Chapter 969

A grin tugged at the corner of Nathan’s mouth, a flicker of excitement sparking in his eyes. “Understood! I’m on it!” he said, already buzzing with energy.

Without hesitation, Nathan turned around and headed for the door. Before leaving, he pulled Ivy off the floor like she weighed nothing, dragging her out of the room. The soft click of the door echoed behind them.

Tina stood frozen for a moment, still visibly rattled, worry and confusion etched across her face.

“Sadie, why would Ophelia and Jarrett go after you together? I thought they couldn’t stand each other. What’s making them team up all of a sudden?”

Sadie’s hand drifted to her stomach, her fingers resting lightly as a faint, knowing smile appeared. “Even enemies can work together when they share a common goal. Ophelia’s probably coming after me because of Nathan. As for Jarrett…” Her voice grew sharper, colder. “He likely sees this child as a threat to his position in the Higgins family.”

In their eyes, the baby, believed to be Nathan’s, would strengthen Nathan’s claim to the Higgins Group, something Jarrett would never allow without a fight.

Still, Sadie wasn’t about to waste more energy worrying about Jarrett and Ophelia’s schemes. Bigger priorities demanded her attention now.

Straightening her shoulders, Sadie fixed her gaze on Tina, her tone shifting to something more decisive. “Let’s forget about them for now. Tina, there’s something important I need your help with.”noveldrama

The study at the Higgins Manor bathed in afternoon light.

Rodger’s weathered face glowed with unmistakable joy, his eyes crinkling at the corners.

In his weathered hands, he cradled a glossy catalog of enchanting baby items—delicate silver bracelets, miniature clothes, and impossibly tiny shoes.

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Every few moments, his fingers would trace over a particular item that he had already bought, bringing it closer to his face for inspection, a smile spreading across his lips with unstoppable delight.

The thought of Sadie’s unborn child—his precious grandchild nestled safely in her womb—swelled his heart with profound contentment and anticipation.

This innocent life represented the future of the Higgins family, the living embodiment of their pride and the continuation of their storied legacy.

The more this reality settled into his consciousness, the broader his grin stretched, etching deeper lines into his already weathered face.

Just then, the heavy oak study door creaked open from the outside, creating just enough space for a sliver of hallway light to spill across the carpet.

A head slipped through the gap, furtive and wary, revealing Nathan’s apprehensive features.

Rodger’s smile evaporated like morning dew under harsh sunlight, replaced by furrowed brows and tightened lips.

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