breaking out into

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

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

sentence to come from behind her as she waited happily for the shop

darkened as she whipped her head around. A few shop

setting. “It’s you? I never thought you’d be able to afford something from such an expensive

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

twitched as distaste settled on her face. The fake smile she put on disappeared instantly as she turned to glare impatiently at the

moment, Miss Montgomery,” the shop assistants replied, wrapping up the gown and handing

out to receive the shopping bag only for Madeline to take it neatly before Meredith’s

Vera Quinn?” Meredith roared in

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

Madeline’s lips quirked meaningfully. “Do you like this gown,

like it too? Just because 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

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card and threw it at the face of the shop assistant who had threatened

words atop, her

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

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

glance as they began apologizing to

was stunned to see the shop attendants suddenly

rolled her eyes in disagreement.

as she disdainfully reached out to take and read the

amidst her mocking words, doubt and unwillingness to believe the truth bleeding out of her eyes as she stared at Madeline. “You’re

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

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

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

Meredith’s fuming face.

that, she plucked the card from Meredith’s

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

a victorious smile. “I think you’re mistaken. The one who can’t have it is you, Meredith Crawford. The gown

“What?” Meredith’s smile hardened.

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

“…” Meredith was speechless.

yet?” Madeline smiled at the sight of Meredith Crawford being close to blowing

they bowed respectfully to bid Madeline farewell. “Have