What She Overheard in Her Own Marriage novel Chapter 594

She shone like a brilliant star, rendering him nothing more than a dark shadow, forced to steal glimpses of her from the audience.

Perhaps she had always been this radiant, and he had simply never taken the time to truly notice.

Sitting next to him, Silas clapped with fierce enthusiasm, his eyes brimming with undisguised hero worship. He didn't even blink as he stared at his goddess.

Finnian was clapping politely, but the deafening applause from his cousin was starting to make his ears ring. He turned his head and caught a glimpse of something in Silas's eyes that made his blood run cold.

That wasn't the look of an executive admiring a colleague. It was the look of a man gazing at a woman—focused, tender, restrained yet wildly affectionate.

Finnian wasn't used to seeing that kind of look aimed at Kaia, and a sharp spike of jealousy pierced his chest.

The men lining up to pursue her were already forming a queue. Where did that leave him? Had he been completely kicked out of the line?

As the applause died down, Kaia reached the bottom of the steps. Right on cue, a staff member guided a man toward her.

Kaia looked up, a warm smile lighting up her eyes. "Miles..."

Miles Kendrick wore a sharply tailored navy suit, exuding an effortless, handsome charm. He held a bouquet of flowers featuring three red roses and two pristine white lilies.

Stopping in front of her, he spoke in a low, gentle voice. "Congratulations, Kaia. Here's to conquering the next challenge."

Kaia accepted the bouquet, cradling it in her arms, and offered him a brilliant smile. "I'll be counting on your continued support."

Just then, a nearby reporter chimed in. "You two, look over here! Let's get a picture."

Miles immediately took a half-step behind Kaia. She stood tall and poised with the flowers, while he lingered just a fraction of an inch back—not standing shoulder-to-shoulder, but framing her in a way that highlighted a protective, caring dynamic.

"Wow, Dr. Chavez and Director Kendrick. They look so perfect together in that shot."

"Talk about a power couple. They're both absolutely gorgeous and successful."

"Is this guy really that hot?"

"He's the Deputy Director at Prestige Medical Center! I had an appointment with him once. He's incredibly gentle and gorgeous."

"I went to see him the other day and almost passed out from how handsome he is. I kept hoping he'd have to give me mouth-to-mouth."

"Childhood sweethearts! That's a million times better than the ex-husband."

"The ex-husband was creeping around with his sister-in-law, dirty as a public toilet. Dr. Chavez needs to keep her eyes wide open this time and avoid toxic men."

Every single venomous comment landed right in front of Finnian's eyes.

He gripped his phone tightly, scrolling down line by line, reading every word with agonizing clarity.