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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. Before she could search for

caller ID, she accepted the

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

Mr. Whitman? I understand that work is important, but a child also needs the

line grew silent

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

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

she hung up the

wrong? Jackie,

was about to call the two children

that something may have happened, Madeline quickly ran to the storeroom where the sound came

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

innocently at her. “Jackie and I were just playing hide and seek,

baby. Mommy’s here.” Madeline comforted Lily before walking over to squat

Jackson?” she asked kindly, reaching out to

at the touch and hugged himself tighter in

at the strange reaction, her worry doubling. “Don’t

to place a hand on

his expression looked lost. His round eyes were

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

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

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

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expected was Jackson running into her arms,

have been feeling terrified and

if the only way to lessen his fear was to hold her tight with both his hands while his

her heart clench at the signs of distress on his small cheeks. It had been a long while since she had felt such an

lightly pat the back of Jackson’s head,

alright now, Jack. It’s

saw Jackson relax and

Mommy?” Lily walked over and asked

alright. Don’t worry.” Madeline smiled. “Mommy made you some

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

finally

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.

echoed with familiarity in Madeline’s

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

as fast as it came in Jackson’s eyes as he took in Madeline’s gentle, kind smile. He envied Lillian

when she saw that the state of Jackson’s emotions was

she watched the two children sitting next to each other while

she watched Jackson caringly wipe off the butter smudged

again, this time reminding her of the child

she was conveniently out of earshot

juice, the

answer to the question was clear

had watched Meredith heartlessly

more than any demon for being able to remain

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

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

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

I look a lot like someone you know

before he nodded. “I thought you were Maddie in

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

solemn when he heard her words. Then, he started

horrible woman. She would never

were certain, and

an indescribable feeling started to bubble

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her so much despite his young age was something Madeline

Sis Vera from now on?” Jackson looked

smiled, her mind wavering at the memory of

“Of course.”

reply, a smile finally graced

Jackson smile,

Jackson’s mouth as he smiled. He looked warm and adorable, just like

flood into her chest at the child’s angelic

long

wanted to enter the house, but Madeline held him

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

Jackson nodded and slowly shuffled to

greeting his father, Jackson remained silent

duo gave her a

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

he realized that it was

a few seconds hesitating before accepting the call

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 Quinn hurts

was no way Madeline could not catch a

as she watched Jeremy frown with his lips apart, ready to respond. However, Madeline reached out to take his phone

continued 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, and call the police

“…”

heard Madeline’s voice, slowly taking in the other woman’s

and pissed expression, Madeline smiled and returned the phone to

of Mr. Whitman’s life. Quite the high maintenance,

with a warm smile.

smiled and waved back. “Bye-bye, Big

nodded and quickly

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

Jeremy caught Madeline by surprise as he found her working in

suit, Jeremy’s divine

speak to Madeline, going straight to

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

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 time by other people as

lifted her gaze to

you, Mr. Whitman? You, too, suspect that

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 alone speak the words you claimed you wanted to

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

his gaze drilled into

looking for me, Mr. Whitman. I really don’t want to be treated

“It won’t happen again.”

to say after a

gaze fixated on her, he bent

you, it won’t

admitting to

silent under

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

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

was all it was. A

Now, he was awake.

fantasize the woman before him to be the one in his

took Jeremy’s quietness as

Whitman. After all, offending you

Corporations’ anniversary was

was going to reveal the other side of Meredith in front

invitation, Madeline quickly mailed it off anonymously

a store to pick up the gown she had ordered from the

sight of Meredith who was being served enthusiastically by several assistants. She did not even realize Madeline’s

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

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

please!” Elated by Meredith’s desire for more expensive outfits, the shop assistants immediately brought

about this style, Miss

your status! I’m sure you’d be

match Mr. Whitman with this

a pedestal with the shop assistants’ singing her praises

gaze wandered until it fell on a mannequin as if she had been

I like its unique style. I want to try

gown has already been pre-ordered by another client,

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

a hard place. This dress was handmade, so it was not cheap. It had to be ordered from overseas half a

Meredith’s expression fell slightly while the possessiveness in

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

“I…”

Are you telling me a casual customer is more important

glance before breaking

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

you, Miss Crawford. How could she possibly match your

behind her as she

expression darkened as she whipped her head around. A few

public setting. “It’s you? I never thought you’d be able to afford something from such an expensive shop. Maybe selling jewelry does come with quite the salary, huh?”

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

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

of course! One moment, Miss Montgomery,” the shop assistants

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

you doing, Vera Quinn?” Meredith

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

lips quirked meaningfully. “Do you like

Just because you like it doesn’t

well, 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

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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

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

didn’t know you’re

colleague’s reaction, the other salespeople came over to read

expressions shifted immediately at a glance as

shop attendants suddenly apologize

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

reached out to take and read the card that was in the assistant’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 Madeline. “You’re this brand’s honorary

purple VIP card in her hands, Meredith’s eyes were filled with suspicion and doubt despite the

many luxurious stores ever since she became 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

never expected the woman she hated

Meredith’s fuming face. “So can this jewelry seller take

she plucked the card from

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

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

“What?” Meredith’s smile hardened.

true, Miss Montgomery. Someone has already pre-ordered the gown half a month ago as

“…” Meredith was speechless.

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

as they bowed respectfully to bid Madeline farewell.