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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.

placed the freshly baked cake and orange juice on the coffee table. Before she could search for the kids, her phone

ID, she accepted

you call? I thought you were the one who told me not to look

class teacher before you called me back, Mr. Whitman? I understand that work

grew silent at

again. “My son’s with you? Send me

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

she hung up the

wrong? Jackie,

about to call

that 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

blinked innocently at her. “Jackie and I were just playing hide and

here.” Madeline comforted Lily before walking over

kindly,

the touch and hugged himself tighter in

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

reached out again to place

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

felt her heart break at the sight. The feeling resembled the time when she was forcefully inducted into labor. Her heart stabbed with a pain that was akin

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

small lips pursed as he dove into

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expected was Jackson running into her

must have been

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

on his small cheeks. It had been a long while since she had

a hand to lightly pat the back of

alright now,

her comforting words, Madeline saw Jackson relax and calm from

okay, Mommy?” Lily walked over

“Mommy made you some snacks. How about you share some with

on, Jackie, let’s go eat some snacks together! Mommy’s cake

to finally pull himself out

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

“Sorry.” He suddenly apologized.

echoed with

and gently caressed Jackson’s small cheeks. “What

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

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

she watched the two children sitting next to each other

caringly wipe off the butter

again, this time reminding her

Lily got up to use the bathroom. Only when she was conveniently out of earshot did Madeline

drank his orange juice, the light in his

answer to the question

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

able to

who preyed on her own son for

she done that warranted so much fear in him

any attention? Had Jeremy left Jackson to

putting a hold on her questions. Ruffling his adorable head, she changed the

look a lot like someone

Jackson’s gaze bore heavily into her before

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 before,

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

a horrible woman. She would never

certain, and his

stunned as an indescribable feeling started to

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despite

Sis Vera from now on?” Jackson looked

wavering at the

“Of course.”

reply, a smile

smile, be it

as he smiled. He looked warm and adorable,

into her chest at the child’s

too long after, Jeremy

wanted to enter the house, but

after all, the precious child of you and your beloved.” There was more to Madeline’s words that met the

nodded and slowly shuffled to

his father, Jackson remained silent by

father-son duo gave her a strange and

his gratitude. He wanted to say

he realized that

spent a few seconds hesitating before accepting the

wailing drifted 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

no way Madeline could not catch a word with how loud Meredith was

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

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

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

“…”

Madeline’s voice, slowly taking in

embarrassed and pissed expression, Madeline smiled and returned

love of Mr. Whitman’s life. Quite the

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

back. “Bye-bye, Big Sis

nodded and quickly closed the

when she saw the

by surprise as he found her working in the shop as

divine aura attracted numerous envious

a beeline to speak to Madeline,

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

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

gaze to stare

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

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

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when he

his gaze drilled into

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

“It won’t happen again.”

parted his lips to say after a moment of

her, he bent his

it won’t

to

silent under her

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

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

that was all

Now, he was awake.

before him to

took Jeremy’s quietness as

Whitman. After all, offending you would do no good to my days in

Corporations’ anniversary was

going to reveal the other side of

Madeline quickly mailed it off

that, she went to the counter of a store to pick up the gown she had

After entering the store, Madeline was met with the sight of Meredith who was being served enthusiastically by several assistants. She did

few here, I’d

check the price tags. “This won’t do. This is too cheap for a person of

way, please!” Elated by Meredith’s desire for more expensive outfits, the shop

this style, Miss

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 the Whitman Corporation’s 50th

Whitman with

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

wandered until it fell on a mannequin as if she had been enraptured by the

I like its unique style. I want to try it

awkwardly. “The gown has already been

was displeased. Desire was apparent in her gaze as

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

while the possessiveness in her

gown hasn’t arrived yet. You should wrap this dress up

“I…”

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

before breaking out into fawning smiles

it up for you now,” a shop assistant

she possibly match your bossiness?

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

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

Quinn?” 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

all, Miss Crawford. I don’t get to spend my family wealth without working

The 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 at the shop assistants. “Wrap it up already!” She quirked an eyebrow at Madeline. “Jeremy’s still waiting for me for

Montgomery,” the shop assistants replied, wrapping up the gown

only for Madeline to take it neatly before

Vera Quinn?” Meredith roared

on Meredith’s side to point fingers at Madeline’s behavior.

quirked meaningfully. “Do you like this gown, Miss Crawford? What a shame, I

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

not the only one who likes it. We like it too. But liking it

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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

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

I didn’t know you’re Miss

came over to read the card Madeline

immediately at a glance as they began apologizing

to see the shop attendants suddenly apologize to Madeline, treating her with

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

as she disdainfully reached out to take and read the card

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

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

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

hated so much to

curled as she turned to face Meredith’s fuming face. “So

plucked the card from Meredith’s hands

Let me tell you, someone has already pre-ordered that dress long ago.”

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

“What?” Meredith’s smile hardened.

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

“…” Meredith was speechless.

I go yet?” Madeline smiled at the sight of

quickly stepped forward to form two lines as they bowed respectfully to bid