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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.

the coffee table. Before she could search for the kids,

the caller ID, she accepted

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

me back, Mr. Whitman? I understand that work

line grew silent

the speaker again. “My son’s with you?

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

she hung

wrong? Jackie,

suddenly shouted just as Madeline was about to call the two children over for

that something may have happened, Madeline quickly ran to the

in the corner with his head between his knees. The boy’s arms

were just playing hide and seek, Mommy. Then, he suddenly

here.” Madeline comforted Lily before walking over to squat in front

kindly,

at the touch and

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

reached out again to place a hand on Jackson’s

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

Madeline felt her heart break at the sight. The feeling resembled the time when

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.

him. His small lips pursed as he dove into

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expected was Jackson running into her arms,

been feeling terrified

was as if the only way to lessen

cheeks. It had been a long while since she had felt such an intrusive

to lightly pat the

now, Jack. It’s

saw Jackson relax and

Mommy?” Lily

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

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

her words, Jackson seemed to finally

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

“Sorry.” He suddenly apologized.

echoed with familiarity

small cheeks. “What are you apologizing for,

as he took in Madeline’s gentle, kind smile. He envied Lillian for having such a warm

of relief when she saw that

she watched the two children sitting next to each other

watched Jackson caringly wipe off the

again, this time reminding her of the child she

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

juice, the

answer to the question was

years ago, she had watched Meredith heartlessly slash

for being able to remain aloof in

woman who preyed on her own

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

attention? Had Jeremy

Madeline putting a hold on her questions.

lot like someone you know who’s named Maddie,

Jackson’s gaze bore heavily into her before he nodded.

sure your mother told you that Maddie was a horrible woman, didn’t

her words. Then, he started to shake his head

horrible woman.

certain, and his

an indescribable feeling started to bubble in her

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much despite his young age was something Madeline

Big Sis Vera from now on?” Jackson looked at

mind wavering at the memory of Jackson

“Of course.”

smile finally graced Jackson’s

smile, be it

the corners of Jackson’s mouth as he smiled.

into her chest at the child’s angelic

long after,

enter the house,

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

and slowly shuffled to stand

Jackson

her a strange and

gratitude. He wanted to say more but

ID, he

hesitating before accepting the call

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 are we supposed to do now, Jeremy?

not catch a word with how loud Meredith was

his lips apart, ready to respond. However, Madeline reached

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

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

“…”

she heard Madeline’s voice, slowly taking in the

pissed expression, Madeline smiled

be the legendary love of Mr. Whitman’s

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

smiled and waved back.

and quickly closed the

let out an ironic smile when she saw the grim expression

by surprise as he

suit, Jeremy’s divine aura attracted numerous envious

to Madeline,

Madeline Crawford. As a result, he wishes that you could attend the 50th anniversary of

lifting her head. “I’m sorry, but I don’t want to attract any more unnecessary issues, let alone

that, she lifted her gaze to stare

You, too, suspect that I’m that damned

be drunk when you called me over to the club. You knew what you were 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

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over him when he recognized the sarcasm and disdain in

gaze drilled into

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

“It won’t happen again.”

his lips to say after a

gaze fixated on her, he bent his head to lean closer

promise you, it won’t happen

to

remained silent under her inquisitive

so. While the entire world was privy to how shamelessly in love Madeline was with Jeremy, Jeremy was the only one

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

all it

Now, he was awake.

the woman before him to be

quietness

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

Madeline seemed, Whitman Corporations’ anniversary was an event she needed to

going to reveal the other

quickly mailed it off anonymously

went to the counter of a store to pick up the gown

entering the store, Madeline was met with the sight of Meredith who was being

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

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

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

about this style,

your status! I’m sure you’d be the center of everyone’s attention should you wear this to the Whitman

Mr. Whitman with

pedestal

gaze wandered until it fell on a mannequin as

seen this dress before? I like its unique style.

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

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

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

her, Meredith’s expression fell slightly while the

just tell the client their pre-ordered gown hasn’t arrived yet. You should wrap this dress up for me if

“I…”

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

shared a glance before breaking

moment, Miss Montgomery. I’ll wrap it up for you now,” a shop assistant said as she took the

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

as she waited happily for the shop assistant to wrap the dress up for

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

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 such an

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

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

shop assistants replied, wrapping up the

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

you doing, Vera Quinn?” Meredith roared

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

corners of Madeline’s lips quirked meaningfully. “Do you like this gown, Miss Crawford? What a shame, I like it

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

a belittling gaze in their 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

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out a card and threw it at the face of the shop assistant

aback by Madeline’s temperament, the shop assistant quickly picked up the card. Reading the words atop, her expression immediately shifted into an

didn’t know you’re Miss Quinn! I’m sorry, really! Please

other salespeople came over to read the card Madeline

glance as they began

stunned to see the shop attendants suddenly apologize to Madeline,

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

out to take and

who sells jewelry. What’s so great…” Meredith’s face fell amidst her mocking words, doubt and unwillingness to believe the truth

Meredith’s eyes were filled with suspicion and

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

never expected the woman she hated so much

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

that, she plucked the card from Meredith’s hands

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

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

“What?” Meredith’s smile hardened.

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

“…” Meredith was speechless.

Madeline smiled at the sight of Meredith

bowed respectfully