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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

the caller ID, she accepted the

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

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

line grew silent

after, Jeremy’s voice sounded from the speaker again. “My son’s with you? Send me your address.

up would

the address, she hung up the

wrong?

was about to call

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

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

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

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

Jackson?” she asked kindly, reaching out to

touch and hugged himself tighter

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

reached out again to place a hand

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

The feeling resembled the time when she was forcefully inducted into labor. Her heart stabbed

slowly 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 Aunty Vera. It’s alright, shh. It’s going

pursed as he dove into Madeline’s arms.

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have expected was Jackson running into her

must have been feeling

the only way to lessen his fear was to hold her tight with both his hands

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

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

now, Jack.

saw Jackson relax and calm from

Jackie okay, Mommy?” Lily

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

Jackie, let’s go

finally pull

as he looked up to stare at Madeline Crawford. Slowly but surely, a red blush of what looked like embarrassment tinted his handsome little

“Sorry.” He suddenly apologized.

with familiarity

smiled warmly and gently caressed Jackson’s small cheeks. “What

he took in Madeline’s gentle,

relief when she

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

watched Jackson caringly wipe off the

again, this time reminding her of the child

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

hesitated as he drank his orange juice, the

question was clear as

she had watched Meredith heartlessly

for being able to remain

her own son

Jackson would act in such a weird manner. What had she done that warranted so much

Had Jeremy left Jackson to deal with Meredith’s torture

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

that I look a lot like someone you know who’s named Maddie,

her before he nodded. “I thought you

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

expression grew solemn when he heard her words.

isn’t a horrible woman. She would never

words were certain, and his eyes were exceptionally

an indescribable feeling

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her so much despite his young age was something Madeline

call you Big Sis Vera from now

mind wavering at the

“Of course.”

reply, a smile

seen Jackson smile, be it three

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

flood into her chest at the child’s angelic

too long after,

to enter the house, but Madeline held

take better care of 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 a

and slowly shuffled to stand

Jackson remained

duo gave her a strange and

wanted to say more but was interrupted by an untimely phone

the caller ID, he realized that it was from

a few seconds hesitating

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

way Madeline could not catch a word with

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

from the speaker. “Jeremy,

I also have your fiancé with me. You want to save them, don’t you? So how about you bring the

“…”

heard Madeline’s voice, slowly taking in the

pissed expression, Madeline

be the legendary love of Mr. Whitman’s life. Quite

warm smile. “Bye-bye, Jackson.

smiled and waved back. “Bye-bye,

nodded and quickly closed the

out an ironic smile when she saw the

as he found her working in the shop

suit, Jeremy’s divine aura

to Madeline,

believes that you’re my ex-wife, Madeline Crawford. As a result, he wishes that you could attend the 50th anniversary of the

don’t want to attract any more unnecessary issues,

her gaze to stare into

too, don’t you, Mr. Whitman? You,

and cried lovingly for Madeline. Perhaps you’ve forgotten, Mr. Whitman, but everyone is well aware of how much you

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wash over him when he recognized the sarcasm

lips, his gaze drilled

Whitman. I really don’t want to be treated as

“It won’t happen again.”

to say after

her, he bent his

promise you, it

you admitting to testing me the other day,

under her inquisitive

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

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

was all it was. A

Now, he was awake.

fantasize the woman before him to be the

quietness

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

seemed, Whitman Corporations’ anniversary was an

to reveal the other side of Meredith

Madeline quickly mailed

went to the counter of a store to pick

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

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

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

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

about this style,

status! I’m sure you’d be

Whitman with this evening

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

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

I like its unique style. I want to try it

gown has already been pre-ordered

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

The assistant was placed between a rock and a hard place. This dress was handmade, so it was not cheap. It had to

fell slightly while the possessiveness in

arrived yet. You should wrap this dress up for me if you

“I…”

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

shared a glance before breaking out into

you now,” a shop assistant said as

lost to you, Miss Crawford. How could she

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

she whipped her head around. A few shop assistant’s gazes

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

all, Miss Crawford. I don’t get to spend my

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

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

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

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

“Do you like this gown, Miss Crawford? What a shame,

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

is a six-figure dress, Miss. You’re not the only one who likes it. We like it too. But liking it doesn’t mean

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of the shop assistant who had threatened to call security. “Pick it up and

the card. Reading the words atop, her expression immediately

didn’t know you’re

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

shifted immediately at a glance as

attendants

doing? Why are you so polite to her?” Meredith rolled her eyes in disagreement.

reached out to take and read

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

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

Montgomery family. She wanted to become one for this store

never expected the woman she hated so much to fulfill

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

she plucked the card from Meredith’s hands and turned

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 it,

Madeline’s lips tugged into a victorious smile. “I think you’re mistaken. The one who can’t have it is you, Meredith Crawford.

“What?” Meredith’s smile hardened.

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

“…” Meredith was speechless.

Madeline smiled at the sight of Meredith Crawford being

lines as they bowed respectfully to bid Madeline farewell. “Have a nice