Between Ruin And Resolve My Ex-Husband's Regret novel Chapter 572

Chapter 572 That Damned

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Rodger’s heart surged when he realized he was going to have a grandchild!

Despite Yvonne’s modest origins, the child growing inside her was Jarrett’s firstborn, a fact that carried undeniable weight

in the Higgins lineage.

Though joy surged through him, Rodger mastered his expression, returning to his usual composed demeanor.

He turned to the doctor, his voice composed. “Thank you. For now, make sure Yvonne receives the best care possible.

Nothing can be allowed to go awry.”

His mind was already racing ahead.

That child had to arrive safely.

Jarrett lifted his eyes, casting a cool, unreadable look toward the doctor.

Without speaking, he motioned slightly toward a nearby servant. The gesture was subtle but clear. The servant stepped

forward and began guiding Jarrett’s wheelchair silently up the stairs.

He needed to assess things for himself.

Meanwhile, Ophelia sat at the corner, unnoticed and seething.

Her fists curled so tightly that her skin paled at the knuckles.

How had it come to this?

She, a member of the esteemed Johnson family, had already humbled herself by agreeing to wed Jarrett–despite his

disability. That alone had been a bitter compromise.

Now, a former lover had appeared carrying his child, and worse, the Higgins family didn’t seem to mind. In fact, Rodger

looked almost… pleased.

Where did that leave her?

Her rage trembled beneath the surface, and tears welled up without warning.

Only then did Rodger notice her expression.

He quickly buried his own enthusiasm and softened his tone. “Ophelia,” he said gently, “you mustn’t worry. Yvonne may be

carrying a child, but she holds no real status. She could never stand among us as my daughter–in–law. Jarrett’s wife can

only be you.”

He spoke with conviction. “But she is with a child, and we can’t act too coldly. My thought is: once she delivers, we

compensate her and quietly send her away. The child will remain with us, and be acknowledged as yours. Publicly, we’ll

present the child as an adopted heir of the Higgins family. That secures your place and keeps the child within our family.”

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He paused, then offered his final bargaining chip.

“As a gesture of goodwill–and to apologize–we’re prepared to share half the profits of the Wall Group’s projects with your family.”

Daren, who had been wearing a sullen expression, suddenly lit up at the mention.

The Wall Group’s projects–coveted by half of Beversea’s elite–were a prize few could dream of holding.

Rodger was offering a share?

That was no small token.

Ophelia’s emotions, compared to that kind of leverage, seemed to diminish before Daren’s eyes.

His frown melted into a grin.

“Rodger, you’re more than generous. If that’s your decision, we’ll trust you. You have our full support.”

He didn’t so much as glance at his sister.

Ophelia stared in disbelief, her world spinning.

Her brother… agreed? Just like that?

Was she really entering a marriage with a disabled man, expected to raise another woman’s child–all for a business deal?

What did that make her? Just a tool to be sacrificed for the family’s gain?

Ophelia sprang upright, emotion welling behind her lashes.

“I can’t-”

Her refusal was cut short as Daren grasped her arm with quiet insistence.

“Ophelia,” he said, voice lowered to an urgent murmur, his eyes steely. “Don’t be stubborn! This isn’t about your

preferences. It concerns two families–what’s at stake is our legacy. If you accept this union with the Higgins family, our

position in Beversea will soar. And you’ll be Jarrett’s rightful wife.”

He leaned closer, his tone turning persuasive. “Just imagine. With their influence combined with ours, you’ll become the

crown jewel of Beversea’s elite. Men will compete for a glance from you.”

Ophelia’s chest tightened.

Uninvited, the image of Nathan’s breezy smile surfaced.

If she truly ascended to the pinnacle of Beversea’s hierarchy, admired and envied—would Nathan finally care about her?

Would he break free from that serpent Sadie’s spell?