Chapter 978

Rodger hurried forward to greet Sadie. He nervously rubbed his hands together in an attempt to look humble and repentant.

The fact that Sadie was willing to settle this matter privately was a huge boon to the Higgins family, and he knew he needed to show her the proper respect that came with her benevolence.

“Ms. Hudson, we sincerely regret any shortcomings in our hospitality during your stay. We’d like to extend our deepest apologies for any oversight.”

Daren quickly followed suit, his expression even more reverent as he bowed to Sadie.

The Johnson family couldn’t afford to lose the Higgins family’s support, and he couldn’t let his sister’s stupidity destroy any chance they might have.

“Indeed, Ms. Hudson. My sister is young and brash. She made a huge mistake, and I cannot thank you enough for not holding it against her. I assure you, she will face the consequences for her foolishness. I will personally make sure that nothing like this happens again!”

Sadie looked back and forth between the two men, each with their own agenda. A small smile tugged at her lips, though it didn’t reach her eyes.

“Gentlemen, I appreciate you coming here to see me off. It’s all in the past now.”

She paused to sweep her gaze over them again. “However,” she continued, her tone icy now, “I hope that you both learn to curb your arrogance and avoid creating such problems in the future.”

Daren’s smile faltered, and he found himself shuddering at Sadie’s words.

Did she already know everything?

His heart skipped a beat, but he masked his alarm by lowering his head further. “Yes, of course, Ms. Hudson. I will take your advice to heart.”

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Nathan glanced at his watch and said, “Dad, it’s getting late. We shouldn’t keep Ms. Hudson any longer.”

He walked to the car parked in the hospital driveway and opened the door to the back seat.

Without another word, Sadie strode past Rodger and Daren and got into the car, with Tina close at her heels.

Nathan slammed the car door shut.

Rodger and Daren stood side by side, wearing identical smiles as they waved Sadie off.

It wasn’t until the car had completely disappeared from view that Rodger finally dropped the facade.

Daren approached him cautiously. “Mr. Higgins, about Ophelia’s marriage to Jarrett…”

He trailed off when he saw Rodger scowl. Clearly, the old man was not pleased.

Who could blame him? Ophelia had nearly destroyed the Higgins family, and Daren still dared to hold on to that blasted marriage alliance?

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