Revenge With My Undercover Cop Hubby

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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."

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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.

want to talk about?" Zev felt a twinge of guilt. He had been running around lately, making arrangements for Kelly's future before

eyed him suspiciously. "What are you hiding? I just wanted to discuss a

thought you were going to settle scores

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

ravioli and headed out. "Nope. No

someone else."

sighed as she plated the freshly

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

At Gary's residence.

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reaching for a ravioli. "Weren't you

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home? Hands off mine" Gary

for Zey to leave.

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 Kelly, Zev said,

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

"I told you not to alert them! Why not just

grandfather... He's stepped in. My superior used to work under him, which means there

right to interfere!"

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

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 gun properly, let alone fire one. And even if