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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.

Madeline placed the freshly baked cake and orange juice on the coffee table.

caller ID, she accepted

thought you were the one who told me not to look for

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

grew silent

“My son’s with you? Send me your address. I’ll

Jeremy her address. After all, searching it up would be

the address, she hung up

What’s wrong? Jackie,

was about to call the two

ran to the storeroom where the

was shocked to find Jackson squinting in the corner with his head between his knees.

hide and seek, Mommy.

comforted Lily before walking over to squat in front of

asked kindly, reaching out to touch his

at the touch and

worry doubling. “Don’t

reached out again to place

his expression looked lost.

at the sight. The feeling resembled the time when she was

pat Jackson’s head, her tone warm and soft as she said, “What’s wrong, Jackson? Did something upset you? You can tell

pursed as he dove

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expected was Jackson running into her arms, calling

been feeling

way to lessen his fear

signs of distress on his small cheeks. It had been a long while since

the back

now, Jack.

Madeline saw Jackson relax and calm from

Lily walked over and

smiled. “Mommy made you some snacks.

on, Jackie, let’s go eat some

Jackson seemed to finally pull himself

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

“Sorry.” He suddenly apologized.

words echoed with familiarity in

and gently caressed Jackson’s small cheeks. “What are

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

she saw that the state

as she watched the two children

watched Jackson caringly wipe off the

again, this time reminding her of the child

out of earshot did Madeline dare to

drank his orange juice,

answer to the question was clear

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

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

who preyed on her own son for status and

Jackson would act in such a weird manner. What had she done that warranted so much fear in him that he ran into her arms and

Jeremy never paid Jackson any attention? Had Jeremy left Jackson to deal with

putting a hold on her questions. Ruffling

that I look a lot like someone

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

am this Maddie? I’m sure your mother told you that Maddie

her words. Then, he started to

definitely isn’t a horrible woman. She would never

words were certain, and his eyes

stunned as an indescribable feeling

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so much despite his

call you Big Sis Vera from now on?” Jackson looked at Madeline

mind wavering at the memory of Jackson

“Of course.”

a smile

Jackson smile, be it three years ago

Jackson’s mouth as he smiled. He

into her

too long after, Jeremy

wanted to enter the house, but Madeline held

after all, the precious child of you and your beloved.” There was more to Madeline’s words that met the eye. Turning

Jackson nodded and slowly shuffled to

father, Jackson remained silent

her a strange

wanted to say more but was interrupted by an untimely phone

caller ID, he realized that it was from

seconds hesitating before

told me a woman called Vera Quinn had already taken our son away! What does

not catch

to respond. However, Madeline reached

sound from the speaker.

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

“…”

she heard Madeline’s voice,

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

of Mr. Whitman’s life. Quite the

waved Jackson goodbye with a warm

back. “Bye-bye, Big Sis

and quickly closed

when she saw the grim expression Jeremy wore from

by surprise as he found her working

Jeremy’s divine

speak to Madeline, going straight to the

could attend the 50th anniversary of

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

to stare

you, Mr. Whitman? You, too, suspect that I’m that

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

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felt a rush of unease wash over him when he recognized the sarcasm and disdain in

his gaze drilled into

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

“It won’t happen again.”

to say after a

on her, he bent his

it won’t

“Are you admitting to testing me

remained silent under her

While the entire world was privy to how shamelessly in love Madeline

was, Jeremy had lost his mind the other day. He was not testing her, no. He had fantasized that she

that was all it

Now, he was awake.

fantasize the woman before him to be the

quietness

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

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

reveal the other side

quickly mailed

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

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

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

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

Elated by Meredith’s desire for more expensive

about this

your status! I’m sure you’d

with this evening gown,

a pedestal with the shop

until it fell on a mannequin as if

this dress before? I like its unique style. I want

already been

displeased. Desire was apparent in her gaze as it bore holes into the

handmade, so it was not cheap. It had to be ordered from overseas half

fell slightly while the possessiveness in her eyes

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

“I…”

casual customer is more important than long-term ones like me?” Madeline

glance before breaking out into fawning smiles

it up for you now,” a shop

you, Miss Crawford. How could she possibly match your bossiness? She was never your

not expected such a sentence to come from behind her as she waited happily for

head around. A

the smile remained on her face in the public setting. “It’s you? I never thought you’d be able

Miss Crawford. I don’t

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

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

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

Vera Quinn?” Meredith roared in

were shocked as well, immediately standing on Meredith’s side to point fingers at Madeline’s behavior. “What are you doing, Miss?

The corners of Madeline’s lips quirked meaningfully. “Do you like this

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

You’re not the only one who likes it. We like it

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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

the words atop, her expression immediately shifted into an embarrassed one. She flushed red as she bowed and apologized to

sorry, I’m so sorry! I didn’t know you’re Miss

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

shifted immediately at a glance as they

was stunned to see the shop attendants suddenly apologize to Madeline, treating

polite to her?” Meredith rolled her eyes in disagreement. “What’s so shocking

and read the card

words, doubt and unwillingness to believe

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

the oldest daughter of the Montgomery family. She wanted to become one for this store to further elevate her taste, yet she found herself unable to meet their requirements just

the woman she hated so much to fulfill

as she turned to face Meredith’s fuming face. “So can this jewelry seller

the card from

you, someone has already pre-ordered that dress long ago.” She crossed her

Meredith’s ugly selfishness in the face, Madeline’s lips tugged into a victorious smile. “I think you’re mistaken. The one who can’t have it is you, Meredith Crawford. The gown has

“What?” Meredith’s smile hardened.

“That’s true, Miss Montgomery. Someone has already 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

to form two lines as they bowed respectfully to

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