Whats She Overheard in Her Own Marriage novel Chapter 173

Chapter 173

Noelle never slacked on her appearance. Today was no exception; her makeup was flawless, and she looked vibrant and professional.

“Can I help you, Ms. Lawrence?” Kaia’s tone was polite but entirely distant.

Noelle acted as if she didn’t notice the cold shoulder. She walked over, holding her folders against her chest, exuding a humble demeanor.

“I was just discussing some work matters with Silas, so I thought I’d drop by and say hello,” Noelle said with a warm smile.

“I don’t have anything to say to you,” Kaia replied, making it clear she wanted her gone.

Noelle suddenly changed the subject. “I want to explain what happened last night.”

Kaia’s hand paused as she stirred her coffee, but she took a sip, keeping her face completely neutral.

Noelle watched Kaia’s reaction before speaking with a tone full of sincerity and guilt. “You were listening when Brynlee called Finnian last night, right? Ugh, it was just my terrible luck. I was hosting a dinner, and some incredibly inappropriate guy used the excuse of ‘admiring‘ me to try and make a move. I was absolutely terrified. If Finnian… if Finnian hadn’t shown up just in time and beaten him up for me, I don’t know what would have happened.”

Kaia listened to the story with icy indifference, a cold sneer playing on her lips.

This was the first time she was hearing that the gentle, refined Finnian was capable of beating someone up.

Noelle lowered her eyelashes, looking pleading. “Kaia, if you’re going to blame anyone, blame me. Please don’t misunderstand Finnian. If it made

gomery apologize. But last night was a real emergency. That’s why I needed Finnian to stay with me for the night. I’m so sorry for causing you trouble.”

Kaia took another sip of coffee. “Are you done? You can leave now.”

“Kaia, please don’t be like this. We used to be so close; everyone knows that. Don’t look at me like I’m the enemy. I promise I’ll be more careful from now on to make sure this never happens again. Please don’t blame Finnian, and please don’t hate me, okay?”

Kaia watched her put on her little performance, noticing the employees nearby discreetly trying to eavesdrop.

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Noelle’s eyes and said flatly, “You’re both adults. You

esponsibility for your own actions. Since it

h the consequences. You don’t come running to show.”

ened, and a flush of embarrassment crept up her neck.

he time or energy to care about this kind of nonsense.” Kaia ush her office door open.

Noelle tried to say something else.

s voice was pure ice. “If you don’t have anything work–related to scuss, please leave.”

Noelle stood there, looking incredibly hurt and disappointed. She glanced around at the people who had clearly been listening, kept her face carefully neutral, and turned to leave.

Kaia b

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her brief exchange with Noelle outside her office

several different versions of a rumor.

ossip had spread everywhere like dandelion

pular version claimed that Noelle had been humble,

considerate, and prioritizing the big picture, while Kaia had been arrogant, distant, and acted like she was completely above speaking to her, leaving Noelle utterly humiliated.

Kaia didn’t know about this at first. Laura had heard the whispers, but seeing Kaia bouncing between meetings, the lab, and her shifts at the Holistic Wellness Center, she decided not to bother her. Kaia was already swamped, and Laura didn’t want this petty high school drama distracting her from her work.

The rumors quickly made their way from the company straight to Elaine’s

ears.

Elaine had just officially taken Noelle in as her daughter. The news that Noelle was now the eldest daughter of the Sanders family was still fresh, and everyone was treating her with a new level of respect.

To Elaine, Kaia’s dismissive and condescending attitude was a direct provocation. She was absolutely furious.

As it happened, Josephine called for a family dinner on Friday night.

Sitting on the sofa in the main estate, Elaine watched Finnian walk in with Brynlee. Kaia hadn’t arrived yet.

Finnian was already visibly annoyed. After he sent Brynlee off to play, Elaine turned to him directly. “People out there are getting way out of line with their gossip. We’re a family. Why does she have to act so high and mighty, looking down on her own people and making us a

laughingstock?”

Finnian was taken aback. He clearly had no idea what she was talking

about.

“Mom, what are you talking about? I don’t follow,” Finnian asked, frowning. Elaine paused. The fact that her son was completely oblivious to such a massive scandal only made her angrier.

really have no idea.

Claine quickly summarized the rumors she had heard. Finally, a rip emotion cracked Finniaris calm facade.

Kala’s attitude is getting completely out of hand. Noelle went out o way to be friendly, and Kaia gave her the cold shoulder. It’s ridiculou Finnian felt a tight ache in his chest. “Is Noelle not here yet?”

laine looked sympathetic. “I called her earlier. She said she wasn’t feeling well and wouldn’t be coming tonight.”

Finnian asked, “Did she say what was wrong? Should we send a doct over to check on her?”

Elaine shook her head. “No need. I’ll go check on her myself after din won’t feel better until I see her with my own eyes.”

Finnian dropped the subject after that.

Kaia arrived right as dinner was being served. She sat next to Brynlee, helping her fix her plate.