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

Chapter 973:

“Dad, I had no choice. Sadie told me to bring Ivy back. She said this is a Higgins family matter and we should handle it ourselves. Otherwise…” He let the words hang heavy in the air. “Sadie said she would take care of it herself.”

That was the final blow. Rodger looked as if he might collapse, his face even paler than before.

With Sadie’s power behind Wall Group, if she decided to move against them, the Higgins family would not stand a chance.

Rodger’s mind spun, scrambling to measure what could still be saved. He had always leaned toward Jarrett—steady, capable, the son he had imagined would lead the family one day.

But when weighed against the future of the Higgins name, what was one son?

What was the Johnson family’s favor worth when Sadie’s wrath hung overhead?

came first. His hesitation

like a man dragging himself through mud, he slammed his palm against the mahogany table. The crack rang out

witch Ophelia must have

jabbed the intercom button. “Tell Trey

the butler, entered and stood silently at

she needs to apologize to Ms. Hudson in person at the hospital! And find Daren! He needs to see what his precious sister

but answered without pause,

is your escape

to Ivy, who was still trembling on the floor. He waved her off like swatting away a fly. “Lock this maid in

turned his mind back

came quieter, like an old door easing shut, “As for Jarrett,

was a joke. His father’s favoritism toward Jarrett had always been laughable—if it were not so sad, it might have been funny. Still, getting

but kept his face as blank as a sheet