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

Chapter 968:

Sadie lifted her gaze, her expression steady and composed. “So, what’s your plan for dealing with this?”

Nathan’s face darkened, a storm brewing behind his eyes. Every instinct in him screamed to make Ophelia and Jarrett pay, but the weight of the Higgins family’s reputation kept him in check.

After a brief pause, he chose his words carefully. “Sadie, believe me, there’s nothing I want more than to take down Ophelia and Jarrett. But bringing this into the public spotlight would only hurt the Higgins family in the end.”

He studied Sadie carefully, searching for any sign of disapproval. “Do you think we can settle this without making a scene?”

Sadie wasn’t the least bit surprised. She had already considered the same risks. Getting the authorities involved would turn this into a media circus, and worse, her

all her carefully laid plans into

suits me just fine. In fact, we might not even need to lift

hang for a moment, her message clear. “All we have to do is explain to your father exactly what happened here today.” Rodger might have his biases, but when it came to matters that affected the family’s foundation, he never let anything slide. There was no way he’d allow Jarrett and Ophelia to threaten the

and Ophelia. That way, they could eliminate the threats, shield the Higgins family’s reputation, and stay out of the crossfire

instantly. Sadie’s sharp instincts

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get it,” he said, nodding solemnly. “I was careless, and you ended up in danger. I’ll tighten security here right away. The hospital will be on lockdown. No

need to go that far.” Her hand brushed lightly over her abdomen, a tenderness softening her eyes. “Things in Beversea are nearly settled. I’m planning to

Jazmah, where the Wall family held influence, was definitely safer for her than lingering in Beversea. Plus, with Patrick

you get there quickly and without