What She Overheard in Her Own Marriage novel Chapter 440

But was that the actual truth?

"Daddy, what are you spacing out for? Hand me that block!" Brynlee turned around, noticing her father staring blankly into space. She planted her little hands on her hips, commanding him with absolute authority.

Finnian quickly handed her the wooden block, amused. When the little tyrant got bossy, she looked exactly like Kaia.

By the time the clock hit eleven, Kaia finally came out to tell Brynlee it was time for bed. The little girl immediately grabbed Finnian's fingers. "Come on, Daddy! Sleep time!"

Finnian smiled gently. "You go in with Mommy first. Daddy still has some work to finish."

"It's so late! Are you really going to work? You need to rest, Daddy. Don't overwork yourself, or I'll be sad," Brynlee said, looking up at him with immense warmth.

Finnian nodded. He desperately wanted to sleep, but the reality of the situation wouldn't allow it.

He glanced at Kaia, but her gaze was as hard and unforgiving as stone, forcing him to swallow the plea he was about to make.

Kaia reminded Brynlee about their trip to the amusement park the next day, instantly convincing the girl to go to bed quietly. The master bedroom door clicked shut.

Layla walked out of the hallway. "Mr. Sanders, don't sleep on the couch. I've prepared the guest room for you. Go get some rest. The blankets and sheets are all brand new."

Finnian looked at the older woman, deeply grateful, though a bit embarrassed. "Thank you, Layla."

Layla looked at him, words hovering on the tip of her tongue, but she quietly swallowed them. She was just the housekeeper; no matter how much she wanted to offer advice, it wasn't her place.

Laying in the guest bed, Finnian closed his eyes, his chest tight with anxiety.

The next morning, he left early. Layla had woken up at dawn to make him breakfast, but he couldn't bring himself to eat a bite.

It was Saturday—a rare day of leisure. The morning sun was bright and glorious.

Kaia had arranged to go with Celine. When the two women drove their kids to the amusement park entrance, they spotted Simon Quinn and his mother, Linda, already waiting on a bench.

The two kids, dressed in trendy little outfits, instantly began jumping up and down with excitement the second they saw each other.

Kaia walked over to greet Linda, and Celine followed, offering a bright, cheerful greeting.

Linda smiled warmly at the two women, knowing they had been best friends for years.

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