Married by Mistake: Mr. Whitman’s Sinner Wife by Sixteenth Child

Married by Mistake Mr. Whitman’s Sinner Wife [Sixteenth Child] Chapter 201

Madeline’s eyes turned into crescents at Jeremy’s shocked reaction.

“What’s wrong, Jeremy? It’s me… Madeline.”

“…”

Madeline!

The name pierced straight into Jeremy’s heart like a sharp knife, knocking the breath out of him.

Madeline quirked the corners of her lips prettily at Jeremy’s stricken gaze. She leaned closer. “What’s wrong, Mr. Whitman? I thought you’re the one who told me to attend the anniversary celebration as your ex-wife?”

Her soft voice engulfed Jeremy’s racing heartbeat like a closely woven net.

Hearing her response, Jeremy felt his heart slowly calm down.

‘So that’s how it is, huh?’

Staring at her pretty as a picture appearance, he felt his heart drown in loneliness.

However, Jeremy made sure to keep that emotion to himself. Quickly but surely, he responded with a warm and seductive smirk. “You’re here.”

Madeline smiled. “Yeah, I am.”

Meredith was no longer having it. She was pissed at the little distance between Madeline and Jeremy as the two conversed.

“You’re here, Miss Quinn.”

She walked over to greet Madeline with an ingenuine smile. Then, she tilted her head to blink with innocent curiosity at Jeremy.

“What were you and Miss Quinn talking about, Jeremy? Can I know?”

“I think it’s best you don’t, Miss Crawford. It’s my and Jeremy’s secret after all.” Madeline smiled knowingly. “Right, Jeremy?”

“…” The fake smile gracing Meredith’s lips fell, but she forced another one as she refused to drop her facade in front of everyone. “Well then. Now that you’re here, Miss Quinn, I believe it’s my duty as Jeremy’s fiancée to formally welcome you to tonight’s celebration!”

With that, Meredith quickly turned around to face Jeremy. “Mrs. Whitman hasn’t gotten the chance to announce what she wanted yet, Jeremy. We should let her finish talking!”

She lifted her eyes to throw Mrs. Whitman, who was still stunned on the stage, a look.

Reading the atmosphere, Madeline’s beautiful eyes swept over Jeremy’s silent expression again. “Then I’ll go get some food. See you.”

Jeremy nodded faintly as he stared back at her beauty. “Hmm.”

He had to admit that he found himself attracted to her looks.

To the point where his heart had uncontrollably skipped a beat.

Breathing had become difficult while his heartbeat turned untamable since the moment it skipped a beat.

Her face reminded him of ‘her’, the very ‘her’ he had tortured and left gaping, the ‘her’ who had died with hatred in her heart…

Passing a server, Madeline took a glass of champagne. Holding the wine glass in hand, she found suspicious and inquisitive gazes sweeping all over her.

Smiling, she brought the glass of silvery liquid to her lips gracefully.

Right then, Madeline felt someone approach her from behind.

She was about to lift her gaze to look when Eloise’s warning tone drifted into her ears. “I’m warning you, Vera Quinn. Jeremy is my daughter, Meredith’s, fiancé. Their relationship is great and they’re about to get registered. Don’t even dream about coming in between them!”

Madeline’s fingers tightened around the stem of the glass as she shook her head with a soft smile.

Her mirthful gaze locked with Eloise’s hostile ones. She felt a stab of pain in her heart as she was taken off guard.

“If my memory serves my right, wasn’t your daughter a mistress in the beginning? Oh, and I hear that the original wife whose marriage she went in between, Madeline Crawford? I heard we look almost the same. Perhaps that’s why you’re speaking to me in such a tone, Mrs. Montgomery?”

Eloise’s expression immediately darkened. “What are you talking about? My daughter has never gone in between anyone’s marriage. Madeline Crawford was the shameless one who climbed into my son-in-law’s bed. Meredith and Jeremy would have had a happy family long ago if it were not for her!”

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Madeline smiled casually. “Did you see it with your own two eyes, Mrs. Montgomery? How are you so certain that Madeline Crawford is the shameless woman you claim her to be?”

“Of course, I’m certain! I watched with my own eyes how shameless and merciless Madeline Crawford is! Time and time again she hurt my precious daughter and grandson. Death is the lightest punishment for a woman like her!”

Eloise clenched her jaw, spitting out word after word that dripped with the hatred and disgust she felt for Madeline. It was almost as if death was not enough to relieve the hatred in her heart.

Seconds later, Madeline heard a mocking scoff from Eloise.

“While you may share Madeline Crawford’s appearance, Miss Vera, I do hope that you’d refrain from acting as shamelessly as that woman!”

With a condescending look, Eloise left Madeline’s side and walked back to Meredith.

The ‘mother-daughter’ duo held each other’s hands, looking closer than ever.

Madeline pursed her lips gently as she stared at the sickening sight.

‘Oh, Mother.

‘My dearest mother.

‘I wonder whatever you would do the day you find out that the very ‘shameless woman’ is your biological daughter.

‘Would you continue to believe the lies Meredith fed you and continue to call your own daughter a wretched b*tch, or… would you hold me tightly in your arms and call me ‘dear’… ‘

Madeline’s heart was suddenly overwhelmed with pain.

Her lips pulled into a self-deprecating smirk. Raising the glass to her lips again, she felt a small tug at the skirt of her gown.

“Big Sis Vera.” Jackson’s clear voice sounded in the air.

Looking down at his small handsome face, Madeline felt the wound in her heart suddenly heal a substantial amount.

“Good evening, Jack.” She reached out to ruffle Jack’s hair.

“Lillian didn’t come with you, Big Sis Vera?” Jackson blinked in expectancy.

She parted her lips to answer, but before she could, she heard Jeremy’s attractive baritone voice drift over from the stage.

Mrs. Whitman who was supposed to announce the wedding had been ushered off the stage, while Jeremy stood in her place now to give a formal opening speech.

In his tailored suit under the spotlight, Jeremy oozed with power and nobility. Charisma was flowing from every gesture he made.

A man like him was probably the subject of most women’s admiration and dreams.

Yet admiration was all it could be, for it was too easy for one to lose themselves, burned by the searing light that made him so blinding…

Madeline chuckled. She had realized it too late, and for it, she had almost given her life.

Swirling the liquid in the glass, she caught a figure from her peripheral vision. She shot Jackson a warm smile. “Big Sis Vera needs to take a trip to the bathroom, Jack. I’ll see you in a bit, okay?”

“Okay, Big Sis Vera. I’ll wait for you.” Jackson nodded seriously, his promise reminding her of the one Jeremy made her years ago.

‘He’s your son, down to the point of making promises.

‘Although, Jeremy, I must say, you have not the innocence of your child.’

Smiling, Madeline followed the figure from the corridor to the bathroom, hearing the carefree and familiar hum of a tune.

Calmly, she waited by the door. It was only when she heard footsteps approaching from inside did she slowly turn on the tap and pretend to wash her hands.

Seconds after, a man walked out of the male bathroom. Humming a tune, he walked over to the sink and began to sweep his intoxicated eyes over Madeline’s above-average physique.

His eyes squinted as they made their way up before finally settling on Madeline’s face.

The man’s eyes were blown wide the instant they made contact with Madeline’s appearance. Staggering backward, his back knocked against the door. “I-It’s you…”

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Tanner’s complexion paled as he pointed a finger at Madeline who was currently washing her hands. Shocked, he crawled up from the ground with a hand on the wall for his strength seemed to have vanished from his legs.

It was the first time he had participated in such a high-class celebration. As a result, he had drunk a good amount to take full advantage of the situation.

Under the effects of alcohol, Madeline’s enchanting smile floated about in his vision. Her face duplicated as the figures began to approach him. He could not breathe!

Too afraid to look her in the eye, he started to stutter and mumble.

“Mad-Madeline Crawford! Why won’t you leave me alone? The person you’re looking for is Meredith! Not me!”

Watching Tanner tremble in fear before her, Madeline stepped over with her high heels clicking and a smile on her curled lips.

“You’re asking me why Madeline’s spirit is haunting you? I’m sure you know exactly why.”

“Ah!” Tanner dashed into the male bathroom, terrified. “I don’t know! I don’t know anything at all! Find Meredith if you want revenge! Leave me alone! Go away!”

He mumbled, his heart racing in utmost fear.

After a while, the sounds of activity vanished outside. Tanner took a tentative step only to realize there was no one at all!

It fueled his fear. He turned on the tap to wash his face in hopes of sobering up, yet regardless of how much he splashed, the image of Madeline’s thought-provoking smile continued to echo in his mind…

Madeline returned to the ballroom. The atmosphere had lightened greatly and the guests began to drink and dine, enjoying the food as they chatted with each other.

When her eyes fell on Old Master Whitman, Madeline held back the overwhelming urge to greet him, for she knew impulsiveness would do her no good.

and vent, yet this was a setting where she had to continue to act as a gentle

words to get Madeline in trouble formed in Meredith’s mind now that the other had returned.

she watched Jeremy lift an arm for her to hold in his own volition and Madeline actually linked

the strength she was exerting

fuming with anger as she stared at how Jeremy had brought Madeline over to Old Master Whitman and how Old Master Whitman noticeably brightened up at the sight of Madeline.

Old Master Whitman treated

was the only one who had placed his unbridled trust in her and protected her ever since she

as Madeline was for Old Master

been extremely worried when the old master was admitted to the hospital due to heart complications three years ago. To see him energetic and alive now

Madeline. “Such a great girl, beautiful and smart. It’s a shame this grandson of mine was too

Jeremy a displeased glance. “Tell me, what’s so bad about Madeline? I can’t believe you’d dump such a beautiful wife to get married

our fate. Right, Jeremy?” Madeline lifted her onyx

time? His gaze enveloped her with nostalgic warmth as his lips parted to answer. “Rather than blaming fate, it would be more accurate to say that I was never deserving of

His words stunned Madeline.

me, Madeline. Should we get to start all

“…”

as he spoke, almost as if she would disappear if he relaxed

I’d never say yes if I were Madeline!” The old master’s voice

allowed herself to

Jeremy was using to placate the

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again is too much easier

the pain you’ve put me through and all the fatal scars and wounds you left me would never

that I loved you is one of the

have left for

walked over with Meredith in tow. “You look happy, Old Master. What are you and this lady over

This is Madeline.” The old master

This isn’t Madeline. Madeline died three years ago. This lady is Miss Vera Quinn, she just looks

lean over to speak

as he stared

the group. Glancing warily at Jeremy, she opened her mouth to speak anyway. “Just think about it, Old Master. Would we let

a belittling look. “We would have thrown her out already if

drain from the old master’s face as his energy and spirit

Jeremy and frowned with

frosty. “Are you

arm to persuade him. “Mrs.

be Madeline just to make Grandfather happy, Miss Quinn. What’s fake

my sister did were hardly good. Pretending to be

turned to look at her surroundings and smiled.

dignity just to be with Jeremy! Not to mention how easy she was, having relationships with all sorts of men. Then, to hurt me, she even teamed up with someone to kidnap my and Jeremy’s son. Are you sure you want to be a double for such a person,

Old Master Whitman knocked his

was not as pure as you think. She even kidnapped your great-grandson. Jeremy is well

with your own eyes, didn’t you,

expression darkened, bile rising within him after hearing the events Meredith

for Madeline that every ‘sin’ she committed could

he had suspected if what he saw was the actual truth when Madeline lay in his arms on her dying breath. Perhaps everything he saw back then was merely what someone else wanted him

saying anything, Jeremy? Unless you actually want Miss Quinn to replace Madeline? But what if Miss Quinn’s reputation gets tarnished for pretending to be such an

Crash!

sound of a wine glass shattering on

“Are you alright, Sir?”

It’s

of the man. Meeting their eyes was the sight of a server

she realized the man who had fallen was Tanner, and the ‘ghost’ he was

Sinner

Tanner Long!

This tramp!

could he

settled in

pointing at Vera, claiming she was a ghost with

shock. Being sent into shock meant that he could end up

the corner of her eyes, she watched anxiety flash across Meredith’s expression. Then, Madeline approached Tanner

grew as he began

believed without a doubt that

horrible things he had done in his life, it made sense to feel such a

asked with mock confusion, “Do you know this man, Mr. Whitman? Why does he look so

one who

his brows and walked toward

to rape Madeline twice and how

of Whitman Corporation, Jeremy. Let’s not ruin the atmosphere for everybody

to presume that you all recognize this man, Miss Crawford?”

used to be one of Madeline’s friends, or rather, Madeline and he were involved

“Enough.”

to interrupt, the ferocity in his

as of

before slowly walking toward Tanner who was stumbling on his feet with a hand on the table for support. “Well then, Sir. You don’t seem very welcomed

not the one you should be haunting! If you want to haunt someone, go

that, the ballroom fell into pin-drop

lips curled as she tilted her head to stare innocently into Jeremy’s ice-cold eyes. “What is this man saying, Mr. Whitman?

the air around her turn void. She felt as if she had been thrown into an ice

here anymore! Also, I’ve never done anything against my conscience! When have I ever hurt her? I saw Madeline as my own sister. Don’t frame me for things I didn’t

sobering slightly thanks to Meredith’s shouting, but the sight of Madeline’s intrigued smile seconds later had him once

the only one who sees her, right? I knew

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terrified, the color draining from his face as his pupils

I was just doing what I was paid to

Long!” Meredith immediately interrupted him and nervously called for the bodyguards. “Quickly, take this

trembling finger at

If you want to haunt someone for revenge, then haunt her! It was

frost swirling around her,

does he mean?” Mrs. Whitman quickly rushed over to

change the subject. “Mrs. Whitman! This is Tanner Long. He and Madeline used to be involved

Eloise glared furiously at Tanner. “You were the one who helped Madeline kidnap my grandchild! You b*stard! Madeline Crawford has already died for her sins, yet you’re

“Indeed.”

Meredith’s breath in

the need to flee. However, he felt something tighten around his

the words you just

him of a sharp sword that was about

sweat beading unstoppably from the fear he

afraid

and all he does is lie. We can’t trust a man who lied his way into drinking and eating our food.

his eyes. The corners of his lips tilted into a cold but handsome curve as he stared at Meredith before parting his lips. “Ostentatious? All he does is lie? I’m pretty sure that’s not what you told me back then. You were

didn’t lie to you. If anything, it would be Tanner and Madeline who lied to you…” Meredith

guess we’ll find out then… Who actually lied to

frosty tone sunk ice slabs in Meredith’s heart, freezing

“…”

reaching out to point a finger in Madeline’s direction. “You see

efforts were wasted as he followed the other’s hand to look at Madeline.

and good when you had done so much

beg for mercy. He blurted

Really, it doesn’t! Yes, Madeline, I did something wrong, but I only wanted to sleep with you back then! Everything else was Meredith’s plan. She was the one who told me to lie! I never even touched you at all! Madeline, if

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truth back then finally

unrestrained bloodthirst flared

he raised a fist that crashed hard

losing his footing. His mind was muddled by

all over the floor upon impact

Jeremy did not stop. Rather, he pulled Tanner up to

the corner of Tanner’s

dared to

Everyone felt that getting too close

been wrong

topic of Madeline’s purity. He could not shove off the feeling

now, he had finally taken off the veil that covered his eyes. In light of the truth, he found it hard to face his

corners of Madeline’s tips

Finally.

heard Tanner reveal the truth behind

was deemed

wounds in her heart

she was still far from healing all the holes that riddled her heart or from pacifying the red-hot burning rage of hatred within

you say something like that to slander me?” Meredith accused,

to defend herself

is this b*stard spewing? As if we needed Meredith to slander her. Everyone already knew

that filled his mouth. As afraid he was of Madeline

realized that he had told everything—the things he should and should not

who told me to lie about having done something with

me for something I didn’t do? I’ll sue you for defamation if you keep slandering me!” Meredith was determined not to let Tanner continue. “What

the bodyguards

to pick up a fainted

in the ballroom had clearly heard

Please, everyone, it’s over now. Please enjoy the rest of the night.” Meredith forced out a smile as she tried to revert the atmosphere of the

never do such a thing!” Old Master Whitman interrupted Meredith’s excuses with his infuriated tone. “So it was all you! You were the one who joined forces with that thug to frame Madeline. How could you kidnap your son just

“That’s not true, Grandpa Whitman. You can’t just convict me based on the thug’s words alone. How could I possibly kidnap Jack? He’s my son! How could I

such a thing, Old Master Whitman. How could we believe the words of a thug?” Eloise’s expression

firmly believed that her precious daughter would never do such

He did not believe a

Sinner

Old Master Whitman thought. What