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

Married by Mistake Mr. Whitman’s Sinner Wife [Sixteenth Child] Chapter 1301

Ryan could not help but laugh at Madeline’s reaction. “Do you think that I’m going to kill you?” He smiled. “How could I possibly have the heart to hurt you?”

Did he not?

Madeline found Ryan’s claim ridiculous.

All this while, he had only been hurting her.

Ryan patted the same spot again, and his tone turned gentle when he spoke, “Come back and sit.”

Madeline looked at the pair of scissors in Ryan’s hand. She had no other choice but to listen.

Ryan leaned toward her just as she sat. He began to thread his fingers through her still-damp hair.

“You’ve been with Jeremy for so long. I’m sure the man loves you a lot with how he’s willing to give up his life for you.”

Madeline did not understand what Ryan was trying to say, but she could feel his fingers intertwining with the strands of her hair.

Disgust filled her. She wanted to escape, but all she could do was clench her firsts and force herself to ignore it.

“I’m sure he’ll be aware of your every detail then, with how much he loves you, hmm? For example, the mole on your left chest?”

Madeline’s complexion paled further.

She tightened her hold on the towel subconsciously, not knowing if Ryan had heard it somewhere or if he had seen it himself.

Ryan watched as unease flashed through Madeline’s beautiful eyes and lifted a lock of her hair with a smile. “You’re going to slowly distance yourself from Jeremy Whitman starting from this moment. You’ll be mine and mine only, Mrs. Jones.”

He then lifted the pair of scissors and began to cut away at Madeline’s long hair.

The pair of scissors were sharp and Madeline’s inky locks split into two with a snip.

Her raven locks fell by her feet as if they were the ties that held her and Jeremy together.

Madeline could not stop him in time and she was left with hair that stopped before her collarbone.

“I wonder if Jeremy would be able to recognize you after you’ve changed your look?” Ryan smiled and threw the pair of scissors away before he called a maid over to blow Madeline’s hair dry.

Madeline sat blankly in place like a doll at the mercy of others.

Staring at the locks of hair around her, the slight flicker of light within her seemed moments away from being extinguished by Ryan.

Her sharp edges were slowly being sanded down by this devious and vile man.

…

The first thing Jeremy did once he got out of the hospital was contact the local IBCI quarters.

He had everything regarding Ryan pulled out and read them twice.

There was nothing wrong with Ryan’s background at all.

He was the son of a rich family in Glendale, an outstanding person from a good family background with a passion for drawing.

In one of Ryan’s high school essays, Jeremy realized that he spoke of a person—his grandfather.

Through the essay, Jeremy came to know that Ryan’s parents were often too busy to take care of Ryan, so he was brought up mainly by his grandfather alone.

His grandfather passed away 15 years ago and Ryan was dejected for a long time.

Jeremy remembered what Ryan said in the warehouse.

“Go home and ask that old man what he did back then.”

Was Grandfather involved in the death of Ryan’s grandfather?

Jeremy was quick to deny the thought.

He had grown up with Old Master Whitman since he was young. Grandfather was always a kind and caring old man.

After the incident with Felipe, Old Master Whitman had decided to spend the rest of his retirement in the village house.

Jeremy did not want to bother the elderly man from resting, but he refused to leave Madeline alone in danger.

He dialed Old Master Whitman’s number and the call was picked up after a few rings.

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“Jeremy.” Old Master Whitman’s tone was light as if he had no idea what happened lately. “Why are you calling me instead of spending your free time taking Eveline and the kids to play?”

Jeremy could not even protect his wife now, let alone bring his wife and kids out to play.

“There’s something I’d like to ask, Grandfather.” Jeremy controlled his emotions and kept his tone calm.

Without hesitation, Old Master Whitman asked in a gentle and kind tone, “What do you want to ask me?”

“It’s about the Jones family.”

Old Master Whitman paused on the other end of the phone. “The Jones family? One of the four major rich families in Glendale, that Jones family?”

“Yeah,” Jeremy confirmed. “Did something happen between us Whitmans and the Jones family? Do you perhaps know of their elder, the one who passed away 15 years ago?”

Old Master Whitman paused for a few seconds.

Jeremy found the reaction to be unusual. “Grandfather?”

“Tell me first, Jeremy. Did something happen?” Old Master Whitman asked instead.

Jeremy halted as unease prickled at the old master’s avoidance.

He did not want Old Master Whitman to worry about the matters between him and Eveline anymore, but any extra day it took to placate the matter would be an extra day Madeline needed to suffer.

He would not let Ryan control her again.

Jeremy relayed the situation to Old Master Whitman and he was shocked once he heard about it. “What? Jones’ grandson is holding Eveline and her parents captive?”

Jones?

Jeremy assumed that he was referring to Ryan’s grandfather. The way the old master called him sounded friendly, unlike what one would call their enemy or nemesis.

“Where are you right now, Jeremy? I’ll come and look for you.” The old master sounded impatient.

“I’m currently at Y Country, Grandfather. I don’t know where Ryan is hiding Eveline, but I’ll definitely find her and bring her home.”

“I know you’re worried about Eveline, but if you still don’t have any leads, then I hope that you can take a trip back first.” The old master’s tone was heavy, and his worry for Madeline’s current situation was evident.

Realizing that there may be some things that were best said in person, Jeremy agreed. “Alright, Grandfather. I understand.”

Before hanging up, the old master left a remark. “Tell me straight away if there’s any news about Eveline.”

“I will,” Jeremy promised, but he was back to being lost once more.

He had no idea where Ryan was and the fact that Ryan could still do as he wished despite being charged as a murderer was odd.

Still, Jeremy could not help but be worried about Madeline.

He had no idea how she was doing since she was forced to leave with Ryan that day in the hospital.

‘You have to wait for me, Linnie.’

Ever since her parents got into an accident the other day, Madeline never saw them again.

She asked Ryan how her parents were doing and the man merely called a number before handing her the phone.

Sean’s voice rang from the other end, but the conversation had just begun when Ryan took the phone back.

Madeline turned into a pitiful beggar as she begged Ryan, “Can you please let me talk to my parents for a little longer?”

Ryan looked down at a short-haired Madeline, her stunning eyes void of the stubborn glint that was once there.

Ryan was most satisfied with that alone.

He would force Madeline to the corner and sand down all of her sharp edges, breaking her stubborn determination and will until she could no longer fight against him.

“Please, Ryan. I’m begging you.” Hope sparkled in Madeline’s eyes.

Ryan reached out to tuck her short hair behind her ear. “If you’re willing to be a true couple with me tonight, Eveline, forget about talking to them a little longer. I can bring Mom and Dad back to live with us as well. You understand what I mean, don’t you? You have half a day to decide.”

Ryan curled his lips into a smirk and turned to leave.

Madeline was rooted in place for a long while before she finally returned to the bedroom. Staring blankly into the mirror, she clenched her fists and made a decision.

‘If you want me so much, Ryan, then sure. You can have me!’

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Having made her decision, Madeline went to look for Ryan.

The man sat leisurely in the courtyard with a book in his hand and a cup of coffee.

The afternoon sun splashed against his back, adding a warm tint to his fair and handsome features.

Beneath his gentle and defined features was a completely different person, one that ran shivers down people’s spines.

Madeline curled her fingers into a fist but walked toward him anyway.

Ryan caught sight of her from the corners of his eyes and raised his bottomless eyes to look at her with interest. Madeline’s small and delicate features were reflected in his gaze.

The man seemed proud of his handiwork as his eyes fell on her refreshing new bob cut.

“How can I help you? Or perhaps, have you already decided?” Ryan closed the book as a confident smile graced the man’s gentlemanly features.

Madeline walked up to him. Faced with the man before her, she was surprised to find a sense of uneasiness sparking in her chest.

“Ryan.”

“Hmm?” The man hummed lazily as his eyes roamed across Madeline’s face. “You don’t have to beat around the bush.”

“Alright.” Madeline stopped hesitating and met the man’s dark, unclear gaze head-on. “Will you ever let go of my parents? Even if I listen to whatever you say and live as your puppet like you wish?”

“You’re wrong.” Ryan stood, his denial sparking hope in Madeline’s eyes.

Ryan smiled when he caught the newfound glimmer in Madeline’s eyes. “As long as you promise to listen and be obedient, not only will I stop targeting your parents, but I’ll even send them back to Glendale when the time comes. They’ll get to continue their carefree days.”

Madeline’s features

all depends on

following words hit Madeline like a bucket of

what you want, you’ll really let my parents go? What about me? Will you ever let me

colder when the

replied curtly, “I will never let

“…”

then, I’d make sure to bring you with me. Jeremy must suffer the pain and regret of loss that he can

under Ryan’s dark gaze that bore

even death at one point in her life, Madeline was terrified of what Ryan could

placed it above Madeline’s head as she stood blankly in the

you finally complete your duties as a wife to

and forced herself to

give me a little more

long do you need?” he asked straightforwardly, “I don’t

defense in her eyes was close to

me get to know you

and approached her with a sly smile on his face. “I suggest you stop thinking of ways to trick me, Eveline. Since you’ll be the one suffering the consequences,

disoriented look flashed through Madeline’s

look, and his gaze took a dark, terrifying turn. “You never really learn,

me for being cruel when you’re the one with

wrist and proceeded to drag her

Ryan? Let

filled Madeline’s

so afraid even when Jeremy used to hurt

was

matter how cruel Jeremy became, he still never went

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Ryan was not below using any brutal methods at

was too strong and her bones felt like they

forced to follow behind him, both her slippers slipped

man was no longer the kind and

of trinkets were placed. Without exposure to sunlight,

Must I torment you? Let me tell you, Eveline Montgomery, I don’t love you as much as you think. My heart will not soften when

pursed her pink lips and broke into a sarcastic smile. “Who cares if you love me or not? Torture me

was something Ryan did not want to

slender neck as his eyes grew

fear death at

thing I fear is not seeing

“You…”

his

to flush on Madeline’s cheeks, but she refused to beg or

wanted to tighten his hold so that he could control Madeline with fear, but he found himself unable

he loved Eveline. At most, he only fancied her—at least that

he would lose this game the

go short of breath,

the wall and fell onto

coughed severely but refused to back

to grab Madeline by the back of her

to be my wife or not! My

as a reminder was accompanied by the flames of

pushed him away and tried to support her body into an upright position

left with the glimmer of light from the

the wall, her feet frosty

wet as she stared at the ray

wait for you, Jeremy. I

take a rest in exhaustion. After who knew how long, she

sky had darkened by the time she opened her eyes. A maid walked in with food in tow. She took a look but

later, Ryan

was cold at the sight of the untouched food. He squatted to take the

“Open up.”

her pale lips

gaze hardened as he grabbed Madeline’s jaw with one hand and tried to force-feed her

out of his grasp. “Don’t touch me. I’ll eat,

turned gentle at

Just as Ryan thought she was going to eat, she suddenly threw the bowl harshly

of his hand, leaving a

the man and Ryan grabbed

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throttle her as he wished as her gaze remained

as well die if I can never see Jeremy again. There’s no

sharp edges away over the past few days, so she no longer had the

could not bear to accept such words coming from Madeline at

have to force me?” A look so angry it seemed wretched

and pounced on her like an unrestrained tiger, ripping her clothes apart

off!” Madeline resisted with all her

were in a deadlock in Ryan’s hold and one of his hands was forcing Madeline’s head to meet his thin lips as he leaned down to

avoid it but was not

soft contact seemed to have ignited the

that moment, he fully believed that he had fallen for Eveline. He wanted to have her, not just to take revenge

touch had also triggered

as an opportunity

the bowl she had thrown. As she was barefoot, the

within her at that moment screamed, telling her to escape Ryan’s

out of the storage room when she felt Ryan lifting

Ryan as hard as

impassive to Madeline’s

the bedroom and threw her onto

pulled her feet in and pulled out a shard from the bottom of her feet through the pain. The moment Ryan pressed down over her, she placed the shard against

stab of pain shoot up. He knew that the shard must have sliced the skin around his

dare, Ryan Jones.” Madeline’s gaze was determined. She appeared fully ready to kill him even

Madeline to be so difficult. Her lively and beautiful eyes were red,

from Madeline’s hand, but her grip was unrelenting. Even if it was at the cost of a bleeding palm, she refused to let go of it

Madeline was in horrible condition, but that did not dilute the determination in

Madeline’s hand with

I’ll even let your parents go back to

“Will you actually let my parents go, Ryan? Who are you kidding here? You’re

from erupting in anger when

man sitting by the bed guardedly. She did not let go of the shard

was her life force and the

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before he suddenly

nodded and acknowledged, then frantically looked for Adam who was currently in the

she sat on the corner of

her wounds.” Ryan pressed a hand on his forehead and left the room with an

reached for his medical kit and frowned as he stared at Madeline who

his voice and glanced at the door from the corners of his eyes. “Why can’t you and your husband

at Adam’s indifferent expression. She did not know

Madeline’s expression but

going to be the one suffering if

door just as he

looked wary as Ryan approached her. She wanted nothing

continued to walk toward her and princess-carried her against her

of me, Ryan!” Madeline was terrified that

her onto

ran after him on her tiptoes as her legs were bandaged, but Ryan had

Don’t you dare hurt my parents!” Madeline shouted with all her might from the other side of the door. Her heart was racing past the tempo of what

me, Ryan? Ryan

out his name but was

wall tiredly, her injured

the night view outside the window, Madeline felt

Linnie can’t do this much longer,

come and get me

In the study.

the more pissed he felt.

rather bleed than let him

he pale in comparison to

sudden epiphany and took his phone next to the study desk. Scrolling, he looked for a specific number on

footage Ryan’s car had passed to pin the man’s last location when

glanced at the display and was stunned for a moment in disbelief. He picked up the phone and was even more surprised to realize

“Ryan?”

echoed over the line, and Jeremy’s screen then clearly showed Ryan’s sinister smile. “Surprised that I video called, aren’t you? That’s because I have something nice

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into Jeremy’s heart at the sight of Ryan’s malicious smile through his phone

that whatever Ryan wanted to tell him through the

Jeremy found it hard to keep his

to reply with a chuckle. Ryan then turned the camera to

Jeremy grew

in satisfaction. The more

toward the room Madeline stayed in. Then, he pointed the camera

being torn into pieces at the sight of the large pool of

you think the bright red on this mattress looks absolutely stunning?” Ryan provoked

of thundering shock. He

to Linnie? Ryan! Where is

was about

possibly imagine how Madeline was doing right now, let alone think about how much Madeline

“Ryan Jones.”

tone laced with the

Linnie bled today, I’ll

turned the camera back to him. He met Jeremy’s furious and icy gaze with belittling ones of his own. His tone was disdainful

you, Ryan. Very

again. “While I can wait for you, I don’t know if I can say

fueled Jeremy’s flames of fury. “Don’t you dare touch Linnie again! Don’t you

What if I do touch her again, and in

Ryan by the

to look for me?” Ryan smiled evilly. “With every step deeper you delve, I’ll increase your wife’s torture by two

surveillance footage to look

up at the computer screen in front of him that was replaying multiple

Ryan know he was checking the

in the right headspace to focus on such topics. He forced

What did you do to her?

you’ll find the reason behind her injuries sweet, won’t

rather die than let

inside of his chest was being stuffed with cotton, expanding inch by inch

Linnie.