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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.

urge to rage and vent, yet this was a setting where she

other had returned. She watched

that, she watched Jeremy lift an arm for her to hold

balled into a tight fist, the strength she was exerting almost strong enough to crush the stem

Master Whitman and how Old Master Whitman noticeably

day.” Old Master Whitman treated Madeline as if

had placed his unbridled trust in her and protected her ever since she

grateful as Madeline was for Old Master Whitman, she was also

to heart complications three years ago. To see him energetic and

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

what’s so bad about Madeline? I can’t believe you’d dump such a beautiful wife to get married to

lifted her onyx orbs, not

been staring at her this whole 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

His words stunned Madeline.

me, Madeline. Should we get to start all

“…”

felt Jeremy’s elbow inch toward her as he spoke, almost as if she would disappear if he relaxed his

The old master’s voice

had almost allowed herself

Jeremy was using to

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too much easier

you’ve put me through and all the fatal

I loved you

left for you, is

“You look happy, Old Master. What are you

This is Madeline.” The old master emphasized

just looks like Madeline.” Meredith explained with a smile, then turned to look at

sure that Jeremy would lean over

infuriated, frowning as

really isn’t Madeline, Old Master!” Mrs. Whitman had arrived to join the group. Glancing warily at Jeremy, she opened her mouth to speak anyway. “Just think about

Whitman!” Eloise agreed, sparing Madeline a belittling look. “We would have thrown her

old master’s face as his energy and spirit

and frowned with

expression turned horrifyingly frosty. “Are you

Jeremy.” Meredith furrowed her brows and held Jeremy by his arm to persuade him. “Mrs. Whitman

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

the things my sister did were hardly good. Pretending to be Madeline will only garner

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

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 sure you want to be a

do something like that!” Old Master Whitman knocked

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

“You saw it with your

darkened, bile rising within him after hearing the

moment he fell for Madeline that every ‘sin’ she committed could all be

on her dying breath. Perhaps everything he saw back then was merely what someone else wanted him to see. Perhaps everything he saw

Jeremy seemingly ignoring her. “Why aren’t you saying anything, Jeremy? Unless you actually want Miss Quinn to

Crash!

of a wine glass shattering on the floor sounded in

“Are you alright, Sir?”

It’s a

words, everyone’s gazes flew toward the direction of the man. Meeting their eyes was the sight of a server

only for her expression to shift dramatically when she realized the man who had fallen was Tanner,

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Tanner Long!

This tramp!

could he have

unease settled in

Vera, claiming she was a ghost with eyes

Madeline and was sent into shock. Being sent into shock meant that he could end up saying

From the corner of her eyes, she watched anxiety

fright grew as he

with the influence of alcohol, he believed without a doubt that Madeline’s

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

confusion, “Do you know this

no idea that Madeline was the one who sent Tanner the invitation, allowing him

furrowed his brows and walked toward Tanner, frost

reminded him of how this horrendous man had tried to rape

Let’s not ruin the atmosphere for everybody just because of him, alright? Just have the bodyguards throw him out. You shouldn’t have

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

friends, or rather, Madeline and he were involved in that

“Enough.”

parted his lips to interrupt, the ferocity in

of that moment had people

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.

get that you have unfinished business, but if you’re going to haunt someone, I’m not the one you should be haunting! If you want to haunt someone, go haunt Meredith instead! It’s

that, the ballroom fell

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?

turn void. She felt as if she had been thrown

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

Meredith’s shouting, but the sight of Madeline’s intrigued smile seconds later had

only one who sees her, right? I knew it. She

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terrified, the color draining from his face as

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

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

trembling finger at Meredith,

someone for revenge, then haunt her! It was

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

happening? Who is this man? What does he mean?” Mrs.

Tanner Long. He and Madeline used to be involved illicitly. They also planned Jack’s

glared furiously at Tanner. “You were the one who helped Madeline kidnap my grandchild!

“Indeed.”

Meredith’s

felt the need to flee. However, he felt

the words

bloodthirsty eyes reminded him of a sharp sword that

unstoppably from the

scene before her. She was afraid that the truth of what happened

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

sent her a cold glare from the 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?

to you. If anything, it would be Tanner and Madeline who lied

guess we’ll find out then…

in Meredith’s heart, freezing over the

“…”

Tanner by his tie and drilled his icy gaze into the man. All while reaching out to point a finger in Madeline’s direction. “You see that face? Tell me why you think she’s haunting you of

as he followed the other’s

to stand strong and good when you had done so

began to beg

else was Meredith’s plan. She was the one who told me to

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then finally came to light thanks

instantly as unrestrained bloodthirst

raised a fist that crashed hard against Tanner’s

backward, losing his footing. His mind was muddled

the floor upon

stop. Rather, he pulled Tanner up to

from the corner of Tanner’s lips as his

no one dared to

terrifying that very moment and too scary. Everyone felt that getting too

thinking that he had been wrong for the past

purity. He could not shove off the

veil that covered his eyes. In light of the truth, he found it hard to face his

corners

Finally.

reveal

she was

the wounds in her heart hurt

riddled her heart

me?”

to defend

best to protect her. “What nonsense is this b*stard spewing? As if we needed Meredith to slander her. Everyone already

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

realized that he had told everything—the things he should and should not have said. His only priority now was to protect

Mr. Whitman. I was merely following 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

me!” Meredith was determined not to let Tanner continue. “What are you still waiting for? Throw him out! Or are you waiting for

the bodyguards

to pick up a fainted Tanner, kicking him out the doors

in the

tried to revert the atmosphere of the night, then she turned to Jeremy after fixing a hurt expression on her

Madeline would 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 to harm her? You, you… I can’t believe

“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 have

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

Whitman huffed coldly. He did not believe a

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Master Whitman thought. What mattered to her was how