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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.

the coffee table. Before she could search for the kids,

caller ID, she accepted

the one who told me not to look for you anymore,

from your son’s class teacher before you called me back, Mr.

silent

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

not mind giving Jeremy her address. After all, searching it up would be an easy feat for him if he

sending the address, she hung up

wrong?

was about to call the two children

quickly ran to the storeroom where the sound came

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

innocently at her. “Jackie and I were just playing hide and seek, Mommy. Then, he suddenly

Mommy’s here.” Madeline comforted Lily before walking over to

kindly, reaching out to

the touch and hugged himself tighter in

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

place a hand on Jackson’s

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

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

rose to softly pat Jackson’s head, her tone warm and soft as she said, “What’s wrong, Jackson? Did something upset you? You can tell

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

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ever have expected was

must have been feeling terrified and

as if the only way to

the signs of distress on his small cheeks. It had been a long

lifted a hand to lightly pat the back of

alright now, Jack.

relax and calm from his

Mommy?” Lily walked

made you some snacks. How about you share

Jackson. “Come on, Jackie,

to finally

at Madeline Crawford. Slowly but surely, a red blush of what looked like embarrassment tinted

“Sorry.” He suddenly apologized.

words echoed with familiarity in Madeline’s

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

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

inexplicable breath of relief when she saw

as she watched the two children

off the butter smudged on the corners of

reminding her of the child she

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

his orange juice, the light in his eyes

to the question was clear as

she had watched Meredith heartlessly slash

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

preyed on her own

What had she done that warranted so much fear in him that he ran into her arms

attention? Had Jeremy left

her questions. Ruffling his adorable head, she changed the

look a lot like someone you know

gaze bore heavily into her before he

sure your mother told you that Maddie was a horrible woman,

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

a horrible woman. She would never hurt

and his eyes

stunned as an indescribable feeling started to bubble in

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so much despite his young age

Big Sis Vera from now on?”

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

“Of course.”

reply, a smile finally graced

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

mouth as he smiled. He looked warm and adorable, just like

into her chest

long after, Jeremy

enter the house, but

your son, 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, she fired Jackson

nodded and slowly shuffled

Jackson remained silent by his

gave her a strange and distant

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

at the caller ID, he realized that it

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 does she

catch a word with how loud Meredith was

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

sound from the speaker. “Jeremy,

not only did I kidnap your son, but I also have your fiancé with me. You want to save

“…”

Madeline’s voice, slowly taking

Meredith’s embarrassed and pissed expression, Madeline smiled and returned the

legendary love of Mr.

warm smile. “Bye-bye, Jackson. See you next

smiled and waved back. “Bye-bye, Big

quickly closed

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

caught Madeline by surprise as he found her

divine aura attracted

to Madeline, going straight

he wishes that you could attend the 50th anniversary of the founding of Whitman Corporation. The anniversary is in

I don’t want to attract any more unnecessary issues,

that, she lifted her gaze to stare into Jeremy’s bottomless eyes.

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

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

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unease wash over him when he

his gaze drilled

Whitman. I

“It won’t happen again.”

to say after a

bent his head to lean

you, it won’t

to testing me the other day, Mr.

silent under

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

was not testing her, no. He had

all it was.

Now, he was awake.

the woman before him to be the one

took Jeremy’s quietness as

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

Whitman Corporations’ anniversary was an event she needed to

was going to reveal the other side

mailed it off anonymously to someone

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

of Meredith who was being served enthusiastically by several assistants. She did not even realize

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

“This won’t do. This is too cheap for a person of

yes, of course! This way, please!” Elated by Meredith’s desire for more expensive outfits, the shop assistants immediately brought her to a side for more

about this style,

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

Mr. Whitman with this evening gown,

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

on a mannequin as if she had

I seen this dress before? I like its unique style. I

gown has already

give her another one from another warehouse.” Meredith was displeased. Desire was apparent in

cheap. It had to be ordered from overseas half

fell slightly while the

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

“I…”

me a casual customer is more important than long-term

shop assistants shared a glance before

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

Crawford. How could she possibly match your bossiness? She was never your opponent to begin

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

around. A few shop assistant’s

but the smile remained on her face in the public setting. “It’s you? I never thought you’d be able

all, Miss

instantly as she turned to glare impatiently at the shop assistants. “Wrap it up already!”

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

only for

are you doing, Vera Quinn?” Meredith roared

point fingers at Madeline’s behavior. “What are

you like this gown, Miss Crawford? What a

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

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

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shop 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

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

sorry! I didn’t know you’re

reaction, the other salespeople came over to read the card Madeline had thrown

immediately at a glance as they began

see the shop attendants suddenly

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

take and read the card that was

In the end, she’s just 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

hands, Meredith’s eyes were filled with suspicion and doubt despite the words ‘Vera

stores ever since she became the oldest daughter of the Montgomery family. She wanted to become

had never expected the woman she hated so

face Meredith’s fuming face. “So can this jewelry

the card from Meredith’s

to stop 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 I can’t have

Meredith’s ugly selfishness in the face, Madeline’s lips tugged into a victorious smile. “I think you’re mistaken. The one who can’t have it is you, Meredith Crawford. The gown has

“What?” Meredith’s smile hardened.

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

“…” Meredith was speechless.

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

bowed respectfully to bid Madeline farewell. “Have