What She Overheard in Her Own Marriage novel Chapter 408

Silas sat next to her, glancing at her repeatedly before looking away. He noticed she seemed drained, like she hadn't slept at all.

Catching his gaze, Kaia turned to him. "What are you looking at?"

He shook his head, smiling. "Nothing. You just look exhausted. What were you doing last night?"

She just smiled, offering no details.

Before he could press further, Finnian and the Cytogene VP walked in, taking seats in the back row.

Silas noticed the dark circles under Finnian's eyes were even worse than Kaia's, unable to hide his exhaustion.

Silas stiffened. He suddenly remembered the gossip he had overheard in the elevator about the couple sharing a room, with people snickering about lovers' quarrels ending in bed.

His grip on his pen tightened, and his gaze toward her turned complex.

Was it really true?

The meeting officially began. Kaia stood by the projector, outlining the project timeline. Her delivery was steady, logical, and concise.

From his seat in the back, Finnian watched her with dark, unreadable eyes.

As soon as she finished, Klaus nodded. "Dr. Chavez's proposal is perfectly clear. We have no objections and will fully cooperate."

She smiled gratefully. "Thank you."

During a break, Silas stood by the coffee machine and made her a Latte. As he brewed it, the phrase absence makes the heart grow fonder flashed through his mind.

Frowning, he handed her the cup. "Made this for you."

"Thanks," she smiled.

He wanted to ask more, but seeing her deep in discussion with the Cytogene team, he stepped back.

Standing by the window, he downed his black, sugarless coffee in one gulp.

Was this trip saving their marriage?

By the time the final meeting wrapped up, it was dark. Kaia's team shook hands with Cytogene's executives, successfully closing the negotiations. Finnian, who had been missing all afternoon, finally showed up for the ride back to the hotel. They were scheduled to fly home early the next morning.

The cold shoulder stung. The loneliness, frustration, and disappointment settled over him.

Staring blankly at the ceiling, he eventually drifted off.

Early the next morning, their private jet soared into the sky. In the cabin, Kaia immediately dove back into work, not taking a single moment to relax. Silas assisted her, while Finnian sat a few rows away, flipping through a financial magazine.

His presence on this trip had felt entirely redundant, unlike his last trip where he single-handedly negotiated a deal for Noelle.

His impression of Kaia deepened. She was a perfect blend of iron and grace, and the realization plucked at his heartstrings.

The day of Josephine's 70th birthday party arrived. The Sanders Estate was buzzing from morning onward. A world-class culinary team had been brought in, setting up nine lavish tables.

The kitchen had been prepping for three days. Ava had been running around all morning, beaming.

Most of the guests were relatives, friends, and key partners of The Sanders Conglomerate.

Josephine wore a deep red traditional dress with a longevity motif, her silver hair perfectly coiffed. Adorned with an imperial jade necklace and matching earrings, she looked vibrant.