His Housewife Had Secret Identities novel Chapter 30

Marina's face flushed an ugly shade of red, and Julian couldn't help but burst into laughter.

"Mr. Neville, my wife and I need to talk privately. I'd appreciate it if you, as a guest, could step out for a moment," Jonathan said, his tone leaving little room for argument.

Julian bristled at being dismissed, but he knew Jonathan was right—he wasn't family. With a reluctant glance at Niamh, he left the room.

What struck Niamh was that Jonathan insisted only outsiders leave, yet he never told Marina to go.

Now, only Niamh, Jonathan, and Marina remained in the hospital room.

"I've handed in your resignation at the Youth Rehabilitation Center," Jonathan announced, his voice full of self-righteous authority.

Niamh stared at him, wide-eyed. "Excuse me? And what gave you the right?"

"I'm your husband. Legally, that's all the right I need."

Niamh fell silent, momentarily lost for words.

"You've only been working a few days and already the police and the hospital have both been calling. Clearly, you're not cut out for public work. You're better off running the household, and I'll make sure you're well provided for—"

"Jonathan, I've already asked you for a divorce," Niamh snapped, cutting him off, her jaw clenched.

"And I haven't agreed," he replied flatly, his tone unyielding.

Standing to the side, Marina twisted the hem of her pink dress, leaving deep creases in the fabric.

The conversation, like so many before, ended on a sour note. Niamh felt as if she'd mustered all her strength to throw a punch, only to have it land on a pillow—utterly ineffective.

As Jonathan was leaving, he turned back. "If you don't like pink roses, you can tell me ahead of time. Next time, I'll have Prescott bring something else."

Outside the hospital, Marina watched as Jonathan pulled out a pack of cigarettes and lit one. He hadn't smoked inside, so he'd clearly been waiting.

She knew Jonathan wasn't a heavy smoker—he only reached for a cigarette when he was truly agitated.

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