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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.

cake and orange juice on the coffee table. Before she could

caller ID, she

look for you anymore,

back, Mr. Whitman? I

line grew silent at her

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

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

the address, she hung up

wrong? Jackie,

just as Madeline was about to call the two children over

happened, Madeline quickly ran

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

at 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

she asked kindly, reaching out

the touch and hugged

felt her heart tighten at the strange reaction, her worry

reached out again to place

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

when she was forcefully inducted into labor. Her heart stabbed with a pain that was akin to losing a

wrong, Jackson? Did something upset

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

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was Jackson running into her arms, calling her

have been feeling terrified and

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

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

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

now,

Madeline saw Jackson relax and calm

Lily

“Mommy made you some snacks. How about you

reached out a hand to Jackson. “Come on, Jackie, let’s go eat some snacks together! Mommy’s cake is

her words, Jackson seemed to finally

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

“Sorry.” He suddenly apologized.

words echoed with familiarity

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

as he took in Madeline’s gentle, kind smile. He envied Lillian for having such a

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

washed over her chest as she watched the two children sitting next to

when she watched Jackson caringly wipe off the butter smudged on the corners of

again, this time reminding her

when she was conveniently out of earshot did Madeline dare to

orange juice, the

answer to the question was clear

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

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

preyed on her own son for status and wealth exist in

that warranted so much fear in him that he ran into

any attention? Had Jeremy left Jackson to deal

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

I look a lot like

into her before he nodded. “I

“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

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

definitely isn’t a horrible woman. She would never

words were certain, and his eyes were exceptionally

indescribable feeling started to bubble

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Jackson Whitman trust her so much despite his young

Vera from now on?” Jackson

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

“Of course.”

smile

smile, be it three

as he smiled. He

warmth flood into her chest at

too long

wanted to enter the house, but Madeline held him off

words that met the eye. Turning around, she fired Jackson

slowly shuffled to stand beside

his father, Jackson

father-son duo gave her

gratitude. He wanted to say more but was interrupted by an

ID, he realized that it was from

spent a few seconds hesitating before

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

no way Madeline could not catch a word with

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

sound from the speaker. “Jeremy, Jeremy, can

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

“…”

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

and pissed expression, Madeline smiled and returned the

of Mr. Whitman’s

with a warm smile. “Bye-bye,

back. “Bye-bye, Big

and quickly closed

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

following day, Jeremy caught Madeline by surprise as he found

suit, Jeremy’s divine aura

a beeline to speak to

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

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

lifted her gaze to stare into Jeremy’s bottomless eyes. Madeline

you, Mr. Whitman? You, too,

how much you hated and were disgusted by Madeline Crawford. There was absolutely no way

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when he recognized the sarcasm and disdain

lips, his gaze drilled

me, Mr. Whitman. I really

“It won’t happen again.”

his lips to say after a

his gaze fixated on her, he bent his

it

“Are you admitting to testing me the

under

While the entire world was privy to how shamelessly in love Madeline was with Jeremy, Jeremy was the only one who knew

mind the other day. He was not

that was all

Now, he was awake.

before him to be

quietness

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

Madeline seemed, Whitman Corporations’ anniversary was an

she was going to reveal the other side of Meredith in

quickly mailed

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

of Meredith who was being served enthusiastically

these few here, I’d say they match your aura

is too cheap for a person of

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

about this style, Miss

this 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

with this

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

until it fell on a mannequin as if she

seen this dress before? I like its unique

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

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

a hard place. This dress was handmade, so it was not cheap. It had to be

slightly while the

yet. You should wrap this dress up for me if you want me to continue

“I…”

still waiting for? Are you telling me a casual customer is more important

a glance before breaking out into fawning smiles

I’ll wrap it up for you now,” a shop assistant

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

as she waited happily for the shop assistant to wrap the dress up

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

“It’s you? I never thought you’d be able

easy earning money. I’m not you, after all, Miss Crawford. I don’t get to spend my family wealth without

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 for me for

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

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

Vera Quinn?” Meredith

standing on Meredith’s side to point fingers at Madeline’s behavior. “What are you doing, Miss? This belongs to Miss Montgomery! How could you take other’s

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

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

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,

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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

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

sorry! I didn’t know you’re

reaction, the other salespeople came over to read

a glance as

see the shop attendants suddenly apologize

you so polite to her?” Meredith rolled

to take and read the card

What’s so great…” Meredith’s face fell amidst her mocking words, doubt and unwillingness to believe the

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

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 herself unable

the woman she hated so much

Meredith’s fuming

that, she plucked the card

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 smirked. “If

think you’re 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.

explained. “That’s true, Miss Montgomery. Someone has already pre-ordered the gown half a month ago as we’ve mentioned earlier and

“…” Meredith was speechless.

the sight of

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