Married by Mistake: Mr. Whitman’s Sinner Wife

Chapter 296

Despite doing her best to explain herself, Jeremy’s eyes were filled with nothing but disappointment and doubt.

“Jeremy…”

“You’re nothing like how you used to be when we were young.” Jeremy scoffed. “To the point that I can’t help but think you’re not the girl I met when I was young.”

Meredith’s pupils shrunk nervously at his words. “No way! I am your Linnie, Jeremy!”

“Linnie.” Jeremy stared thoughtfully at Meredith as he rolled the name off his tongue before pulling his arm back. “I’ll look closer into the case. You’d better hope it doesn’t have anything to do with you.”

“…” Meredith was tongue-tied as she stood rooted in place. She merely watched on as Jeremy turned and left. She clenched her jaw and stomped her leg in frustration.

Jeremy could never find out her involvement in this, no matter what!

…

her discharge before she made a beeline for Meredith’s

reaching the door, she heard Eloise’s soft words of comfort for Meredith. Eloise’s motherly love was nothing short of doting and loving, causing Madeline’s heart to clench painfully as she took it

was defending

Madeline turned to hide behind a corner. It was until she made sure that Eloise had walked far enough that she slowly made her way

instantly at the sight of Madeline, disappointed

“Vera Quinn!”

the room. “What’s this? You’re alone? Here I thought Jeremy would

Meredith’s lips twitched. “Watch your words, Vera. Who do you think you are to call Jeremy by his

wanted to see Jeremy, so I came

“You…”

Couldn’t believe it, could you, Meredith Crawford? That you ended up falling into the trap you set

her noble-looking face sweeping over Meredith’s

time, right? In your hands? But I do hope you keep in mind that I’m not Madeline. I won’t lie still as you have your way and torture me.

had hit Meredith’s sore spot as the woman grabbed the cup of water and threw it at Madeline in

Madeline evaded it smoothly.