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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.

the urge to rage and vent, yet this

mind now that the other had returned. She watched Jeremy approach Madeline and lean over flirtatiously to whisper

an arm for her to hold in

tight fist, the strength she was exerting almost

how Old Master Whitman noticeably brightened up at the sight

You’ve made Grandfather’s day.” Old Master Whitman

by her identity. If anything, he was the only one who had placed his unbridled

for Old Master Whitman, she was also

to the hospital due to heart complications three years ago. To see

girl, beautiful and smart. It’s a shame this grandson of mine was too blind

Madeline? I can’t believe you’d dump such a beautiful wife to get married to

It was never our fate. Right, Jeremy?” Madeline lifted her onyx

whole time? His gaze enveloped her with nostalgic warmth as his lips parted to answer. “Rather than blaming fate, it would

His words stunned Madeline.

all over again, would you let me fall for

“…”

elbow inch toward her as he spoke, almost as if she would disappear

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

almost allowed

ploy Jeremy was

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too much easier

and all the

loved you is one

I have left for

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

This is Madeline.”

is Miss Vera Quinn, she just looks like Madeline.” Meredith explained with a smile, then turned

Jeremy would lean over

as he stared at Madeline. “Nonsense!

Old Master!” Mrs. Whitman had arrived to join the group. Glancing warily at Jeremy, she opened her mouth to speak anyway. “Just think about it, Old Master. Would we let her

would have thrown her out already if

drain from the old

Jeremy and frowned

turned horrifyingly frosty. “Are you guys

brows and held Jeremy by his arm to persuade him. “Mrs. Whitman and my mom are right. She isn’t Madeline.

happy, Miss Quinn. What’s fake will never be real! Grandfather will know one day, and to

did were hardly good. Pretending to be Madeline will only garner you more

at her surroundings and smiled. “Oh? Is that

a heartbeat, her voice climbing a few decibels. “She threw away her dignity just to be with Jeremy! Not to mention how easy she was, having relationships with all sorts of men. Then, to hurt me,

Old Master Whitman knocked his

pure as you think.

with your own eyes, didn’t you,

rising within him after hearing the events Meredith

moment he fell for Madeline that every

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

aren’t you saying anything, Jeremy? Unless you actually want Miss Quinn to replace Madeline? But what if Miss Quinn’s reputation gets tarnished for pretending

Crash!

a wine glass shattering on the floor sounded

“Are you alright, Sir?”

ghost! It’s

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

direction only for her expression to shift dramatically when she realized the man who had fallen was Tanner, and the ‘ghost’ he was pointing at was

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Tanner Long!

This tramp!

he have

and unease settled in Meredith’s

with eyes blown wide and fright written all over his

he had mistaken Vera for Madeline and was sent into shock. Being sent into shock meant that

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

eyes with Madeline, Tanner’s fright grew as he began to shout. “Ah!

the influence of alcohol, he believed without a doubt that

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

you know this man, Mr. Whitman? Why does he look so

idea that Madeline was the one who sent Tanner the invitation, allowing him

furrowed his brows and walked toward Tanner, frost seeping from his attractive

man had tried to rape Madeline twice and how he proclaimed to have an illicit relationship

ruin the atmosphere for everybody just because of him, alright? Just have the bodyguards throw him out. You shouldn’t have to deal with

safe to presume that you all recognize this man, Miss

or rather, Madeline and he were involved in that

“Enough.”

ferocity in

of

before slowly walking toward Tanner who was stumbling on his feet with a

going to haunt someone, I’m not the one you should be haunting! If you want to haunt someone, go haunt Meredith

that, the ballroom

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

her turn void. She felt as if

Madeline’s not here anymore! Also, I’ve never done anything against my conscience! When have I ever hurt her? I saw Madeline as my

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

here! Can’t any of you see her? It can’t be that I’m the only one who sees her, right? I knew

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positively terrified, the color draining from his face as his pupils

away, Madeline! Stop bothering me! I… I was just doing what I was

immediately interrupted him and nervously called for the bodyguards. “Quickly, take this

a trembling finger at Meredith, paying

Crawford! If… If you want to haunt someone for revenge,

of frost swirling around her, she could not imagine the expression Jeremy

does he

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

you!” Eloise glared furiously at Tanner. “You were the one who helped Madeline kidnap my grandchild! You b*stard! Madeline

“Indeed.”

Meredith’s breath

that he had sobered up, Tanner felt the need to flee. However, he

the words you just

of a sharp sword that

sweat beading unstoppably from

constricted at the scene before her. She was afraid that the truth

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

corner of 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

to you. If anything, it would be Tanner and

find out then… Who actually lied to

Meredith’s heart, freezing over

“…”

while reaching out to point a finger in Madeline’s direction. “You see that face? Tell

slightly when Jeremy spoke. However, all efforts were wasted as he followed the other’s hand to look at Madeline. His mind fogged as his legs grew

to stand strong and good when you had done so much

paled as he began to beg for

was Meredith’s plan. She was the one who

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truth back then finally

darkened instantly as unrestrained bloodthirst flared in his

he raised a fist that

stumbled backward, losing his footing. His mind was

the floor upon impact to

did not stop. Rather, he pulled Tanner up to deliver two more

the corner of Tanner’s lips as his face turned

no one dared to

too scary. Everyone felt that getting too close would leave them burnt by the flames of

that he had been wrong for the

He could not shove off the

the veil that covered his eyes. In light of the truth,

the pretty corners

Finally.

Tanner reveal the truth behind

was deemed

the wounds in her heart hurt

the holes that riddled her heart or

say something like that to slander me?” Meredith accused, her eyes red. She

had to defend herself

b*stard spewing? As if we needed Meredith to

suffered quite a few blows, as evident from the taste of blood that filled his mouth. As afraid he was of Madeline haunting him, Tanner was more afraid that Jeremy would strike him

sobered him up as well, and he realized that he had told everything—the things he should and should not have said. His only priority now

instructions. She was the one who told me to lie about having done something with Madeline. Yes, I liked Madeline Crawford, but I swear I’ve never touched her! And the thing about the kidnapping, that has nothing

sees everything you do. How could you frame 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 are you still waiting for? Throw him out! Or are you

ordered the bodyguards

to pick up a fainted Tanner, kicking him out the

have been thrown out, yet everyone in the ballroom had clearly heard

rest of the night.” Meredith forced out a smile as she tried to revert the atmosphere of the night, then she turned to Jeremy after fixing a hurt expression on her face. “Jeremy. Please don’t believe a

you! You were the one who joined forces with that thug

based on the thug’s words alone. How could I possibly kidnap Jack? He’s my son!

never do such a thing, Old Master Whitman. How could we believe the words of a thug?” Eloise’s expression was

because she firmly believed that her precious daughter would never do such a

Old Master Whitman huffed coldly. He did not

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Whitman thought. What mattered