Whats She Overheard in Her Own Marriage novel Chapter 124

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Noelle smiled brightly. “Oh stop, you’re younger and prettier. Finnian, you should introduce some excellent men to Heather so she can get married soon.”

Noelle turned her head, her arm practically glued to Finnian’s. That kind of natural physical closeness seemed to be second nature to her.

Finnian smiled and said, “Heather probably already has someone she likes. She might not be interested in anyone I introduce.”

Heather’s face instantly flushed red, and she let out an awkward laugh. “What are you talking about, Mr. Sanders? I don’t have anyone I like.”

Noelle put on a look of exaggerated surprise and grabbed Heather’s arm. “Wow, keeping secrets from me! You have someone you like and you didn’t even tell me? Come on, whisper it to me. I promise I won’t tell a soul.”

Heather didn’t dare say a word. Just then, the Kendrick cousins walked in.

Julian Kendrick was dragging his cousin, Dr. Miles Kendrick, by the arm. As Miles entered, his deep gaze swept the room. When he didn’t spot the person he was looking for, a flash of disappointment crossed his eyes.

Heather watched Miles, her eyes sparkling, before the red on her face spread all the way to her ears, forcing her to swallow her secret feelings.

“Uncle Miles is here!” Brynlee ran over happily to say hi.

Julian immediately squatted down. “Which Uncle Kendrick are you talking to?”

Without missing a beat, Brynlee pointed her little finger right at Miles. “This one, of course.”

Kids were brutally honest about who they liked, completely oblivious to social pleasantries. Julian gave Finnian a pitiful look. “Your little princess is already playing favorites.”

Finnian laughed warmly and waved to his daughter. “Brynlee, this is Uncle Julian.”

“Oh! But I think this uncle is way more handsome,” Brynlee reached out and grabbed Miles’s finger, her little face blushing shyly as she stole glances at him with her big, dark eyes.

Julian turned to stone on the spot and immediately stood up straight. “No way, I’m just an inch shorter than him. Does that really drop my attractiveness that much?”

Julian’s joke made the whole room burst into laughter.

Embarrassed by all the attention, Brynlee’s cheeks turned bright red. She buried her face in her dad’s chest, grabbing his arm to hide.

Everyone was laughing, except Heather. She took a frustrated sip of her drink, glaring at the little know–it–all.

Heather was well aware of Miles’s complicated feelings for Kaia. Outsiders might not notice, but since Heather had a crush on him, she overanalyzed his every move and look, uncovering the hidden

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meaning behind all of it.

Miles liked Kaia but hid it behind the guise of friendship. Now, even Brynlee adored Miles. Maybe Kaia really wasn’t as pure and innocent as she portrayed herself to be. Maybe she harbored some dark, secret thoughts of her own.

Throughout the evening, Noelle played the role of the invisible hostess. She attentively reminded Brynlee what she could and couldn’t eat and softly comforted her when she was fussy. Everyone saw it, and everyone silently accepted what it implied.

Miles was very quiet. He stood by the floor–to–ceiling window with a drink, staring out at the city view.

Heather seized the opportunity to walk over with her glass. “Have you been busy lately, Director Kendrick?”

Miles turned and offered a polite smile. “Just the usual.”

Heather quickly added, “My grandmother has been having some heart palpitations lately. I want to bring her in to see you tomorrow. Could you take a look at her?”

“Sure!” Miles smiled. “I’m usually at the clinic on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons on the third floor. Just come by.”

“Okay!” Heather wanted to keep the conversation going, but she wasn’t Kaia. She didn’t have any medical topics to discuss with him. In fact, she was a complete outsider who knew absolutely nothing about the healthcare industry.

Realizing this, Heather’s grip on her glass tightened, and she had no choice but to politely return to

her seat.

“Make a wish, Finnian!” the crowd cheered.

The candlelight flickered on the massive birthday cake. Finnian stared at the dancing flames, spacing out for a moment. He thought back to his past birthday parties, when Kaia would stand right beside him, holding their child as they blew out the candles together.

“Dad, wait! Don’t make a wish yet! I want to take a video to show Mom. Make sure your wish includes me and Mom!” Brynlee shouted loudly, pulling on Miles’s finger. “Uncle Miles, pick me up so I can record! I want to blow out the candles with Dad.”

“Alright!” Miles scooped her up, and the little girl started recording on her smartwatch.

Finnian waited for his daughter to get the camera ready before closing his eyes. After making a wish, he and Brynlee blew out the candles together, met with immediate applause and cheers.

Noelle stood right beside Finnian, clapping with a bright, genuine smile.

Under the dim lights, a flicker of deep affection slipped into her eyes, though she quickly masked it.

Finnian took a few bites of cake before stepping out for a smoke. Miles followed him. The two tall, striking men stood in the empty smoking area.

“Kaia didn’t come?” Miles finally found a moment to ask.

Finnian hummed. “She’s working overtime. She’s pretty busy.”

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Miles shot him a sidelong glance, as if putting the pieces together. “She’s working overtime on your

birthday?”