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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.

orange juice on the coffee table.

ID,

not to look for you anymore, Miss Vera.” Jeremy’s alluring baritone voice sounded

teacher before you called me back, Mr. Whitman? I understand that work is important, but a child also needs the loving nurture of

line grew silent at

sounded from the speaker again. “My son’s with

all, searching it up would be an easy feat for him if he truly wanted

the address, she hung

wrong?

shouted just as Madeline was about to call the

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

I were just playing hide and seek, Mommy. Then,

Lily before walking over

wrong, Jackson?” she asked kindly, reaching

at the touch and hugged himself tighter

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

out again to place a hand on Jackson’s

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

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

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 okay. Aunty Vera’s here. I won’t let anyone hurt

small lips pursed as he dove into Madeline’s arms. His voice trembled as

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Madeline could ever have expected was Jackson running into her arms, calling her

have been feeling terrified

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

the signs of distress on his small cheeks. It had been a long while since she had felt such an intrusive stab of

lightly pat the back of Jackson’s

alright now,

Jackson relax and calm from

Mommy?” Lily walked over and

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

“Come on, Jackie, let’s go eat some snacks together!

words, Jackson seemed to finally pull

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

“Sorry.” He suddenly apologized.

echoed with

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

of 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 and familiar

found herself sighing an inexplicable breath of relief when she saw that the state of Jackson’s

washed over her chest as she watched the two children sitting next to each other while eating the snacks she

watched Jackson caringly wipe off the

heart clenched again, this time reminding her of the

bathroom. Only when she was conveniently out of earshot did Madeline dare

he drank his orange juice, the light in

the question was

heartlessly slash Jackson’s cheek with a

able to remain aloof in the face of her son’s

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

in such a weird manner. What had she done that warranted so much fear in him that he

Jeremy left Jackson to deal

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

look a lot like someone you know who’s named

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

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

her words.

a horrible woman.

certain, and his eyes

stunned as an indescribable feeling started

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much despite his

call you Big Sis Vera from now on?”

her mind wavering at the memory

“Of course.”

a smile finally graced Jackson’s

time Madeline had seen Jackson smile, be it

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

warmth flood into her chest at

long after, Jeremy

the house, but Madeline held him off

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 gentle and light smile. “Come on, Jack, your father’s here to fetch you home.

nodded and slowly shuffled to stand beside

father, Jackson remained

gave her a strange and distant

gratitude. He wanted to say more but was

caller ID, he realized that

spent a few seconds hesitating before

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 to do now, Jeremy? I’m scared. What if Vera

Madeline could not catch a word with how loud Meredith was

apart, ready to respond. However, Madeline reached out to

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

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,

“…”

when she heard Madeline’s voice, slowly taking in the other

pissed expression, Madeline smiled

be the legendary love of Mr.

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

and waved back. “Bye-bye, Big

quickly closed

when she saw

Madeline by surprise as he

Jeremy’s divine aura

beeline to speak to Madeline, going

that you’re my ex-wife, Madeline Crawford. As a result, he wishes that you could

to draw without lifting her head. “I’m sorry, but I don’t want to attract any more unnecessary issues, let alone be suspected from time to

she lifted her gaze to stare into Jeremy’s

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

doing when you held me and cried lovingly 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 even if she was still alive, let

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over him when he recognized the sarcasm and disdain in Madeline’s

his lips, his gaze drilled into Madeline’s

I really don’t want to

“It won’t happen again.”

lips to say after

bent his head to lean

promise you, it won’t happen

lightly. “Are you admitting to testing me the other

under her

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

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

that was all it

Now, he was awake.

fantasize the woman before him to be the

took Jeremy’s quietness

Whitman. After all, offending you would do no good

Corporations’ anniversary was an event she needed

other side of Meredith

quickly mailed it off anonymously to

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

a small world it was. After entering the store, Madeline was met with the sight of Meredith who was being served enthusiastically

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

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

desire for more expensive outfits, the shop assistants immediately brought her to a side

about this style,

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

with

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

on a

this dress before? I like its unique style. I want to try it on,” Meredith

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

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

It had to

fell slightly while the possessiveness

arrived yet. You

“I…”

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

shared a glance before

you now,” a

Miss Crawford. How could she possibly match your bossiness? She was

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

head around. A

thought you’d be able to afford something

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

put on disappeared instantly as she turned to glare impatiently at

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

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

doing, Vera Quinn?” Meredith roared in

point fingers at Madeline’s behavior. “What are you doing, Miss? This

meaningfully. “Do you like this gown, Miss

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

eyes. “This 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 it belongs to you! Please put the gown down, Miss, or we’ll have

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a card and threw it at the face of the shop assistant who had threatened to call security. “Pick

aback by Madeline’s temperament, the shop assistant quickly picked up the card. Reading the words atop, her expression immediately shifted into an embarrassed one. She flushed red as she bowed and apologized

didn’t know you’re

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

glance

to see the shop attendants suddenly apologize to Madeline,

rolled her eyes in disagreement. “What’s so shocking about this woman’s name

reached out to take and read the card that was

doubt

filled with suspicion and doubt

the Montgomery family. She wanted to become one for this store to further elevate her taste, yet

hated so

Meredith’s fuming face. “So

the card from Meredith’s hands and turned

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 it, neither

face, Madeline’s lips tugged into a victorious smile. “I think you’re mistaken. The one who

“What?” Meredith’s smile hardened.

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.

Madeline smiled at the sight of Meredith Crawford being close to blowing

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