What She Overheard in Her Own Marriage novel Chapter 241

Finnian's voice came through the speaker, stripped of any discernible emotion. "Put your mom on the phone. Let me ask her."

Brynlee instantly bounded over to Kaia's side. "Mom, Dad wants to talk to you."

Kaia glanced at her daughter's smartwatch and spoke flatly. "What is it?"

"Buying furniture in such a rush?" Finnian's tone sounded deceptively calm.

"Yes," Kaia replied coolly.

"Why is Silas there?" he suddenly asked.

Only then did Kaia realize the true nature of this call—it was an interrogation.

"He's friends with the showroom owner. He happened to be passing by and offered a second opinion."

The man on the other end fell silent for a few seconds, his breathing growing noticeably heavier. "Right. Do you need my help with anything?"

"No need." With that, Kaia hung up.

Silas strolled over. "My cousin? What did he say?"

"Nothing," Kaia said with a faint smile.

Silas raised an eyebrow and didn't press the issue, though his gaze was thoughtful.

They spent the entire day finalizing most of the furniture selections. By the time they finished, it was past nine o'clock. To thank Silas for his help, Kaia treated him to dinner.

Now, Kaia was carrying a fast-asleep Brynlee back into the villa.

Finnian was sitting on the living room sofa, looking exactly as if he had been waiting specifically for her.

The overhead lights cast deep shadows across his face, and a faint trace of tobacco lingered in the air.

Kaia carried the sleeping girl straight upstairs, not showing the slightest intention of greeting him.

Though they lived under the same roof, their dynamic had devolved into that of total strangers.

Kaia gently placed Brynlee on the bed and fetched a warm towel to wash her face and hands. The little girl wasn't very cooperative; she simply puckered her lips, rolled over, and continued sleeping.

After getting her daughter settled, Kaia stepped out of the master bedroom. To her surprise, Finnian was leaning against the hallway wall, hands casually tucked into his pockets, looking as though he had something to say.

Just as Kaia walked past him, he suddenly spoke.

"The bed Silas helped you test out must be fantastic."

Kaia froze. The sheer absurdity of his implication hit her, and she almost laughed.

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