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

Chapter 967:

“Understood. Monitor their movements closely. When the opportunity presents itself, offer subtle assistance. Ensure that wretched Sadie never sets foot in Jazmah again!”

Having delivered her commands, Briley severed the connection without ceremony.

The man held the phone to his ear, listening to the dead line for a moment before chuckling and shaking his head in amusement. Briley’s naivety amused him greatly. Still, her ignorance served his purposes—it would grant him temporary respite.

He tugged his cap further down, obscuring his features beneath the brim, and slipped from the stairwell with practiced stealth.

Meanwhile, Sadie scrutinized the nurse Nathan had hauled into her room, a subtle crease forming between her brows. The terrified face before her stirred no recognition.

Nathan hovered awkwardly to one side, his mouth opening and closing like a fish out of water, words seemingly trapped in his throat. Tina stood nearby, fury still radiating from her every pore. The sight of Nathan clutching the nurse’s arm rekindled her rage instantly, propelling her to step toward him.

“Nathan Higgins! What in God’s name do you think you’re playing at? You have just announced your engagement to the public, and here you are, parading your mistress through the hospital corridors?”

Pure indignation fueled Tina’s outburst, her words spilling forth unfiltered. In her mind, she had caught Nathan red-handed in his infidelity, exposed before Sadie’s very eyes.

Before Tina could continue her tirade, Sadie’s remarkably composed voice sliced through the tension. “Do you know this woman?”

Sadie looked at Nathan, her eyes silently pressing him for answers.

Tina’s scolding was cut off mid-sentence, leaving her staring in stunned confusion. What exactly was that supposed to mean? Had she misunderstood the situation entirely?

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Though a flicker of embarrassment crossed Nathan’s face, he still gave a small nod. There was no point in hiding the truth anymore.

“Her name’s Ivy,” Nathan said, his voice low. “She’s one of Ophelia’s maids.”

The moment the words left his mouth, Ivy collapsed to her knees, bowing so low her forehead nearly touched the floor.

“Please, Ms. Hudson, I’m begging you! It wasn’t my idea! Miss Johnson forced me into this! She said if I refused, she’d kill my entire family! I swear, I didn’t want to hurt you! Please, show mercy and let me go!”

Tina’s eyes grew wide with disbelief. A maid disguising herself as a nurse? This wasn’t some impulsive act; this was a carefully planned attack!

Turning toward Sadie, Tina asked, “Sadie, are you okay? Did she hurt you?”

Sadie calmly placed a hand over Tina’s, a quiet gesture urging her to stay composed.

Fortunately, Nathan had shown up just in time to derail the plot. If he hadn’t, the consequences would’ve been unthinkable.

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