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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.

ruined. She had the urge to rage and vent,

mind now that the other had returned. She watched Jeremy approach Madeline and lean

for her to hold in

the strength she was

and how Old Master Whitman noticeably brightened up at the sight of Madeline.

Master

only one who had placed his unbridled trust in

Madeline was for Old Master Whitman,

due to heart complications three years ago. To

beautiful and smart.

about Madeline? I can’t believe you’d dump such

Jeremy?” Madeline lifted her

as his lips parted to answer. “Rather than blaming fate, it would be more accurate

His words stunned Madeline.

to start all over again, would you let me

“…”

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

were Madeline!” The old

almost allowed herself to

a skilled ploy Jeremy

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start all over again is too much easier said than done,

put me through and all the fatal scars and wounds you left

fact that I loved you is one of the

have left for you, is

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

‘this lady’? This is Madeline.” The old master emphasized with

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

sure that Jeremy would lean over to speak in her ear. Instead, he

as he stared

at Jeremy, she opened her mouth

look. “We would have thrown her out already if she’s Madeline Crawford. That shameless and ruthless woman died three

to drain from the old master’s face as

faced Jeremy and frowned with

frosty.

him. “Mrs. Whitman

pretend to be Madeline just to make Grandfather happy, Miss Quinn. What’s fake will never be

hardly good. Pretending

turned to look at her surroundings and smiled. “Oh? Is that so? Was this Madeline really

in 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, she even teamed up with someone to kidnap my and Jeremy’s son. Are you

Madeline would never do something like that!” Old Master Whitman knocked

pity. “That’s the truth, Grandfather. Madeline was not as pure as you think. She even kidnapped your great-grandson. Jeremy is well aware

rhetorically, “You saw it with

darkened, bile rising within him after hearing the events Meredith

Madeline that every ‘sin’ she committed could all be

suspected if what he saw was the actual truth when Madeline lay in his arms on her dying breath. Perhaps

coquettish tone in response to Jeremy seemingly ignoring her. “Why aren’t you saying anything, Jeremy? Unless you actually want Miss Quinn to replace Madeline? But what if Miss Quinn’s

Crash!

sound of a wine glass shattering on the floor sounded in the

“Are you alright, Sir?”

It’s

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

spared a casual glance in that 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

Sinner

Tanner Long!

This tramp!

could he have

and unease settled in

she was a ghost with eyes

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

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

as he began to shout. “Ah! It-It’s really… It’s

believed without a doubt that Madeline’s ghost had

done in his life, it made sense to

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

who sent Tanner the

and walked toward Tanner, frost seeping from

Tanner reminded him of how this horrendous man had tried to

Corporation, Jeremy. Let’s not ruin the atmosphere for everybody just because

that you all recognize this man, Miss Crawford?” Madeline walked over curiously.

be one of Madeline’s friends, or rather, Madeline

“Enough.”

ferocity in his

and expression as of that moment

Is that who he is?” Madeline nodded in understanding 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

haunt someone, I’m not the one you should be haunting! If you

the ballroom fell

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

void. She felt as if she had been

to look at the expression on Jeremy’s face, she rushed up to Tanner instead. “What drunk nonsense are you saying, Tanner? There’s no ghost at all! 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 own sister. Don’t

but the sight of Madeline’s intrigued smile seconds later had him

that I’m the only one who sees her, right? I knew

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the color draining from his face as his pupils dilated from the

Stop bothering me! I… I was just doing what

him and nervously called for the bodyguards. “Quickly,

trembling finger at Meredith, paying her words

for revenge, then haunt her! It was

of frost swirling around her, she could not

is this man? What does he mean?” Mrs. Whitman quickly rushed over

is Tanner Long. He and Madeline

grandchild! You

“Indeed.”

froze Meredith’s breath in

the need to flee. However, he felt something tighten

words you just

sword that was about to be unsheathed and

shivered, cold sweat beading unstoppably

She was afraid that the truth of what happened back

ignore this person, okay? He’s ostentatious, and all he does is lie. We can’t trust a man who lied his way into drinking

of his lips tilted into a cold but handsome curve as he stared at Meredith before parting his lips.

to you. If anything, it would be Tanner and Madeline who lied to you…” Meredith rambled

find out then… Who actually

in Meredith’s heart, freezing over the blood in

“…”

to point a

he followed the other’s hand to look at Madeline. His mind fogged as his legs

good when you had done so much

as he began to beg for mercy. He

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 you want revenge, get it from Meredith!

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like that, the truth back then finally came

instantly as unrestrained bloodthirst

a fist that crashed hard against

his footing. His mind was muddled

and plates crashed all over the floor

pulled Tanner up to deliver two

of Tanner’s lips as his

dared to stop

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

been wrong for the past three

He could not shove

eyes. In light of the truth, he found it hard to face his heart, let alone

the scene unfurl, the pretty corners of Madeline’s tips

Finally.

heard Tanner reveal the truth

she was deemed

her heart hurt

all the holes that riddled her heart or from pacifying the red-hot burning rage of hatred

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

had to defend herself

nonsense is this b*stard spewing? As if we needed Meredith to slander

few blows, as evident from the taste of blood that filled his mouth. As afraid he was of

seemed to have 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

Meredith Crawford’s 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!

me!” Meredith was determined not to let

the bodyguards

bodyguards immediately turned to pick up a fainted

have been thrown out, yet everyone in the ballroom had

It was just a small squabble. 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 night, then she turned

infuriated tone. “So it was all you! You were the one who joined forces

tears brimming in her eyes. “That’s not true, Grandpa Whitman. You can’t just convict me based on

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

her precious daughter would never do such

Old Master Whitman huffed coldly. He did not believe a word she

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