His Housewife Had Secret Identities novel Chapter 701

Thankfully, Niamh’s back was to Jonathan. If he had seen the shock that flickered across her face, he would have instantly known Elmer was lying.

Niamh understood why Elmer had deceived him, though. She believed he was doing it to help her. While she didn’t rule out the possibility that Elmer had his own selfish motives, his main goal was clearly to help her escape Jonathan’s relentless pursuit and convince him to back off.

The room fell silent. For a long while, Niamh said nothing. All Jonathan could hear was the frantic thumping of his own heart. He was terrified.

“Yes, I am considering it,” Niamh finally lied. Without turning to see his reaction, she walked out of the bedroom.

When she returned, she was holding a bowl. Jonathan didn’t need to ask what was in it; the pungent, medicinal aroma told him everything. He took the steaming bowl, his own face reflected in the dark liquid. Niamh noticed his eyes were glistening, though she couldn’t tell if it was from the steam or the bitter smell. Surely he wasn't so moved that he was crying just because she’d prepared a remedy for him? Niamh chuckled softly at the absurd thought. The Jonathan she knew had never been that sentimental.

Just as Jonathan tilted his head back to drink, Niamh cried out, “Be careful, it’s hot!”

But it was too late. The scorching liquid burned his mouth, and he stuck out his tongue in pain. Hearing Niamh’s light laughter, he shot her a resentful glare. “The remedies you gave me before were never this hot…”

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