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.”

features

all depends on your

hit Madeline like

as 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

“I

“…”

even think about getting back with Jeremy. The only way that would possibly happen is if I were to die. Even then, I’d make sure to bring you with me. Jeremy must suffer the pain and regret of loss

severely suffocated under Ryan’s dark gaze that

at one point in her life,

as she

enough thought? Won’t you finally complete your duties

finger secretly and forced

you give me a little more

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

line of defense in her eyes was close

get to know you

in Madeline’s eyes and approached her with a sly smile on his face. “I suggest you

flashed through Madeline’s

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

must you force me?” Ryan frowned. “Don’t blame me for being cruel when you’re the one with the stubborn

wrist and

doing, Ryan? Let go of

Madeline’s

so afraid even when Jeremy used to hurt

Ryan himself was a

Jeremy became, he still never went

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was not below using any brutal

to pull away from Ryan’s grasp, but the man was too strong and her bones

being forced to follow behind him, both her slippers

was no longer the kind and gentlemanly person she

all sorts of trinkets were placed. Without exposure to sunlight, there was

both 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 as you think. My heart will not soften when

or not? Torture me if you want, Ryan. I don’t care if I

Ryan did not want

neck as his

not fear death at

only thing I fear is not

“You…”

his grip on her

breathe freely, color began to flush on Madeline’s cheeks, but she refused to beg or make a

could control Madeline with

most, he only fancied her—at least that was what he hypnotized himself

him that he would lose this game the moment

go short of breath, Ryan finally

fell

coughed severely but refused to

to grab Madeline by the back of her neck and pulled her toward

here and think clearly whether you want to be my wife

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

away and tried to support her body into an upright position

was left with the glimmer of light

her feet frosty and her body

eyes grew wet as she stared

wait for you, Jeremy. I promise I

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

that the sky had darkened by the time she opened her eyes. A maid walked in with

Ryan came

man’s expression was cold at the sight of the untouched food. He squatted

“Open up.”

pulled her pale lips away and

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,

gentle

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

his hand, leaving a red trail in

and Ryan

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Ryan throttle her as he wished as her

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

the past few days, so she no longer had the strength to

could not bear to accept such words coming

Eveline? Why do you have to force me?” A look so

on her

resisted

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

avoid it but was

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

that moment, he fully believed that he had fallen for Eveline. He wanted to have

touch had also triggered

dazed lapse as an opportunity to get up and run out of

the broken shards of the bowl she had thrown. As she was barefoot, the sharp pieces pierced into the

the broken pieces. The raging panic within her

made it out of the storage room when she felt Ryan lifting her

Ryan as hard as she could. “You

impassive to Madeline’s hitting

threw 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

knew that the shard must have sliced the

She appeared fully ready to kill him even

difficult. Her lively and beautiful

unrelenting. Even if it was at

want to see you!” Physically, Madeline was

his brows and dragged Madeline’s hand with brute

do what you want as long as you listen to me. I’ll even let your parents go back to Glendale, so why can’t you just bow down to me? You’re

from the corner of her eyes. “Will you actually let my parents go, Ryan? Who are you kidding here? You’re just going to use them to control me again so that you

erupting in anger when he suddenly loosened

at the man sitting by the bed guardedly. She

was her life force and the only

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he suddenly yelled for a maid, “Have Doctor Brown

acknowledged, then frantically looked for Adam who

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

his forehead and left the room with an exasperated

for his medical kit and frowned as he stared at Madeline who was mentally exhausted but

to stop acting so rashly, didn’t I?” Adam deliberately lowered his voice and glanced at the door from the corners of his eyes. “Why can’t you and your husband

she looked at Adam’s indifferent expression. She did not know who this ‘husband’ of hers

change in Madeline’s expression but did

your wounds. You’re going to be the one suffering

door just as he

wary as Ryan approached her. She wanted nothing more than to further distance herself from

toward her and princess-carried her

of me, Ryan!” Madeline was terrified that the man would force himself on her

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

her tiptoes as her legs were bandaged, but Ryan had already locked the

might from the other side of the door. Her heart was racing past the tempo of what it could

me, Ryan? Ryan

called out his name but

wall tiredly, her injured

outside the

can’t do this much longer,

and

In the study.

pissed he felt. He had never expected Madeline

than let him touch

he pale in comparison

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

was currently checking every piece of surveillance footage Ryan’s car had passed to pin the man’s last location when his phone

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

“Ryan?”

that I video called, aren’t you? That’s because I have something nice here that

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crept into Jeremy’s heart at the sight of Ryan’s

to tell him through the video call was definitely

Ryan?” Jeremy found

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

Ryan!” Jeremy

The more distressed Jeremy was, the better

Jeremy and walked toward the room Madeline stayed in. Then, he pointed the

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

the bright red on this mattress looks absolutely stunning?” Ryan provoked Jeremy. “It’s all blood from your

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

you do to Linnie?

was

right now, let alone think about how much

“Ryan Jones.”

his thin lips, his tone laced with the frost

blood Linnie bled today, I’ll make

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

find you, Ryan.

at Jeremy and provoked him again. “While I can wait for you, I don’t know if I can

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

What if I do touch her again, and

Ryan by the collar through the screen. “What more

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

that you’re spending every moment looking through surveillance footage to look for

in front of

Ryan know he was checking the

headspace to focus on such

do to her? Why did she lose so

reason

a sneer. “To keep her purity, she’d rather die than let me do as I wish. Aren’t you

felt as if the inside of his chest was being stuffed

Linnie.