His Housewife Had Secret Identities novel Chapter 681

The Regent's Table was an upscale restaurant. Elmer and Niamh had been waiting in a private room for about ten minutes when his parents arrived. It had been so many years that Niamh barely recognized them at first, but Elmer's mother, Hester Joan, still carried the same imperious air, and she was dressed in the height of fashion.

"Mr. and Mrs. White, it's been a long time," Niamh greeted them politely.

"Mm," Hester Joan replied, her eyes scanning Niamh from head to toe in a clear, assessing manner. She seemed somewhat satisfied with the respectable and modest dress Niamh was wearing.

"Dad, Mom, please sit down," Elmer said, pulling out chairs for Zachary White and Hester.

The waiter came to take their order. Elmer let his parents choose first, then turned to Niamh. "Nia, what would you like to eat?"

"I'll have whatever," she said. In this environment, she truly could eat anything, because she had no appetite at all.

"Niamh, don't be so formal. Just pretend you're having dinner with family," Zachary said kindly, but his words only made Niamh feel more constrained.

The situation improved slightly once the food arrived. Elmer chatted casually with his parents while Niamh focused on her food, eating in silence.

"Niamh..." Suddenly, Hester addressed her directly. Niamh looked up to find Hester staring at her intently, as if she had something on her face. "You and my son... how far have things progressed?"

"Mom!" Elmer exclaimed.

"You stay out of this," Hester shot back, glaring at her son.

"I'm not trying to make things difficult for you... His great-grandfather lives in the countryside. All I need is for you to put on a wedding dress and pretend to marry Elmer, just for his great-grandfather to see. It would fulfill his dying wish and allow him to pass on without any regrets..."

As Hester spoke, the air at the table grew heavier and more oppressive. Seeing that Niamh was just listening silently, Hester pressed on. "Although... you compensated us with money for what happened in high school, it still caused our Elmer and our family immense pain. Even if it's just to atone, you shouldn't refuse such a small favor, should you?"

*Such a small favor...* Hester's casual phrasing made Niamh sigh inwardly.

Zachary nudged his wife with his elbow. "What are you saying? Come on, Niamh, eat, eat. Have some more."

Niamh ate in silence, giving no answer as to whether she would agree to this favor or not. After the meal ended, she politely bid Zachary and Hester farewell.