His Housewife Had Secret Identities novel Chapter 201

Jonathan Thomas’s voice was always measured and neutral, making it impossible for Niamh Rivers to read his emotions.

“Of course not,” she replied.

After all, their divorce was only days away; she wasn’t about to fool herself with wishful thinking.

The deep blue Bentley rolled into a roadside service area, and only then did Niamh realize Jonathan intended for them to spend the night here.

“You don’t have to put yourself through this, you know,” she remarked.

Jonathan turned toward her, a flicker of confusion softening his otherwise cold gaze.

Niamh hurried to explain. “I just mean… This place can’t be comfortable for you. You don’t have to force yourself to stay with me in a motel like this.”

“And where should I stay, then?” Jonathan’s tone was mild.

Given everything she knew about him, the thought of Jonathan lowering himself to a shabby roadside inn seemed almost absurd.

“A five-star hotel?” she suggested.

To her surprise, Jonathan gave a quiet laugh.

The sky outside had turned a somber gray, thick clouds hanging low, though the rain was finally letting up.

Before heading into the motel, Niamh grabbed an umbrella and popped open the trunk.

She didn’t notice Jonathan until he was suddenly right behind her, wordlessly taking the umbrella from her hands.

She turned to look at him.

He stood there in silence, holding the umbrella over her, letting his own shoulder get damp.

Something unfamiliar stirred in her chest. Niamh took a deep breath, drawing in the cool, rain-washed air.

“Thank you…” she murmured.

“You’re welcome.”

The exchange was awkwardly polite, but Jonathan’s tone was unexpectedly gentle—just as it had been between them before she’d discovered those documents, when they’d still acted like courteous strangers under the same roof.

Niamh sighed quietly and bent down to check the uncut emerald stone resting in the trunk.

“I want to bring it up to the room,” she said, glancing at Jonathan as if seeking his approval.

“Why?” Jonathan asked.

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