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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.

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

ID, she accepted

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

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

line grew silent at her

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

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

the address, she hung

What’s wrong?

was about to

that something may have happened, Madeline quickly ran to the

to find Jackson squinting in the corner with his head between his

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

comforted Lily before walking over to squat

asked kindly, reaching out to touch

at the touch and hugged himself

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

to place a hand on Jackson’s

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

when she was forcefully inducted into labor. Her heart

tone warm and soft as she said, “What’s wrong, Jackson? Did something upset you?

small lips pursed as he dove into Madeline’s arms. His voice trembled as he shook. He called out to

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Madeline could ever have expected was Jackson running into her

been feeling

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

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

lightly pat the back of Jackson’s head, her voice

alright now,

her comforting words, Madeline saw Jackson relax

Jackie okay, Mommy?” Lily

worry.” Madeline smiled. “Mommy made you some snacks. How about you share

to Jackson. “Come on, Jackie,

her words, Jackson seemed to finally pull himself out of

fluttering as he looked up to stare at Madeline Crawford. Slowly but surely, a red

“Sorry.” He suddenly apologized.

words echoed with familiarity in

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

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

she

two children sitting next to each other

wipe off the butter smudged on

clenched again, this time reminding her

conveniently out of earshot did

his orange juice, the light in his eyes

to the question

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

scared her more than any demon for being able to remain aloof in the face of her

on her own son

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

any attention? Had Jeremy

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

I look a lot like someone you know

bore heavily into her before he nodded. “I

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

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

isn’t a horrible woman. She would never hurt

and his eyes were exceptionally

as an indescribable feeling started

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

Big Sis Vera from now on?”

at the memory of

“Of course.”

reply, a smile

seen Jackson smile, be it three years ago or three

corners of Jackson’s mouth as he

her chest

too long after,

house, but

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,

nodded and slowly

father, Jackson remained

gave her a

Vera.” Jeremy expressed his gratitude. He wanted to say more but

ID, he realized

hesitating

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

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

However, Madeline reached out to take his phone

to sound from the speaker. “Jeremy, Jeremy,

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 the police too while you’re

“…”

when she heard Madeline’s voice,

Madeline

must be the legendary love of Mr. Whitman’s

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

smiled and waved back. “Bye-bye,

and quickly closed

she saw the grim expression Jeremy wore from

surprise as he found her working in the

divine aura attracted numerous envious

a beeline to speak to Madeline, going straight

result, 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, let alone be

her gaze to stare into

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

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

his lips, his gaze

be great if you would stop looking for me, Mr. Whitman. I really don’t want to be treated as the

“It won’t happen again.”

to say after

he bent his head to lean closer

you, it won’t

“Are you admitting to testing me

remained silent under

shamelessly in love Madeline was with Jeremy, Jeremy was the only one who knew he loved

was

that was all it was. A

Now, he was awake.

would not fantasize the woman before him to be the one in

quietness as

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

Whitman Corporations’ anniversary was an event

reveal the other side of Meredith in front of the

quickly mailed it

to pick up the gown she

entering the store, Madeline was met with the sight of Meredith who was being served enthusiastically by several assistants. She did not

are all the latest styles from last week, Miss Montgomery. Especially these few here, I’d say they match your

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

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

about this style, Miss

is this season’s limited evening gown, Miss Montgomery. Its price is also very fitting of your status! I’m sure you’d be the center

with this evening gown,

up on a pedestal

she still felt rather unsatisfied. Her gaze wandered until it fell on a mannequin as if she had been enraptured by the outfit

before? I like its unique style. I want to

smiled awkwardly. “The gown has already been pre-ordered by another

another one from another warehouse.” Meredith was displeased. Desire was apparent in her gaze as it

was not cheap. It had to be ordered from overseas half a month before

her, Meredith’s expression fell slightly while the

gown hasn’t arrived yet. You should wrap this dress up for me if you want me

“I…”

a casual customer is more important than

glance before

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

could she

her as she waited happily for the shop assistant to

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

thought you’d

after all, Miss Crawford.

fake smile she put on disappeared instantly as she turned to glare impatiently at the shop assistants. “Wrap it up already!” She

the shop assistants replied, wrapping up the gown and handing Meredith the

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

Vera Quinn?”

at Madeline’s behavior. “What are you doing, Miss? This belongs to Miss Montgomery! How

“Do you like this

Just because you like

dress, Miss. You’re not the only one who likes it. We like it too. But liking it doesn’t mean it belongs to you! Please

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at the snobbish 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

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

you’re Miss Quinn! I’m sorry, really! Please

other salespeople came over to read the card Madeline

glance as they began apologizing to

to see the shop attendants suddenly apologize to

you so polite to her?” Meredith rolled her

and read the

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 as she stared at

the faint purple VIP card in her hands, Meredith’s eyes were filled with suspicion and doubt despite the words ‘Vera Quinn’ boldly engraved on

the oldest daughter of the Montgomery family. She wanted to

she hated so much to fulfill such requirements,

fuming face. “So can this jewelry seller take the gown

plucked the card

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

you’re mistaken. The one who can’t have it is you, Meredith Crawford. The gown has been mine since half

“What?” Meredith’s smile hardened.

Montgomery. Someone has already pre-ordered the gown half a month ago as we’ve mentioned earlier and that person is… Miss Vera

“…” Meredith was speechless.

go yet?” Madeline smiled at the sight of Meredith Crawford being close to

form two lines as they bowed respectfully to bid Madeline farewell. “Have a nice day, Miss