Between Ruin And Resolve My Ex-Husband's Regret novel Chapter 568

Chapter 568 You Set Me Up

At that instant, without warning, a set of chilled fingers closed over Sadie’s lips from behind, catching her off balance.

Sadie froze, her muscles bracing automatically for a counterattack.

But then, a familiar floral scent teased her nose.

That scent?

Lavender. Noah.

His voice, soft and low, brushed her ear, stirring a nervous flutter.

“It’s me.”

Downstairs in the banquet hall, Nathan strode tensely near the staircase leading upward.

Every few moments, his eyes darted between the clock on his wrist and the landing above.

What was taking so long?

It was just an outfit switch–why the delay?

He’d never admit it out loud, but he silently blamed it on women’s overcomplication.

He knew better than to let Sadie catch him thinking that way.

Just then, Rodger marched over, displeasure written across his face.

Seeing Nathan standing by himself made his expression sour even further.

“Where is Ms. Hudson? Why are you hovering here alone?”

Nathan swiftly erased the tension from his features and gestured toward the staircase.

“She got something on her dress and went up to change.”

That explanation finally eased the stiffness in Rodger’s jaw.

His regard for Sadie was immense, and upsetting her wasn’t an option.

He shot Nathan a warning look, his voice low but firm. “Don’t pull any stunts today. It’s your brother’s big day–if anything goes sideways, you’ll deal with me.”

Nathan pressed his lips together, saying nothing.

Inside, though, part of him longed for some disruption.

Just then, the lighting in the hall dimmed, casting a spotlight over the main platform.

The host, smartly dressed, stepped forward, wearing a rehearsed smile and holding the mic.

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“Ladies and gentlemen, honored guests, good day! We now commence the union of Mr. Jarrett Higgins and Miss Ophelia Johnson. Kindly return to your seats and join us in witnessing their joyous occasion!”

Soft instrumental music began playing, adding elegance to the atmosphere.

Rodger didn’t spare Nathan another glance–he simply returned to his seat at the head table.

Nathan gave the staircase a quick look, then turned his gaze to Rodger.

With no better option, he chose a vacant chair tucked into the side of the hall and sat down.

Moments later, Sadie and Noah entered together from the opposite end of the venue.

Nathan blinked, confused.

What was going on?

Why were they arriving as a pair?

What had unfolded between them?

They looked composed–as if nothing had shifted.

Right on cue, the wedding march played.

Ophelia, radiant in a pure white wedding gown, walked slowly down the aisle on Daren’s arm.

The dimmed lighting and tender melody lent the room a fairy tale air.

Ophelia’s eyes briefly flicked in Nathan’s direction.

She looked absolutely stunning.

The host’s deep, captivating voice carried through the hall, prompting applause from the guests.

Suddenly, a loud, trembling voice shattered the calm.

“Jarrett! You can’t marry her!”

A woman in another white gown stormed inside, tear–streaked and visibly shaken, heading straight for the groom.

Gasps echoed through the room as guests turned in stunned silence.

Rodger’s expression darkened like a brewing storm.

The instant he saw the woman, recognition struck.

It was Yvonne Bryant–his ex–girlfriend–raised by a lone parent and forced to scrape by with menial gigs.

A flush of humiliation crept up Rodger’s neck as he barked at the security team, “Why are you just standing around? Get this lunatic out!”

The bodyguards lunged into action.

But Yvonne resisted fiercely, refusing to budge.

Her voice pierced the commotion like a siren.

“Mr. Higgins! I’m pregnant–and the baby is Jarrett’s!”

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Rodger froze, stunned and speechless.

Even Jarrett, who had been observing with an air of detachment, suddenly tensed.