What She Overheard in Her Own Marriage novel Chapter 323

Kaia emerged from the bathroom dressed in a fitted pair of jeans and a bright blue silk blouse. Her hair was pulled back casually with a clip, giving her an effortless, sophisticated look.

Finnian noticed she wasn't wearing much jewelry. Back at the mansion, she had a massive collection of expensive pieces, but she usually stuck to a delicate necklace from their engagement and her wedding band. Today, the wedding ring was noticeably absent. Instead, a delicate silver bow rested just below her collarbone, perfectly accentuating her luminous skin. It was a necklace he had never seen before.

"Kaia, you've been working non-stop on the Aethelstan project. I'm officially giving you a week off to spend time with Brynlee," Finnian offered suddenly as she prepared to leave.

Standing near the door, Kaia didn't bother to turn around. "I already planned to use my paid time off starting tomorrow. I'm taking ten days."

Finnian was surprised by the length. "Do you already know where you're going?"

Kaia glanced over her shoulder at Brynlee. "Wherever she wants."

"Yay! I want to go see Anna! Mom, take me to see Anna!" Brynlee bounced on the bed with excitement.

Finnian's face tightened in disbelief. He looked from his cheering daughter to Kaia's back. "You aren't seriously taking her to..."

Kaia turned around, her gaze icy. "Why? Do you have a problem with that?"

Finnian opened his mouth but found himself entirely speechless.

"Dad, aren't you coming with us?" Brynlee threw her arms around his neck, pouting. "I want you to come too."

Forcing a smile, Finnian tapped her nose affectionately. "Well, if Dad has time..."

"Brynlee, come here. Time for breakfast." Kaia walked over and seamlessly lifted the girl out of his arms.

Brynlee didn't even hear the rest of his excuse.

Finnian tried to brush off Kaia's cold demeanor. They had never exactly been a fiery, passionate couple, so he tried to convince himself he didn't know what he was missing.

After breakfast, Kaia left Brynlee with Layla and drove straight to Veridian Future.

When Silas saw her walk through the doors, he let out a visible sigh of relief.

Kaia shook her head, surprised. "I rarely go to the Sanders estate anymore. I'm completely out of the loop."

"Well, I heard some rumors. Martin Rhodes chased Noelle for six months—sending gifts, showing up constantly. If Noelle had agreed, they'd probably be married by now. A match like that doesn't just fizzle out over 'incompatibility.' Someone definitely interfered," Silas explained, treating the situation like office gossip.

Kaia listened quietly, her expression flat. "Of course Finnian wouldn't let her marry someone else. It's obvious he was the one pulling the strings."

Silas looked at her, his eyes full of empathy. "Kaia, when are you two actually getting divorced?"

Kaia froze, meeting his gaze.

Silas shrugged, looking slightly apologetic but determined. "Sorry, I shouldn't pry. But the writing is on the wall, and I know you're not the type to settle for misery. A divorce is inevitable."

A bitter smile touched her lips. She looked down. "You're right. I am going to divorce him."

Having gotten his confirmation, Silas didn't press further. He stood up, his expression softening into a warm, supportive smile. "If you ever need any help, don't hesitate to ask."