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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

the caller ID,

not to look for you

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

line grew silent at her

speaker again. “My son’s with you?

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

sending the address, she hung

wrong? Jackie,

Madeline was about to call the

Madeline quickly ran to the storeroom where the sound

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

“Jackie and I were just playing hide

comforted Lily before walking over to squat in front of

Jackson?” she asked kindly, reaching out to touch

at the touch and hugged himself tighter

worry doubling. “Don’t be afraid, Jackson.

out again to place a

and his expression looked lost. His round eyes

reason unbeknownst to her, Madeline felt her heart break at the sight. The feeling resembled the time when she was

as she said, “What’s wrong, Jackson? Did something upset you? You can tell Aunty Vera. It’s

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

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was Jackson running into her

have been feeling terrified and

if the only way to lessen his fear was to hold her

her heart 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 its

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

alright now, Jack. It’s

words, Madeline saw Jackson relax and calm from

Mommy?” Lily walked over and asked

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

a hand to Jackson. “Come on, Jackie, let’s go eat

words, Jackson seemed to finally pull himself out

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

“Sorry.” He suddenly apologized.

with familiarity

and gently caressed Jackson’s small cheeks. “What are you apologizing for, silly? You didn’t do

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

breath of relief when she saw that the

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

watched Jackson caringly wipe off the butter

again, this time reminding her of the

to use the bathroom. Only when she was conveniently out of earshot did

hesitated as he drank his orange juice, the light

answer to the question

years ago, she had watched Meredith heartlessly slash

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

could such a woman who preyed on her own son for status and wealth

the point that Jackson would act in such a weird manner. What had she done that

Jackson any attention? Had Jeremy left Jackson

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

lot like someone you know who’s

words, Jackson’s gaze bore heavily into her before he nodded. “I thought you were Maddie in the

that Maddie was

her words. Then, he started to shake his

horrible woman.

words were certain, and his

stunned as an indescribable feeling

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trust her so much despite his young age was

you Big Sis Vera from now on?” Jackson looked

wavering at the memory of Jackson calling her ‘Mom’

“Of course.”

reply, a smile finally

Jackson smile, be it three years ago

dimples appeared by the corners of Jackson’s mouth as he smiled. He looked

her chest at the child’s angelic

long after,

house, but

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

and slowly shuffled to

of greeting his father, Jackson remained silent by

gave her a strange and distant

you, Miss Vera.” Jeremy expressed his gratitude. He wanted to say more but was interrupted by an untimely phone

ID, he realized that it was from

hesitating before accepting

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 are we supposed

not catch a word with how loud Meredith was

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

screams continued to sound from the

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

“…”

when she heard Madeline’s voice, slowly taking

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

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

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

back. “Bye-bye,

and quickly

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

surprise as he found her working in the shop

Jeremy’s divine aura attracted numerous envious

made a beeline to speak to Madeline,

As a result, he wishes that you could attend the 50th anniversary of the founding of Whitman Corporation.

want to attract any more unnecessary issues, let alone be suspected from time to time by

lifted her gaze to stare into Jeremy’s bottomless eyes. Madeline

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

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

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

lips, his gaze drilled into Madeline’s

looking for me, Mr. Whitman. I really don’t want to be treated as the dead again.” Madeline rejected him

“It won’t happen again.”

his lips to say after a moment

on her, he bent his head to lean

promise you, it won’t happen

to testing me the other day, Mr.

remained silent under

love Madeline

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

all

Now, he was awake.

woman before him to be the one in

took Jeremy’s quietness as

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

anniversary was an

was going to reveal the other

quickly mailed

to the counter of a store to pick

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

Montgomery. Especially these few here, I’d say they match your aura

tags. “This won’t do. This is too cheap for a person of my status. Don’t you have something more

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

this style, Miss

also very fitting of your status! I’m sure

Whitman with

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

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

this dress before? I like its

has already

Desire was apparent in her gaze

so it was not cheap. It had to be ordered from overseas half a month before purchase, so this was

while the possessiveness

their pre-ordered gown hasn’t arrived yet. You should

“I…”

a casual customer is more

assistants shared a glance before breaking

you now,” a shop assistant said as she

to you, Miss Crawford. How could she possibly match your

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

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

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

Meredith’s lips twitched as distaste settled on her face. The fake smile she put on disappeared instantly as she turned

Montgomery,” the shop assistants replied, wrapping

an arrogant glance at Madeline, Meredith reached out to receive the shopping bag only for Madeline to

Vera

were 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

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

it too? Just because you like it

one who likes it. We like it too. But liking it doesn’t mean it

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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

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

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

salespeople came over to read

expressions shifted immediately at a glance as

see the shop attendants

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

disdainfully reached out to take and read the card that was in

her mocking words, doubt and unwillingness to

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

oldest daughter of the Montgomery family. She wanted to become one for this store to further

had never expected the woman she hated so much to fulfill such

turned to face Meredith’s fuming

card

has already

victorious smile. “I think you’re mistaken. The one who can’t have it is

“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…

“…” Meredith was speechless.

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

form two lines as they bowed respectfully to bid