His Housewife Had Secret Identities novel Chapter 401

Niamh was in the boutique, slipping into one designer dress after another. Vivian had just finished a new collection and insisted she come by to try them on.

“Lana, try this one next,” Niamh said, holding up another shimmering gown and sizing it against Lana’s frame.

“Hey, I’m only here to help you pick a dress. When did this become you picking one for me?” Lana protested with a laugh.

Niamh just grinned, unrepentant. She needed something fresh for the upcoming jewelry industry gala, but buying an extra dress for Lana? That was simply because she was in a good mood—and, for once, she could actually afford it.

“Look, just because you’re rolling in cash these days doesn’t mean I’m going to let you spoil me for no reason,” Lana teased, raising an eyebrow. “Unless, wait—are you trying to win my heart or something?”

Niamh burst out laughing, nearly doubling over. Vivian watched from across the room, her smile tinged with relief. She’d worried that Rina—now living as Niamh—might not be doing well after leaving the Quinn family. But seeing her like this, so carefree and happy, maybe leaving had truly been the right choice. In fact, it seemed she was better off.

But as Vivian’s thoughts circled back to the Quinns, her smile faded. Rina hadn’t left by choice; she’d been pushed out. The Quinns had given up on their own daughter.

Vivian crossed her arms, troubled. Meanwhile, Niamh was still joking around with Lana, but when she glanced over and caught sight of Vivian’s troubled expression, she paused.

“Vivian, is something wrong?” Niamh walked over, concern creasing her brow.

Lana, usually brash and blunt, picked up on the mood. She gathered up the armful of dresses Niamh had picked for her and slipped into the fitting room to give them some privacy.

“Rina…” Vivian’s voice softened, using the old name that only surfaced when they talked about the past.

Niamh immediately knew what was coming. “Did you hear the Quinns adopted a girl?”

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