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.

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