What She Overheard in Her Own Marriage novel Chapter 407

Kaia didn't move, didn't turn around, and didn't make a sound.

Finnian let out a self-deprecating laugh. "My care for her did cross the line of a normal sibling relationship. I failed to set boundaries, and that hurt you as my wife. I'm sorry."

She remained silent, eyes closed.

"I know you won't believe me," he continued, knowing she was listening. "But I truly never had any illicit intentions. My feelings for Noelle... have never been romantic."

In the dark, her voice finally drifted over. "Finnian, are you telling me this because you want my forgiveness?"

He looked up, startled.

"Are you trying to convince me that as long as you didn't sleep with her, you've done right by me and this marriage?"

He paled. That was exactly what he had thought.

She rolled over to face the couch. "Whatever you believe, I've made up my mind. I want a divorce."

He couldn't be seen clearly in the dark, but his expression was undoubtedly grim.

After a long silence, his voice came out hoarse. "Do we really have to do this now?"

"What difference does the timing make? It's been dragging on long enough. You owe me an answer."

He went silent again, for so long she thought he wouldn't reply. Then, he spoke three heavy words. "I won't sign."

She sat straight up, her voice rising. "You won't sign? On what grounds?"

His tone grew complicated. "We haven't reached that point yet. Neither of us has committed a fundamental offense, have we?"

She couldn't believe he was using that excuse. A fundamental offense? Emotional infidelity was far more disgusting than physical cheating. It deserved to be publicly shamed.

"Just admit it, Finnian. You don't actually need me in your personal life. You just rely on me at work. You're refusing the divorce because you need my professional help." She had seen through him entirely. The moment her technical expertise became vital, his refusal to let her go was inevitable.

"Kaia..."

"Let me finish." She raised a hand, hating being interrupted. "I know how you operate. Business comes first. Don't worry, I can keep working for you after the divorce. But I'm putting a two-year cap on it. That's my final offer."

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