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.”

smile graced Madeline’s features

nodded. “It all depends on

hit Madeline like

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

at Ryan and felt her heart grow colder when the

Ryan replied curtly, “I will never let you

“…”

The only way that would possibly happen is if I were to die. Even then, I’d make sure to bring

under Ryan’s dark gaze that bore straight into

one point in her life, Madeline was terrified of what Ryan could do at that

head as she stood blankly

have you given it enough thought? Won’t you finally complete your duties as a wife to me,

her finger secretly and forced herself

give me a little

you need?” he asked straightforwardly, “I don’t have a lot of

pink lips. The last line of defense in

get to know you starting

a sly smile on his face. “I suggest you stop thinking of ways

look flashed

the look, and his gaze took a dark, terrifying

blame me for being cruel when you’re the one with the

wrist and

you doing, Ryan? Let

Madeline’s heart,

had not felt so afraid even when Jeremy used to hurt

Ryan himself was

cruel Jeremy became, he still

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Ryan was not below using

was too strong

was being forced to follow behind him, both her slippers slipped off amidst her chaotic

was no longer

dragged Madeline to the villa’s storage room where all sorts of trinkets were placed. Without exposure to sunlight, there was a musky

her shoulders, forcing her to face his enraged expression. “Why must you be so stubborn? Must I torment you? Let me tell you, Eveline Montgomery, I don’t love you as much

“Who cares if you love me or not? Torture me if you want, Ryan.

was something Ryan did not want to

neck as his

fear death

is not seeing the man I love the most

“You…”

tightened his grip on

color began to flush on Madeline’s cheeks, but she

his hold so that he could control Madeline with fear,

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

would lose this game the moment

of breath, Ryan finally let go

the wall and fell

coughed severely but refused to back

back of her neck and

and think clearly whether you want to be my wife

word he barked out as a reminder was accompanied by the flames of rage in his

pushed him away and tried to support her body into an upright position with difficulty. Stubbornness and strong will flared in

the storage door closed, Madeline was left with the glimmer of

the wall, her

eyes grew wet as she

for you, Jeremy. I promise I

exhaustion.

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

Ryan came

the untouched food. He squatted to take the utensils before placing a spoonful of food by

“Open up.”

pulled her pale lips away

one

of his grasp. “Don’t touch me. I’ll

turned gentle

as Ryan thought she was going to eat,

cut the back of his

and Ryan grabbed Madeline’s jaw. “Eveline

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let Ryan throttle her as he

I can never see Jeremy again. There’s no difference

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

could not bear to accept such words coming from Madeline

you have to force me?” A look so

pounced on her like

off!” Madeline resisted with all her

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

to avoid it but was not

lips touched her cheek. The warmth and soft contact seemed to have ignited the

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

his touch had also triggered something within

dazed lapse as an opportunity to get up and run

she had thrown. As she was barefoot, the sharp pieces pierced into the

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

of the storage room when she felt Ryan lifting her

against Ryan as hard as she could. “You crazy son

impassive to

carried her to the bedroom and threw her onto the

of her feet through the pain. The moment Ryan pressed down over her, she placed the shard against

of pain shoot up. He knew that the shard must have

was determined. She appeared fully ready

so difficult. Her lively and beautiful eyes were red, emphasizing the

Even if it was at the cost of

don’t want to see you!” Physically, Madeline was in horrible condition, but that did

and dragged Madeline’s hand with brute force

I’ll even let your parents

Who are you kidding here? You’re just going to use them to control me again so that you can achieve whatever vile goal you’re aiming

moments away from erupting in anger when

to stare at the man sitting

her life force and the only

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for a few seconds before he suddenly yelled for a maid, “Have Doctor Brown get here,

frantically looked for Adam who was currently

the room, Adam was met with Madeline bleeding from her hands and legs as she sat on the corner of the bed. There was a large patch of blood on the mattress. The sight of it

her wounds.” Ryan pressed a hand on his

reached for his medical kit and frowned as he stared

I?” Adam deliberately lowered his voice and glanced at the door from the corners of his eyes. “Why can’t you and your husband just

gaze shifted as she looked at Adam’s indifferent expression. She did not know who this

the change in Madeline’s expression but

away from your wounds. You’re going to be the one suffering if they get

appeared by the door just as he finished

She wanted nothing more than to

to walk toward her

terrified that the man would force himself on

room. He threw her onto the bed and turned to leave with

her legs were bandaged, but

might from the other side of

me, Ryan?

but

leaned against the wall tiredly, her injured body sliding limply down

night view outside the window, Madeline felt her eyes grow

can’t do this much longer,

and get me

In the study.

pissed he felt. He had never expected

than let

he pale in comparison to

study desk. Scrolling,

footage Ryan’s car had passed

in disbelief. He picked up the phone and was even

“Ryan?”

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 here that I’d

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into Jeremy’s heart at the sight of

whatever Ryan wanted to tell him through the video call was

Jeremy

for the man to reply with a chuckle. Ryan then turned the

Jeremy

more distressed

Madeline stayed in. Then,

into pieces at the sight of the large pool of blood-red. The color of his irises seemed to be

red on this

into one of thundering shock. He could imagine how much the sight

to Linnie? Ryan!

he was

doing right now, let alone think about how much Madeline had suffered when Ryan tortured and

“Ryan Jones.”

tone laced with the frost of the coldest winter that could chill one to

Linnie bled today, I’ll make sure

him. He met Jeremy’s furious and icy gaze with belittling ones of his own. His tone was disdainful when he spoke, “You

you, Ryan. Very

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

of fury.

I do touch her again, and in

that he could not grab Ryan by the collar through the

past to look for me?” Ryan smiled evilly. “With every step deeper you delve, I’ll increase your

looking through surveillance footage to look for my location, Jeremy, but

the computer screen in front of

did Ryan know he

Jeremy was not in the right headspace to focus on such topics. He

What did you do to

you’ll find the reason behind her injuries

rather die than let me do as I wish. Aren’t

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

Linnie.