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

Married by Mistake Mr. Whitman’s Sinner Wife [Sixteenth Child] Chapter 291

Madeline’s head felt muddled under the influence of the drug. She vaguely thought she had heard a voice by her ear, calling her Madeline and telling her that it was going to be alright.

Madeline struggled to open her eyes just so she could see who it was, but her eyelids seemed to grow heavier by the second. Instinctively, she curled toward the man who refused to let her go. Perhaps because he gave her a sense of security.

This might have been the first time Madeline felt what it meant to be protected.

All she had been subjected to these past few years were nothing less of torture. Every time she wished someone would help her up, all she received was more pain.

It had gotten to the point where she had given up on hoping because her heart was tired from all the disappointment.

Right now, she finally understood what it felt like to have someone supporting her back and it was very warm…

Jeremy felt the person in his arms lean deeper into his embrace, her hands slowly sliding up to rest around his neck to hold herself in place.

Jeremy’s thoughts snapped back to reality. Lowering his gaze to stare at the woman in his arms, Jeremy could not help but be reminded of Madeline Crawford who he had lost long ago.

“How are you feeling, Vera?” he asked. Despite knowing very well that she was not Madeline, her appearance had Jeremy finding it impossible not to care about her.

Madeline’s brows furrowed “Dizzy…”

“I’m bringing you to the hospital now!” Jeremy immediately carried her to the car.

“Jeremy!”

He was surprised to hear Meredith’s voice come from the factory behind.

Jeremy halted and turned around in confusion only to be met with the sight of Meredith kneeling on the floor with tears streaming freely down her face. Her clothes were a mess as she pointed her finger at the thugs he had dealt with. “Jeremy! These men forced themselves on me! You have to stand up for me, Jeremy! It hurts, I don’t want to live anymore!”

Chupse.

Jeremy felt the thread of his sanity snap as he furrowed his sharp brows.

His memory provided him an image of the pure and innocent Linnie from his youth.

Regardless of how certain Jeremy was that he had never once loved Meredith in all their years together, his heart still refused to believe that she, as memory served, was anything but pure and innocent—untainted.

How could such a thing occur now?

After receiving a report, the police arrived in no time.

The four thugs were apprehended while Madeline and Meredith were both admitted into the hospital.

Both Sean and Eloise rushed to the hospital when they got wind that something had happened to Meredith. Eloise sobbed into Sean’s arms when she was told that Meredith had been taken advantage of by four different men.

“How could this happen? Wasn’t Meredith supposed to be resting in the hospital? How could she suddenly… Sean! Why must our daughter suffer such a harsh fate?”

“It’s all my fault. I should’ve kept a better eye on Meredith.” Rose blamed herself while she mused internally, ‘What on earth had happened?

‘Didn’t Meredith go to record a video of Vera getting taken advantage of? How did she end up being the victim?’

“Where’s Jeremy? Why isn’t he here looking after Meredith?” Eloise huffed as she looked around the hospital room.

“I heard that Vera Quinn also got admitted. Jeremy must’ve gone to see her.” Rose sighed sadly and wiped off her tears as if she was extremely sad. She pressed on, adding oil to the fuel by saying, “Meredith’s here suffering yet Jeremy has gone to see that witch!”

“This is absurd!” Eloise exclaimed, immediately turning around to ask the nurse which room Madeline was resting in…

Within the quiet hospital ward stood Jeremy as he watched impassively as Madeline slumbered off.

He felt his heart clench at the raw memory of her almost being taken advantage of mere moments ago.

Taking a tentative step toward Madeline, he slowly reached out his hand.

His warm fingertips fell on her brows on their own accord. She looked exactly like her, from the curve of her eye to the delicate bridge of her nose to her cherry pink lips. She was breathtakingly beautiful.

Still, this was not the woman on his marriage certificate.

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Bending his finger, Jeremy was about to pull his hand back when the decisive words of Ava and Daniel echoed in his head.

‘She is Maddie!

‘I refuse to believe that there are two people in this world who would like so alike!’

How could they be so sure? Unless it was because they saw some sort of identifying mark?

Identifying mark?

Jeremy was reminded of the mole above Madeline’s left chest.

Jeremy remembered how Vera’s grip on the towel had tightened when she walked out of the bathroom the time she had stayed the night for Jackson.

Had she perhaps done so not out of embarrassment but out of fear of him realizing something?

Jeremy’s heart rate sped up at the thought. Staring at Madeline who was still deeply asleep, one of his fingers fell on the button of her hospital gown.

The first, second, and third buttons were unclasped in quick succession.

Click. The ward door burst open when Jeremy’s hand was still on Madeline’s gown.

“What are you doing, Jeremy?” Felipe walked into the room. Seeing Jeremy’s hand on Madeline’s clothes, he walked up to tuck the blanket over Madeline’s shoulders.

Jeremy took his hand back as his deep, cold, and inquisitive gaze met with Felipe’s.

“How did you manage to move my wife overseas back then?”

Felipe smiled calmly. “What are you talking about, Jeremy? You can’t possibly still think that Vera is Madeline, can you?”

Jeremy pursed his thin lips, opting not to answer.

Felipe chuckled faintly and sighed. “The dead cannot be brought back alive, Jeremy, nor do I have the ability to revive a dead person. Madeline’s death pains me as well, but perhaps, death is more of a relief to her.”

Jeremy’s eyes dulled, but he chuckled coldly. ‘Relief?”

“Am I wrong? She gave her passion and love, waited for you her entire life, yet what did you give back in return? Did you ever care for her? No. In fact, you never even stopped to see her for who she was.”

Jeremy felt a coldness washing over him at Felipe’s words.

“You only hope that Vera is Madeline, Jeremy, because you know you’ve blamed her for things she didn’t do. You’re guilty, so you hope to make it up to her. In your eyes, Vera is merely a vessel for you to make peace with the guilt inside you.”

“Shut up!” Jeremy interrupted icily, his chest heaving.

He no longer wanted to remember how he had hurt Madeline in the past, for every time he did, even breathing and the fact that he was alive felt like a sin.

She had loved him her entire life, even until her dying breath.

Yet what had he given her in return? Nothing but endless torture.

“I’m going to get Vera her prescriptions. Don’t do anything you shouldn’t.” Felipe reminded on a heavy note before he turned around and left.

Outside the door, Felipe’s thin lips curled subtly as he watched Jeremy stand soullessly by the bed.

‘There was no such thing as a pill of regret, Jeremy. A love too late is worth nothing. You don’t deserve Madeline anymore.’

The unconscious Madeline began to dream. It was a scene from her youth when she and Jeremy had first met by the seaside. The sea breeze was salty, but the air was sweet.

Hand in hand they ran without a care in the world. Oh, how pure and easy their life used to be.

Perhaps she had gotten hurt then, and in her wound buried a thorn. Every time they met again, the thorn would start to hurt her. The pain only worsened until she got to the point where she started praying for death…

Madeline furrowed her defined brows as the dreamscape began to shift, bringing her back to the most painful memory from three years ago. Her hands reflexively gripped the bedsheets, and she began to mumble while sleepwalking.

“Why, Jez? Why won’t you just believe me…”

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For a moment, Jeremy thought he heard someone calling the name ‘Jez’. This thought snapped him back to reality as his confused gaze landed on Madeline.

He watched her pretty brows crease and her cherry blossom lips part as if she was sleep talking.

“Why…”

Madeline’s brows furrowed deeper at the sudden question.

‘Why?

‘Did she just say why?’

Starting at the look of distress on Madeline’s features, Jeremy leaned over to hear her better.

“Why won’t you believe…”

Bang!

Just as Jeremy was about to lean his face closer to Madeline’s ear, the ward door was pushed open with a loud bang.

He was interrupted right before he could hear Madeline’s entire sentence.

His sharp brows were scrunched as Jeremy lifted his gaze that was filled with extreme displeasure.

Eloise barged into the room in a huff. “How can you be here waiting by this woman’s bed lovingly while my daughter is still in a coma because of you, Jeremy Whitman? Not only that, but I can’t believe you kissed her too! What do you take Meredith for?”

Kiss her?

Jeremy stared coldly at Eloise, thinking that she had seen him lean forward toward Vera and misunderstood the scene.

The dignified and proud Jeremy met Eloise’s fuming gaze before he parted his thin sexy lips in a casual reply. “Yeah, I kissed her. So what?”

expression darkened. “How could you say such a

no longer engaged.” Jeremy’s words were frosty and distaste became apparent in his peach blossom eyes. “How many times must I repeat myself before you

felt the fury consume its way to her chest. “How could you be so heartless, Jeremy? Meredith’s been with you for so many years. You’re the only one she has ever wanted.

startling Eloise

a splash of fury and his eyes were covered

thinking that Jeremy was referring to Vera Quinn. “Hmph. The Montgomeries will

left. Her infuriated words carried the promise of a threat and the dignified aura of a

by her threat. The Montgomeries may be one of Glendale’s four major rich families, but they

managed to threaten

be the moment blood trickled out of Madeline’s mouth as

to listen to Madeline sleep talking, but she seemed to

Madeline’s quiet appearance for a few seconds, Jeremy turned and left as

did Madeline dare to blink open

Eloise barged in earlier, it had

still be asleep, Madeline listened in to every word of hatred Eloise had for

self-deprecatingly as her eyes burned

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to darkness finally cleared, and she remembered how

tightly and comforted her as well as how she had leaned into his embrace

heart began to race, thumping a familiar beat in

her lip

I possibly fall for him all

‘I hate him!

within me died with every push toward the deep end

drowning survivors would never yearn for the

promise I’ll let you know how it feels to be suffocated,

…

Meredith’s hospital room where

at Jeremy’s arrival, thinking that her words must have

to start worrying about Meredith.”

too much, Jeremy. I can’t believe she got… taken advantage of by four different men. Stay by her side, Jeremy. I’m scared that she might take her life lightly because this burden is too much for her to handle…” Rose wiped a

the frost

averted her gaze immediately when they met Jeremy’s

time? How did she end up at the

to get her some water, but Meredith was gone when I returned,”

fractured?

lied. “It must be Vera. She must’ve told someone

you have to support your claim that Vera did it? I suggest

the face of Jeremy’s icy gaze, Rose felt beads of cold sweat form from all the pressure she

it was her!” Eloise

speak, a nurse exited the room. “She’s awake, but her emotions are rather unstable. Try not to

heart-wrenchingly, distress apparent

pushed the door to enter only to be held back by Rose. “I think the person Meredith wants to see the most now is Jeremy,

Eloise agreed.

the inside of the room a worried glance, she turned to

pushed open the door and walked

spacious. Upon entering, Jeremy realized that the bed was empty and Meredith was nowhere

lifted his eyes to look in the direction of the balcony but

sound of water gushing from the showerhead met his ears just as

sight of Meredith that very moment. He

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Madeline was the only woman he had ever

times he had gotten Meredith ‘pregnant’. It was only from Meredith’s

right now, he found himself repulsed by the vague silhouette of Meredith in the

sob… Why, sob…” Meredith’s sorrowful wails

bedsheets and walked into the bathroom with his gaze lowered, wrapping them

“Come out.”

out of the bathroom, he

swam in his cold eyes as anger began

she dove into Jeremy’s chest, her arms

this happen to me? They took turns torturing me. It hurts. Why me? I feel so disgusting, I feel so dirty!

me anymore, do you, Jeremy? Not after this. I remember how you told me I was the most adorable and innocent girl you’ve met. But

fingertips bent instinctively at Meredith using the

His Linnie.

have let her go the moment he fell for

find himself caring so much whenever

that he felt nothing for Meredith at

deeply at

running out the bathroom to carry out her plan. Taking a fruit knife, she

Jeremy frowned.

anymore. My life’s ruined and my face won’t look the same. The man I love doesn’t want me either. What’s the

Jeremy. Perhaps our next life would treat us better than

sorrow as she spoke her lines, the corners of Meredith’s lips

large steps toward her and

die, Jeremy? Just let me die!” Meredith fought for the knife, acting

blade of the fruit knife cut into the back of Jeremy’s hand as they fought over it,

Oh my God, I’m so sorry. I

stared at his wound before averting his eyes that flared coldly at Meredith. “You’re the one who got people

the emergency button. Her expression froze as she turned to look at Jeremy. “What are you saying, Jeremy? Why would I do such

“Wouldn’t you?”

her teeth. “Unless you don’t believe me, Jeremy? Don’t you trust

ice in his eyes thickened. “How am I supposed to believe you when you’re

His gaze became furious. “I didn’t mean to lie to you, Jeremy! My legs did actually get injured, it’s just not that severe. The doctor was the one who exaggerated it. That has nothing to

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herself, Jeremy’s eyes were filled with nothing but disappointment and

“Jeremy…”

nothing like how you used to be when we were young.” Jeremy scoffed. “To the point that I

shrunk nervously at his words. “No

tongue before pulling his arm back. “I’ll look closer into

She merely watched on as Jeremy turned and left. She clenched

find out her involvement in

…

the papers for her discharge before she made

love was nothing short of doting and loving, causing Madeline’s heart to clench

defending

Madeline turned to hide behind a corner. It was until she made sure that Eloise had walked far enough that

the sight of Madeline, disappointed

“Vera Quinn!”

as she entered the room. “What’s this? You’re

The corners of Meredith’s lips twitched. “Watch your words, Vera. Who do you think you are to call Jeremy by his name? What are you

see

“You…”

Couldn’t believe it, could you, Meredith Crawford? That you ended up falling into the trap you set for me. Would you describe it as a hilarious or

noble-looking face sweeping

Crawford died last time, right? In your hands? But I do hope you keep in mind that I’m not Madeline. I won’t lie still

b*tch!” She had hit Meredith’s sore spot as the woman grabbed the cup of

Madeline evaded it smoothly.

not account for was Jeremy

just walked to the door when the cup hit his frame. Glass shards flew upon contact and missed his face by a

in shock, the blood draining

here, Jeremy. I almost thought I wouldn’t

as

to Jeremy, Meredith’s eyes were blown wide in shock. “Vera Quinn! What did you just call my fiancé? Why are you

call him

Meredith’s eyes

sparkling. “Perhaps you should explain it to Miss Crawford over here, Jeremy. Everything I said is the truth. Oh, and how you also said that you’re willing

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at Jeremy, her words infuriating Meredith to the point that veins had begun to

think of coming between me and Jeremy, Vera Quinn! I’m the only woman Jeremy loves, so why would he get

toward Jeremy,

Jeremy? Tell

answer

satisfaction. “Who knows what would’ve happened had you not saved me, Jeremy. Are you free today? I’d

replied gently, turning to Madeline. “Have you

look meaningfully at Meredith. “I’ll have to thank you, Miss Crawford. I would have never known just how much Jeremy cares for me had it not been

furrowing, she began to cry and change the subject. “Why? Why must all of you hurt me?

she reached out to push Madeline

by the waist

embrace. His cool cologne tickled her nose, disturbing the steady pattern

herself, she pulled herself out of Jeremy’s hold and stared in the direction where Meredith had run to. “Aren’t you going

speaking. “If she’s truly suicidal,

was shocked by

he implying that he had seen

you wanted to thank me? Let’s

in thought for a few

treated Jeremy to a meal at one

he sent her to the lobby of her apartment when

wrist as he watched her

around and watched the man

parted to whisper alluringly by her ear. His casual smile was tinged with a

“Very well then, Jeremy. Is

words you told Meredith Crawford?” he asked, an indescribable look swimming

was merely telling the truth, but I

want your apology.” Jeremy tugged, pulling Madeline

inches from Jeremy’s

to

“…”

skip a beat at his

herself to fall for

person, you

the man. “Blame fate, Mr. Whitman. You already have your dear Meredith, while I am to be Felipe’s bride,” she replied faintly, furrowing her defined brows. Her expression was

you would never have given me the light of day, Mr.

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