What She Overheard in Her Own Marriage novel Chapter 62

Brynlee looked her mother over with wide, curious eyes before scanning the room. "Aunt Noelle looks really pretty today too. Her dress is so bright and fancy."

Kaia glanced up and saw Noelle holding a champagne flute, gracefully greeting the guests.

She wore a sweeping magenta gown paired with a matching diamond jewelry set. Her makeup was immaculate, and every movement exuded the undeniable glow of a woman riding high on success.

Finnian had also arrived early. He was sitting on a sofa nearby, chatting with a group of friends. Seeing Kaia, he stood up and walked over to her and Brynlee.

"Brynlee, want Dad to take you to get some food?" Finnian's gaze lingered on Kaia for two full seconds, his eyes darkening slightly, before he scooped up their daughter and walked away.

Kaia had barely picked up a glass of water when several academic acquaintances approached her to chat.

After a brief conversation, Noelle's gentle voice drifted from behind her. "Kaia, can I steal you away for a second?"

Kaia turned to see her. There was a glimmer in Noelle's eyes—the subtle, unyielding pressure of a victor.

"About what?"

"Let's grab a seat out on the terrace," Noelle suggested with a smile, turning and leading the way.

Outside, the winter snow was falling heavily, the biting wind raging against the glass, but inside the enclosed terrace, it felt like spring.

"Kaia, you haven't congratulated me yet." The moment they stepped inside, Noelle turned to face her, smiling. "I've heard those words from so many people today, but the one person I really wanted to hear them from was you."

Kaia looked at her with an expressionless face. "It's not smart to be too greedy."

Noelle rested her hands on the railing, gazing out at the snowy sky. "Yes, being greedy is bad."

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