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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.

juice on the coffee table. Before she could

caller ID,

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

class teacher before you called me back, Mr. Whitman? I

silent at her

“My

After all, searching it up would be an easy feat

address, she hung up the

wrong?

Madeline was about to call

Madeline quickly ran to

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

her. “Jackie and I were just playing hide and seek, Mommy. Then, he suddenly hid in here

alright, baby. Mommy’s here.” Madeline comforted Lily before walking over

kindly, reaching out to

at the touch and hugged himself tighter in

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

to place

was pale and his expression looked

when she was forcefully inducted into labor. Her heart stabbed

hand slowly rose to 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. It’s going to be okay. Aunty Vera’s here. I

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

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expected was

been feeling terrified

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

distress on his small cheeks. It had been a long while since she had felt such an intrusive stab of pain eating its way out of

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

now, Jack.

her comforting words, Madeline saw Jackson relax and calm

Jackie okay, Mommy?” Lily walked over

“Mommy made you some snacks. How about you share

Jackie, let’s go eat some snacks together! Mommy’s cake

words, Jackson seemed to finally pull

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

“Sorry.” He suddenly apologized.

echoed with familiarity in Madeline’s

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

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

she saw that the state of

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

she watched Jackson caringly wipe off the butter smudged on the

this time reminding

got up to use the bathroom. Only when she was conveniently out of earshot did Madeline dare to ask, “Hey, Jack. How does your mother

hesitated as he drank his orange juice, the light in his eyes slowly

the question

heartlessly slash Jackson’s cheek with a

her more than any demon for being able to remain aloof

preyed on her own

had she done that warranted so much fear in him that he ran into her arms and called her

any attention? Had Jeremy left Jackson to deal

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

think that I look a lot like someone you know who’s named

her before he

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

he heard her words. Then, he

isn’t a horrible woman. She would never hurt

certain, and his eyes were

feeling started to bubble in her

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trust her so much despite his young age was something Madeline had

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

at the memory of Jackson calling her

“Of course.”

a smile

Jackson smile, be it three years ago or three years

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

flood into her chest at

long after, Jeremy

wanted to enter the house, but Madeline

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

nodded and slowly

of greeting his father, Jackson remained silent by his

her

Vera.” Jeremy expressed his gratitude. He wanted to say more

at the caller ID, he realized that it was from

few seconds hesitating before accepting the

called Vera Quinn had already

Madeline could not catch a word with how loud

watched Jeremy frown with his lips apart, ready to respond. However, Madeline reached out to take his phone and placed it by her ear

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

I also have your fiancé with me. You want to save them, don’t you? So how about you

“…”

she heard Madeline’s voice, slowly taking in the

expression, Madeline smiled and returned the phone to

of Mr. Whitman’s life. Quite the high

warm smile. “Bye-bye, Jackson. See

and waved back.

and quickly closed

smile when she saw the grim

Madeline by surprise as he found her

divine

speak to Madeline,

my ex-wife, Madeline Crawford. As a result, he wishes that you could attend the 50th anniversary of the founding of

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

her gaze to stare into Jeremy’s bottomless eyes.

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

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

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wash over him when he

lips, his gaze drilled into

be great if you would stop looking for me, Mr. Whitman. I really don’t want to be treated as the dead

“It won’t happen again.”

parted his lips to say after a moment of

her, he bent his head to lean closer

you, it won’t happen

chuckled lightly. “Are you admitting to testing me the other

under

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

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

all

Now, he was awake.

fantasize the woman before him

took Jeremy’s quietness as

being said, I shall accept your invite, Mr. Whitman. After all, offending you

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

going to reveal the other side

Jeremy’s invitation, Madeline quickly mailed it off anonymously

to the counter of a store to pick

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

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

check the price tags. “This won’t do. This is too

expensive outfits,

about this style,

is also very fitting of your status! I’m sure you’d be the center of everyone’s attention should you wear this to the Whitman Corporation’s 50th

with

being put up on a pedestal with the shop

felt rather unsatisfied. Her gaze wandered until it fell on a mannequin as if

like its unique style. I

already been pre-ordered by another client,

another warehouse.” Meredith was displeased. Desire was apparent

rock and 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

arrived yet. You should wrap this dress up for me if you want me to continue

“I…”

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

shared a glance before breaking out into

up for you now,” a shop assistant said as she took the

she possibly match your bossiness? She was never your opponent to

expected such a sentence to come from behind her as she waited

A few shop assistant’s gazes fell

the public setting. “It’s you? I never thought you’d

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

smile she put on disappeared instantly as she turned to glare impatiently at the shop assistants.

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

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

are you doing, Vera Quinn?” Meredith roared in

Madeline’s behavior.

“Do you like this gown,

like it doesn’t mean it’s

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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face of the shop assistant who had threatened to

picked up the card. Reading the words atop, her expression immediately shifted into an embarrassed one. She flushed red as she bowed

I didn’t know you’re Miss Quinn! I’m

over to read the

at a glance as they began

see the shop attendants suddenly apologize to

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

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

amidst her mocking words, doubt and unwillingness to believe the truth bleeding out of her eyes as she stared at Madeline.

filled with

member of 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

expected the woman she hated so much to fulfill such requirements,

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

the card from Meredith’s hands

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

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

“…” Meredith was speechless.

yet?” Madeline smiled at the sight of Meredith Crawford being close to

two lines as they bowed respectfully to bid Madeline farewell. “Have a nice day,