His Housewife Had Secret Identities novel Chapter 828

Meanwhile, her own bodyguards lay in ambush nearby.

When the thugs charged out to teach her a lesson, she misled Wade, making him believe they were after him. Then, she had one of her own bodyguards blend into the attacking group and deliberately strike her with the wooden club in front of Wade. The club had been tampered with beforehand, sawed partway through to create a weak spot. To an observer, it looked like it snapped from the force of the blow, but the crack actually absorbed most of the impact, and the bodyguard had controlled his strength carefully.

The result was a perfectly staged scene: Niamh, injured while seemingly caught in the crossfire of an attack meant for Wade. Now, Wade had experienced a direct threat to his safety and felt an immense debt of guilt toward her. Any chance of reconciliation between him and Ramona was gone. It was only a matter of time before she had the real will in her hands.

There was just one thing… she hadn't expected Jonathan to come back.

“You’re a woman, why don’t you take better care of yourself?”

“...I’m sorry...” Niamh knew Jonathan was worried about her. After apologizing, she thought for a moment and added, “And thank you.”

Jonathan’s hand paused on her back. “Thanking me for putting ointment on your back?”

“No…”

He raised an eyebrow. “Then what are you thanking me for?”

“...For indulging me, of course!” Niamh said, a knowing smile spreading across her face. Her bodyguards knew about her plan, which meant they had naturally informed Jonathan, their true employer. And while he was angry that she hadn’t been more careful, he hadn't stopped her from going through with her ploy.

The hand stroking her back was warm, warmer than she remembered. His movements were gentle, as if he were terrified of hurting her. Lying there on the bed, Niamh found the sensation of having her wound treated surprisingly comforting. Gradually, drowsiness crept over her, and she drifted off to sleep without even realizing it.

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