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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 search for

ID,

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

Mr. Whitman? I understand that

line grew silent at

long after, Jeremy’s voice sounded from the 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

she hung up the

wrong? Jackie,

about to call the

happened, Madeline quickly ran to the storeroom

find Jackson squinting in the corner with his head between his knees.

and I were just playing hide and seek,

comforted Lily before walking over to squat in front of

kindly, reaching out to touch his

and hugged himself tighter

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

out again to place a

his head. His complexion was pale and his expression looked lost. His round eyes were

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

wrong, Jackson? Did something upset you? You can tell Aunty Vera. It’s alright, shh. It’s going to be okay. Aunty Vera’s

His small lips pursed as he dove into

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

been feeling terrified and

only way to lessen his fear was to hold her tight

heart 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 its

a hand to lightly pat the back of Jackson’s

now,

relax and calm from his previous upset

Jackie okay, Mommy?” Lily

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

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

her words, Jackson seemed to finally

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

“Sorry.” He suddenly apologized.

echoed with familiarity

“What are

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

inexplicable breath of relief when she saw that

over her chest as she watched the two children

off the butter smudged on the corners of

clenched again, this time reminding her of the child

bathroom. Only when she was conveniently out of

juice, the light in his

the question

watched Meredith heartlessly

demon for being able to remain aloof in the

who preyed on her own son for status and wealth

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

Jeremy left Jackson

a hold on her questions. Ruffling his adorable

lot like someone

heavily into her before he nodded.

Maddie? I’m sure your mother told you that Maddie was a horrible woman, didn’t she? That this

solemn when he heard her words. Then, he started

definitely isn’t a horrible woman.

words were certain, and his eyes

was stunned as an indescribable feeling started to bubble in

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have Jackson Whitman trust her so much despite his young age was something Madeline had never

Sis Vera from now on?”

her mind wavering at the memory of

“Of course.”

a smile finally graced Jackson’s

the first time Madeline had seen Jackson smile, be it

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

felt warmth flood into her chest at

long after,

the house, but Madeline

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

and slowly shuffled to

father, Jackson

duo gave her a strange

wanted to say

ID, he realized that it was

hesitating before accepting

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?

way Madeline could not catch a word with how loud Meredith was

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

the speaker. “Jeremy, Jeremy, can you hear me?

me. You want

“…”

Madeline’s voice,

and pissed expression, Madeline smiled and returned the phone to

be the legendary love of Mr.

waved Jackson goodbye with a warm

back.

quickly closed

let out an ironic smile when she saw the

surprise as he

suit, Jeremy’s divine

beeline to speak to Madeline, going straight to

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

sorry, but I don’t want to attract any more

her gaze to stare into Jeremy’s bottomless eyes.

too, don’t you, Mr. Whitman? You,

you held me and cried lovingly for Madeline. Perhaps you’ve forgotten, Mr. Whitman, but everyone is well aware of how much you hated and were disgusted by Madeline Crawford. There was absolutely

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him when he recognized the sarcasm and

lips, his gaze drilled

you would stop looking for me, Mr. Whitman. I

“It won’t happen again.”

lips to say after a

fixated on her, he bent his head to lean closer

it won’t happen

“Are you admitting to

remained silent under her inquisitive

world was privy to how shamelessly in love Madeline was with

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

was all it

Now, he was awake.

not fantasize the woman before him to be the

quietness

invite, Mr. Whitman. After all, offending you would do

seemed, Whitman Corporations’ anniversary was an event

was going to reveal the other

quickly mailed it off anonymously to someone

went to the counter of a store to pick up the

with the sight of Meredith who was being served enthusiastically

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

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

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

about this style,

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’d match Mr. Whitman with this evening gown,

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

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

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

already been pre-ordered by

displeased. Desire was apparent in her gaze as it bore

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

slightly while the possessiveness in

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

“I…”

are you still waiting for? Are you telling me a casual customer is more important than long-term

before breaking out

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

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

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

darkened as she whipped her head around. A

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

after all, Miss

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

Montgomery,” the shop assistants

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

you doing, Vera

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

you like this

you like it

You’re not the only one who likes it. We like it too. But liking it doesn’t mean

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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

assistant quickly picked up the card. Reading the words atop, her expression immediately shifted into an embarrassed one. She flushed red as she bowed and

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

over to read the card Madeline had

immediately at a glance as they

was stunned to see the shop attendants suddenly apologize to Madeline,

to her?” Meredith rolled her eyes in disagreement. “What’s so shocking about this woman’s

to take and read the card that was in the assistant’s

a person who sells jewelry. What’s so great…” Meredith’s face fell amidst her mocking words, doubt and unwillingness to believe the truth bleeding out of her eyes

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

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 herself unable to meet

hated so much

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

the card from Meredith’s hands

Madeline. “So what if you have that card, Vera? Let me tell you, someone has

smile. “I think you’re mistaken. The one who can’t have it is you, Meredith Crawford. The gown has been mine since half a month

“What?” Meredith’s smile hardened.

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

“…” Meredith was speechless.

can I go yet?” Madeline smiled at the sight of Meredith

respectfully