Hubby 178

Chapter 178 Zev is Banned from the Mission

At Zev's residence.

Kelly examined Zev's injured leg and asked, "Has the pain bothered you lately?"

He lied without hesitation, "Not at all."

Finished

In truth, the nights were unbearable-he often sat alone on the balcony, unable to sleep because of the pain.

"The doctor said light exercise helps, but that doesn't mean you can start running when you feel a little better. Have you been sneaking out a lot lately?" Kelly wanted to scold him, but seeing the way he looked at her-almost pitiful-made it hard to be harsh.

"Me? Going out too much?" Zev shook his head, acting innocent. "Honey, I swear, I'm fine ..."

He was eager to recover quickly so that his mission proposal would finally get approved. He needed to go to Solmaris and lure out Lucas. The bait had already been set; by revealing his identity, he had drawn Lucas'

attention.

But given his current condition, he couldn't even pass a basic physical exam. The higher-ups had blocked him, refusing to let him take on any mission.

"Take the ravioli to Connor. We'll talk when you get back," Kelly said, changing the subject. She had something else on her mind: travel.

She wanted to take Zev on a trip. When they returned, she'd work for a while longer before heading to Congrelith for a peacekeeping mission.

Though their marriage hadn't been born out of love, spending time with him had made her realize that she didn't actually dislike him.

running around lately, making arrangements for Kelly's

you hiding? I just wanted to discuss a beach

thought you were going to settle scores

head. "Call you out? So you admit you've done

out. "Nope. No

someone else."

plated the freshly cooked ravioli.

tightened as she looked at them. His hands might never regain their

At Gary's residence.

!

1/3

14:59 Mon, 5 May

is Banned from

K61%

So now you're seeing her good side?" Zev leaned against the dining table, reaching

Finished

mine" Gary

for Zey to leave.

Lucas and his then have been keeping an eye on me for days. If we drag this out any longer, they'll shift their focus to

the people tailing you. They didn't reveal anything useful, but Lucas might stay under

not to alert them! Why not just send me in and

superior used to work

interfere!" Zev snapped,

obvious-Ken must have told Wade about the scars on Zev's hands and

the very least, you need to prove you can handle a firearm like before." For a moment, Zev was silent. His anger cooled as if doused with ice water. Right now, he couldn't even hold a

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255