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

Married by Mistake Mr. Whitman’s Sinner Wife [Sixteenth Child] Chapter 391

The man before her gave off an air of frost and avoidance, his chiseled features betraying nothing as he stared at her.

The wind blew strongly in the deep of autumn at the cemetery, caressing the cheeks of those who visited.

Madeline calmly gave a soft smile at the man who had appeared in front of her. “Why are you here, Jeremy?” she asked, her tone casual with a hint of surprise. However, she did not let out the nervousness she felt.

Jeremy walked over slowly before turning to look at the tombstone. “Why are you here? And who’s this? Why are you paying respects to him? This is your first time in Glendale, isn’t it? I didn’t know that you had relatives resting here.”

Madeline pretended to be shocked as she replied, “Don’t you know, Jeremy? Madeline was still technically your ex-wife. Don’t you recognize her grandfather?”

“My ex-wife’s grandfather?” He stared dazedly at the name engraved on the tombstone, the words ‘Grandfather of Madeline Crawford’ were indeed engraved on the bottom left corner.

“Why would you come and pay respects to my ex-wife’s grandfather out of the blue?”

“Sympathy, perhaps,” Madeline parted her lips to reply in a heartbeat as she stared at the flowers she placed. “I’ve been feeling sad for this Madeline Crawford as of late. The man she loved deeply doesn’t even like her, and she had died being known as the shameless woman who even your family thinks death’s the least amount of punishment for her crimes…”

She said with a smile before bending down to light the candle.

“Perhaps It’s because I look too much like Madeline and have fallen in love with the man she was smitten with, so I couldn’t help but sympathize with her past. I had someone help me look into her past connections. Knowing that her grandfather had passed away, I thought that maybe I could pay my respects for her.”

Madeline found no logical faults in her explanation.

Meanwhile, Jeremy stood stunned by the side. Staring at the flickering candle, his deep dark eyes seemed to have been lit by a bright flare as well.

“Oh, are you here to give roses to someone resting here too, Jeremy?” Madeline stood and smiled, brushing off non-existent lint and smoke out of Jeremy’s shirt collar.

“The strong wind’s giving me a bit of a headache. How about we return first?”

Jeremy turned to face Madeline’s crescent-eyed smile and nodded.

Madeline watched Jeremy quietly as they made their way back and realized that he had yet shown any burst of emotions on his face.

Did he believe the words she said?

Most likely.

He could not possibly stay silent if he suspected her, especially not with how much he hated her.

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Headlines of Meredith’s conviction began to trend in newspapers a few days later.

Following that was the incident of Meredith stealing the identity of Montgomeries’ eldest daughter.

Netizens were in outrage. As much as they felt for the Montgomery family, they were also heartbroken for Jackson.

Such a smart and brave child did not deserve such a horrible and wicked woman for a mother.

While reading the news, the Montgomery family’s Twitter post about the search for their daughter caught Madeline’s eye.

Within the passage of text was a description of a butterfly-shaped birthmark on their long-lost daughter’s waist.

Madeline immediately tried to stop that from trending.

She could not let Jeremy see such a piece of news now.

At the same time, Madeline knew that she had to pick up the pace of her revenge.

Jeremy came to look for her just as she read the news and informed her of the date when he was going to bring her to meet his parents.

Madeline made sure to dress up that day and entered Whitman Manor with her arm linked with Jeremy’s just as the sun set over the horizon.

Oh, how unwilling Jeremy was when she had stepped foot here back then.

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Yet here they were, with Jeremy happily bringing her through Whitman Manor’s doors.

Perhaps this was what people meant by the future was unpredictable.

Mrs. Whitman, Karen Yaleman, immediately rushed forward to ask when she realized that Jeremy had arrived. “Is it true, Jeremy, the things I read on the internet? Did Meredith actually do all those things? Is she sitting for 12 years? Did she actually pretend to be the Montgomeries’ daughter too?”

Jeremy frowned in displeasure. “I don’t want to hear her name anymore.”

“But…”

“I’m here today for my fianceé to meet my parents. I’d appreciate it if you didn’t speak of depressing names and things,” Jeremy interrupted coldly before lowering his gaze to look at Madeline. “My mom made these dishes herself. I hope you’ll find them to your liking.”

“What?” Karen’s expression darkened instantly. “You told me we had an important guest over tonight, Jeremy. You even told me to make the dishes myself! You’re telling me it was for this woman?”

Madeline quirked a delicate brow and smiled lightly. “It’s nice to see you, Aunty.”

“Well, it’s not nice to see you, you witch!” Karen spared Madeline a disdainful glance. “Looking at you kills my appetite!”

“Vera will be your daughter-in-law soon, so would you please not use such a sharp tone?” Jeremy asked distastefully.

Mrs. Whitman paused before huffing and marching to Mr. Whitman. “Do you see this? Your son’s gone mad! I can’t believe he brought home a woman who looks exactly like his ex-wife. Why divorce that b*tch anyway if this is the case?”

That b*tch.

Madeline’s eyes flinched as she pursed her lips while taking in Karen’s insulting label for her.

Jeremy’s patience was running thin. “If you don’t want this daughter-in-law, then you can say goodbye to having this son as well.”

“…” Karen’s expression froze. Seeing Jeremy pulling Madeline toward the door, she frantically composed herself and hid away her targeting words as well as attitude. “Forget it, forget it. Meredith’s had her fun already, not to mention that she’s been pretending to be the Montgomeries’ daughter this entire time. You don’t love her anymore, right? Then Mom won’t care anymore. Be with whoever you want.”

Karen turned and walked toward the kitchen. “I’ll go check if the soup is ready.”

Madeline took her jacket off and placed her bag down. “I’ll be going to the bathroom, Jeremy.”

Jeremy nodded warmly at her. “Be careful, alright? You’re a pregnant woman.”

“Alright,” Madeline replied dotingly before making her way there.

Mr. Whitman, Winston, glanced at Madeline and placed the finance newspaper down. “This Vera Quinn looks a lot like Madeline, Jeremy. What are you thinking? Why marry a woman who looks so much like the one you hate?”

“Who said I hated her?” Jeremy fired back, leaving Winston stunned.

Winston’s impression of Madeline was rather neutral, for he had only met her two or three times since he spent most of his time working overseas, but Madeline’s appearance was something fresh in his mind.

While he had not seen much of Madeline, he had heard a lot of the wicked things the woman did from his wife and thus came to the conclusion that Madeline was not a good person and was someone his son despised to his bones.

Yet now…

Madeline had no actual need to use the bathroom, but Karen’s words fueled the burning flares of hatred within her. She needed to calm down.

She had thought that this mother-in-law of hers would help her when Meredith framed her for stealing a bracelet. Ultimately, Karen had referred to her as their maid instead.

She had never once taken this orphaned daughter-in-law of inferior status seriously.

After recollecting her emotions, Madeline then turned to walk out of the bathroom only to meet face to face with Old Master Whitman who had just returned from the garden outside.

“Hello, Grandpa Whitman. We meet again,” Madeline greeted calmly, her chest filled with genuine respect for the man in front of her.

Old Master Whitman replied meaningfully as he stared at the gorgeous features in front of him, “I was still in doubt before, but I’m pretty sure about it now.”

Suspicion rose in Madeline’s chest, but she wore an expression of befuddlement. “What are you talking about, Grandfather?”

Old Master Whitman lifted his intelligent gaze that was now glistening under the light. “It’s you, isn’t it, Madeline? I know it’s you.”

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Madeline was stunned for a second before a calm smile graced her lips.

“I think you might be a little confused about me, Grandpa Whitman. How could I be Madeline Crawford?”

The light in Old Master Whitman’s eyes dulled slightly, but his gaze was clear. “I won’t force you to admit it if you don’t want to, Madeline.”

“I’m really not Madeline, Grandfather.” Madeline denied with a smile. “Why would I get married to the man who hates me if I was Madeline? I would’ve learned the last time that throwing myself to a flame would only get me burned.”

Old Master Whitman was shocked to hear the news. His white brows were furrowed tightly. “Are you really getting married to Jeremy?”

Madeline nodded decisively. “Of course, I’m pregnant with Jeremy’s child too.”

At that, Old Master Whitman’s gaze fell on her flat stomach. He pursed his lips but made no further comment.

“Grandfather, Vera.” Jeremy walked over. “Why are you talking in front of the bathroom?”

Madeline smiled and walked over. “I bumped into Grandfather by coincidence, so we talked a little bit. He even joked about me being Madeline Crawford too.”

Jeremy’s brows furrowed with a subtle tint of invisible melancholy, though it was quickly replaced with a smile. He took Madeline’s hand in his. “Vera does indeed look a lot like Madeline, Grandfather, but I assure you that they’re not the same person.”

Madeline felt tranquility wash over her at Jeremy’s reassurance.

It was evident that he held no doubts.

His grip on Madeline’s hand was gentle.

“I’ve decided to marry Vera, Grandfather. The wedding is set to be held in half a month. That’s why I brought Vera here, to formally meet the family.”

Old Master Whitman hesitated as his eyes fell on Madeline, then on Jeremy. He shook his head with a sigh. “This is your sin and therefore your punishment to bear.”

“…” Madeline grew silent as she mulled over the old master’s words. The meaning was clear to her, but she prayed that Jeremy would not pay it too much heed.

At that moment, the maid came over to notify them that dinner was ready.

Old Master Whitman left for upstairs with the excuse that he had no appetite. Including Madeline and Jeremy, the dinner table was set for four.

Despite her grave distaste for Madeline’s presence, Mrs. Whitman held back on picking on Madeline since Jeremy was there.

“I hear that you’re Miss L.ady’s chief designer, Miss Vera. It’s rare to see such young talent.” Mr. Whitman praised.

Madeline replied with a light smile while turning to look at the man by her side, “It’s nothing in comparison to what Jeremy has already accomplished.”

“True. Jeremy was already the CEO of a multinational corporation when he was still in school. There aren’t many who can compete with Jeremy when it comes to this.” Karen glanced pridefully at Madeline. “You’ve put in so much work to get close to Jeremy, so what else can it be if not for the fame?”

Jeremy’s hands slowly came to a halt at the words, the prawn still partially shelled in his hands.

Jeremy’s displeasure, Karen immediately changed the subject. “My borscht should be

to bear the displeased aura that

cooking, and borscht is one of her best dishes as well as her most favorite one to make. Drink more,

mirthfully. Staring at the peeled prawn on her plate, her smile

you have imagined peeling

you every night when we were married with a table full of food, hoping that you would return to eat. Yet instead, you held the wretched woman in your arms and left me

Karen walked out of the kitchen with a maid

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corners of Madeline’s lips curled as a smudge of mischief bled from

Madeline frowned and placed a hand over her chest,

Madeline while Jeremy reached out to hold her with concern. “Are

softly, “It might be from the

“…”

one of her proudest dishes. It was rich in antioxidants and vitamins. It was also her favorite soup

had this

the soup was bad and made

soup away,” Jeremy

stunned, then

“What are you trying to say, Vera? You don’t have to eat my food if you think it’s so disgusting! What are you trying to imply by

get rid of it.”

resorted to glaring at

gaze to meet Karen’s angrily rolling ones and quirked

ended quickly, for Madeline seemed to gag at every dish Jeremy placed

soured with each time Madeline

a phone call after dinner while Jeremy went to the kitchen to make Madeline something as she hardly ate all

were left alone in

dessert and fruits, only to have

had yet to return. “You’re doing this on purpose, aren’t you, Vera? It’s

“So what if I

Whitman shocked since she

“You…”

bite. I was already as polite as possible because Jeremy is here, or I would’ve complained about you already had we been in a restaurant

How could

on the coffee table in disgust,

as she stood and pointed a mortified finger at Madeline. “Have you gone mad, Vera? How could you splash hot water on me? I knew you were no good by your appearance, looking

her words, Karen reached out to grab Madeline’s wrist harshly. “I suggest you listen to me, Vera Quinn. You’d better not offend this mother-in-law if you want to marry into the Whitman family, or I swear to God, I’ll make sure you end up just like that

turned to look at her wrist that was being grabbed by Karen as the woman’s warning sounded in the air. She then broke into a

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she spoke, mockery apparent on her enchanting features. “How dare you call yourself

eyes

arm back as her proud eyes swept coldly over Karen’s frustrated and infuriated expression. Frost suddenly permeated the air. “You’re the one who has to watch herself around me. I’m

as she raised

tone shot through the

her pink lips. “Do you not see how much Jeremy cares for me? Don’t offend me, do

too infuriated to

as she looked up and walked toward

will be the last time I repeat myself. Vera’s going to be your daughter-in-law very soon. It would do you good to change your attitude

You… Don’t let yourself be blinded by this woman’s lies! She’s not as fragile and innocent as you think!” Karen

heard is you picking on Vera time and again. I also saw you raising an arm at her just now,” Jeremy stated indifferently as he placed Madeline’s jacket over her shoulders and took

to interlock their fingers

deep breath and ran

Jeremy? This woman really isn’t the kind and nice person you think she is! You’re going to regret getting married

the steering wheel tightened

in extreme displeasure, he hit

through the rearview mirror, Madeline broke into a small smile at the sight of Karen stomping her foot angrily in the night

of noodles upon their return

the hunger, for Madeline found the noodles rather

time and he had shown her even the littlest bit of warmth, they would never have

there were no such ifs in this

…

with Jeremy publishing the news of him

internet was filled with thousands of comments blessing the couple, yet Madeline could not bring herself to feel a shred

comments were once negative and filled with insults when she had married

was not even one person who blessed their union during that large-scale ceremony. Her innocent and hopeful

that she had the blessings of the entire city, she no longer held the same youthful

as she

“Felipe,” she greeted, paying

and grabbed

stepped out had her stopping

took in Daniel’s sudden appearance.

I’d like to bring you somewhere if that’s alright,” Daniel

I have to tell you that I’m not Madeline Crawford? There’s

that, she walked

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a car accident. It’s not pretty. She wants to see you one last time before

as her heart began to thrum

a deep breath, she had a feeling that this could be

suddenly get into a car accident? No way, she would definitely

herself quietly as she stared

this person you

way off, but her heartstrings were pulled taut

retreating figure. “Do you have to be so heartless, Madeline? Ava was your best friend. Do you want her to leave

heard Daniel clearly for she had not made it too far when

took out her phone to inquire the moment

by the name of Ava Long had indeed

“Ava…”

Madeline’s heart raced.

taxi by the side of the road, she immediately made her way to the hospital Ava was

room after asking around the hospital

but she found herself not

what

afraid of having arrived

entered the

was dumbfounded by the sight before

who no longer seemed to be

that a closer distance would allow her to see the patient’s face. However, she realized that their head had already been covered and hidden from

bed was covered in a sheet of

where she stood as she reached out

the air get punched out of her chest. Her eyes burned as droplets of tears streamed

shaky finger tracing Ava’s still warm

it end up like

refused to

from now,

the Heavens have to take away the people she

horrible war had she started in her past

in hers. The sickening pale color on Ava’s cheeks

so sorry, Ava. Maddie’s late…” she whispered regretfully in Ava’s ear as she

she then heard a low chuckle by her ear just as she

with a familiar voice speaking

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eyes widened. She was certain that she

at Ava’s small grin while she smiled at her

mixed with a little frustration but

as she took in the

quirked a proud brow

to be

“…” Madeline was speechless.

the silence, Madeline felt someone approach

Daniel enter the room. His elegant and poised features were tinted with a subtle hint of

dawned on Madeline that this was indeed a

having her doubts, she had decided

she was truly afraid that the people she cared about would

Adam’s apple bobbed, and his voice shook as he walked toward

slowly reaching out to touch Madeline’s

slapped his hand away. “Is this funny

was cold, laced

Ava and Daniel were shocked. They had

“Madeline…”

“Maddie, I…”

to you?” Madeline asked furiously before turning

turned

“I’m sorry we took it too far.

on Madeline’s arms, expectations and earnestness seeping

you know how sad we were when you left three years ago? Ava and

we got was you insisting that

he stared at the flawless appearance in front of her.

his fingertips had his eyes

missed you so

trickle silently from the corners of Madeline’s eyes at

leg in tow, tears also streaming down her face. “Don’t be upset anymore, Maddie. I didn’t lie about the car accident. It’s just that I

tugged on Madeline’s

us too, Maddie?

not done anything wrong, the two apologized

with eyes that

as she stared at Ava’s tear-streaked face.

“Ava…”

“Maddie…”

elation wash over her due to this

‘Thank goodness.’

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‘You’re still alive, Maddie.

that your life’s

‘Thank goodness…’

admitted her identity, Madeline told the two of her experiences the past three years as well as what she planned

eyes, Ava sniffed and turned to look at a despondent Daniel. “No way, Maddie. Don’t tell me you’re actually going to marry Jeremy again! He almost killed you! It’s because of the news of your marriage to Jeremy that forced Dan and me to use such a way

Ava proudly bumped her

Maddie. You get full marks for this

smiled before gathering her emotions, becoming serious. “My marriage with Jeremy is a must. I

you forget how he and Meredith used

of how they used to treat me that I must marry him again.” Madeline’s gaze