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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.

orange juice on the coffee table. Before she could

the caller ID,

who told me not to look for you anymore, Miss Vera.” Jeremy’s alluring

“Didn’t you realize the calls from your son’s class teacher before you called me back, Mr. Whitman? I understand that work is

line grew silent at her

too long after, Jeremy’s voice sounded from the speaker again. “My son’s

Jeremy her address. After all, searching it up would be an easy feat for

she hung up

What’s wrong? Jackie,

Madeline was about to call the

something may have happened, Madeline quickly ran to the storeroom where the sound came

was shocked to find Jackson squinting in the corner with his head between his knees. The boy’s arms were wrapped around himself as

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

before walking over

kindly, reaching out to touch

shook at the touch and hugged

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

place a hand

was pale and his

unbeknownst to her, Madeline felt her heart break at the sight. The feeling resembled the time when she was forcefully inducted into labor. Her

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 anyone hurt

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

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Madeline could ever have expected was

been feeling terrified

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

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 way out of her

to lightly pat the

alright now, Jack. It’s

her comforting words, Madeline saw Jackson relax and calm from his

Mommy?” Lily walked

smiled. “Mommy made you some snacks. How about you

to Jackson. “Come on, Jackie, let’s go eat some snacks together!

seemed to finally pull himself out of

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

“Sorry.” He suddenly apologized.

words echoed with familiarity in

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

as it came in Jackson’s eyes as he took in Madeline’s

herself sighing an inexplicable breath of relief when she saw that the state

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

watched Jackson caringly wipe off the butter smudged on the

this time reminding her of the child

of earshot did Madeline dare to ask, “Hey, Jack. How does

his orange juice, the light

answer to the question

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

than any demon for being able to remain aloof

preyed on her own son for status and wealth exist in

Jackson would act in such a weird manner. What had she done that warranted so much fear in him that he ran into her

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

hold on her questions.

I look a lot like

before he nodded. “I thought you were Maddie in the

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

words. Then, he started to

woman. She would

certain, and his eyes

an indescribable feeling started

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Whitman trust her so much despite his

from now on?” Jackson looked at Madeline

smiled, her mind wavering at the memory of Jackson

“Of course.”

smile finally graced Jackson’s

the first time Madeline had seen Jackson smile, be it three

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

flood into her chest at the child’s

too long

house, but Madeline held him

after all, the 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

Jackson nodded and slowly

greeting his father, Jackson remained silent by

duo gave her a

gratitude. He wanted to say more

ID, he realized that it was

hesitating before accepting the

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?

way Madeline could not catch a word with

to respond. However,

continued to sound from the

Crawford? You’re correct, 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 to my house? Oh, and call

“…”

heard Madeline’s voice, slowly taking

Meredith’s embarrassed and pissed expression, Madeline smiled and

the legendary love of Mr. Whitman’s life.

Jackson goodbye with a warm smile.

waved back. “Bye-bye,

quickly closed

ironic smile when she saw the grim expression Jeremy wore from her peripheral

caught Madeline by surprise as

suit, Jeremy’s divine

beeline to speak to Madeline, going

Madeline Crawford. As a result, he wishes that you could attend the 50th anniversary

to attract any more unnecessary issues, let alone

she lifted her gaze to stare

suspect it too, don’t you, Mr. Whitman? You, too, suspect that I’m that damned

pretended to be 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 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

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a rush of unease wash over him when he recognized the sarcasm and disdain in

his gaze

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

“It won’t happen again.”

his lips to say after

bent his head to

it won’t happen

admitting to testing me

remained silent under her

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

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

that was all it

Now, he was awake.

fantasize the woman before him to be the one in

quietness as silent

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

Corporations’ anniversary

reveal the other side of

quickly mailed it off anonymously to someone

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

with the sight of Meredith who was being

latest styles from last week, Miss Montgomery. Especially these few here, I’d say they match your aura very well.” The shop

to check the price tags. “This won’t do. This is too cheap for

for more expensive outfits, the shop assistants immediately

this style,

is also very fitting of your status! I’m sure you’d be the center of everyone’s

with this evening gown, Miss

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

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,”

gown has already been

was displeased. Desire was apparent in her gaze as it bore

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

her, Meredith’s expression fell slightly while the

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

“I…”

me a casual customer is more important than long-term ones

shared a glance before breaking out into fawning smiles

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

How could she possibly match your bossiness? She was never your

as she waited happily for the shop assistant to wrap the

expression darkened as she whipped her head around. A few shop

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

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

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

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

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

are 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 Miss Montgomery! How could you take other’s

like this gown, Miss Crawford? What a shame,

it too? Just because you like it doesn’t mean it’s

the only one who likes it. We like it too. But liking it doesn’t mean it belongs to you! Please put the

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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 take a look, then tell me whether I’m allowed such a

Madeline’s temperament, the shop assistant quickly picked up the card. Reading the words atop, her expression immediately shifted into an embarrassed one.

know you’re Miss Quinn! I’m

other salespeople came over to read the card

expressions shifted immediately at a glance as they

see the shop attendants suddenly apologize

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

take and read the card that was

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 as she

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

she became the oldest daughter of the Montgomery family. She wanted to become one

hated so much to fulfill such

turned to face Meredith’s fuming face. “So

that, she plucked the card from Meredith’s hands and

you, someone has already pre-ordered that dress long ago.” She crossed her arms and smirked.

mistaken. The one who

“What?” Meredith’s smile hardened.

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

“…” Meredith was speechless.

Madeline smiled at the

bowed respectfully to bid Madeline farewell. “Have a nice