His Housewife Had Secret Identities novel Chapter 772

That was why she never spoke a word in Niamh's defense when the patriarch targeted her, sent her to a juvenile rehabilitation center, or even had her adopted out to another family. Hayes had been the same. But perhaps with age, memories of the past flooded back, and both of them realized the depth of their guilt toward Niamh.

For all those years, they had done nothing for their own daughter. They were so afraid of the patriarch that they didn't even dare to check on Niamh's well-being, thinking that avoiding responsibility would lessen their guilt. And by the time they wanted to make amends, Niamh no longer needed them. When the news of her death arrived, they realized they had lost the chance to make it right forever.

"Is it really you, Rina? You didn't die... you're alive..." Carlotta couldn't stop herself from reaching out, her trembling fingertips touching Niamh's cheek. Niamh's instinct was to pull away, but seeing Carlotta overcome with tears of joy, she couldn't bring herself to be so cold. The feel of Niamh's skin was real. She was truly alive. Realizing this, Carlotta pulled Niamh into a tight embrace. Beside them, Hayes's eyes were red as he fought back tears.

After they had composed themselves, Hayes turned to thank Jonathan. "Thank you, Mr. Thomas. Without you, my wife and I might have been trapped in that house for the rest of our lives." He shook Jonathan's hand firmly, his gratitude palpable.

Hayes had truly believed he and Carlotta were doomed to spend the rest of their days imprisoned in the patriarch's old residence. After the patriarch passed away, Ramona officially took over The Quinn Group. At first, she didn't show her true colors, treating Hayes and Carlotta with more apparent devotion than they'd seen in years.

The entire Quinn Group began to fall apart. Everyone who supported Ramona received promotions, while those who opposed her, especially members of the Quinn family, were either demoted or fired. Later, during the board election, Ramona colluded with the Wallace Corporation to manipulate the votes, causing him to lose his seat.

In one fell swoop, Hayes lost his position at The Quinn Group and his political office, and the stress caused his health to collapse. Carlotta cared for him by his bedside. At first, Hayes didn't notice anything amiss. But gradually, he realized the original Quinn family bodyguards had all been replaced. Eventually, he and Carlotta found themselves under house arrest in the private residence on Blackwood Mountain, cut off from the world.