Between Ruin And Resolve: My Ex-Husband’s Regret

Chapter 854:

Although he had acted swiftly to suppress the fallout, issuing strict orders to keep everything under wraps, there was no telling what Sadie might do. She could very well use the incident as leverage—or worse, inform Jarrett directly.

If Jarrett ever found out how thoroughly Ophelia had humiliated him, the fragile alliance between the Johnsons and the Higgins would collapse in an instant.

What choices did he even have left?

A wave of dizziness washed over Daren as his temples throbbed with mounting pressure. He returned home, his thoughts a chaotic spiral of dread and desperation.

The moment he stepped inside, the butler approached, visibly distressed. His lips parted, but no words came.

Daren’s stomach dropped. His voice came out sharp.

“Just say it.”

his head and spoke, his

Johnson returned, she’s been in hysterics. Crying nonstop, throwing fits in her room… She said she doesn’t want to live anymore. A few minutes ago, she tried to jump from the balcony. The staff managed to stop her just in time. She’s locked herself in now—won’t open

spoiled beyond reason. And now, in the middle of a crisis, she chose to spiral into melodrama instead of facing the consequences of

teeth, he strode to Ophelia’s

“Ophelia. Open the door.”

no answer—only the broken sound of muffled sobs, barely audible through the thick

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Daren’s patience snapped.

down,” he barked at the

before they could move, the door flew open from

streaked with tears, a mess of

anymore? I told you—I won’t marry Jarrett! I won’t spend the rest of my life