Whats She Overheard in Her Own Marriage novel Chapter 235

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It was unbelievable. How could Finnian have gotten Kaia pregnant?

Their marriage was essentially a business arrangement. They were supposed to be strangers sharing a roof. Why was she pregnant? Had they y slept together like a real married couple?

nd had spun out of control. Before she could process the e heard Finnian tell the

the baby. The agony

vated by Kaia’s pregna d refused. The thought

ubordinate to Kaia’s cl

the future heir to the

Fortunately, Kaia

on Noelle’s che

Outside, fir

Noelle

like d

y elders his decision: Kaia was

that moment was indescribable.

had wanted a child too. But Noelle

ild she bore would inherently be e desire entirely. Her child had to be pire, or she wouldn’t have one at all.

h to a sickly baby girl. The massive weight fted, allowing her to breathe again.

erupted over the distant beach.

om the bar. The dregs of the red wine looked ottom of her glass.

ndow, crossing her arms as she watched the colorful

ow carefully she had plotted over the years, only to lose lips pressed into a thin line.

nd, she wiped the moisture from the corners of her eyes, ay her vulnerability.

oo late. I can still rewrite the board.”

hile, in a downtown

y on her side

axed Brynlee to

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The little girl seemed anxious in the unfamiliar environment. She reached out with both hands, grabbing one of her mother’s fingers and one of her father’s, pulling their hands against her chest. Only then did she drift off peacefully.

As her daughter’s breathing evened out, Kaia tried to pull her hand away so she could roll over.

Suddenly, Finnian reached out, his burning palm wrapping around her cool fingers.

Kaia froze instantly. She looked up at him. When his eyes met her clear, unwavering gaze, he slowly let go.

Kaia pulled her hand back, tossed off the covers, grabbed a blanket, and curled up on the sofa across the room.

Finnian’s eyes darkened as he watched her. His tall frame went rigid.

They say a woman’s heart dictates her desire. Men can separate physical intimacy from emotion, but women rarely do.

Finnian was incredibly perceptive. He interpreted her fierce resistance as proof that she was saving herself for another man.

His gaze turned icy. When it came to matters of the heart, he was never one to force the issue.

Time flew by. They had been back home for three days. The adults returned to their demanding jobs, and Brynlee went back to school.

On the afternoon of the eighth, Finnian cleared his schedule and had Dexter arrange a meeting with Kaia at a highly private teahouse near Veridian Medical.

He arrived early.

The private room was filled with the fragrant steam of freshly brewed tea. Outside the window stood the imposing steel towers of the central

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business district. Finnian clasped his hands behind his back, staring out at the skyline, his heart beating in an erratic rhythm.

Kaia pushed the door open.

She wore a beige blouse and slacks, with minimal makeup and her long hair neatly clipped back. Everything about her looked simple and effortlessly elegant. While other women relied on cosmetics to hide their fatigue, Kaia had a naturally radiant complexion-clear eyes, bright lips, and an innate, stunning beauty.

“Dexter said you needed to talk,” Kaia said, looking at the man by the

window.

Finnian turned, sat on the sofa, and placed a folder on the table. “I’ve reviewed the divorce agreement.”

Kaia sat across from him and nodded. “Okay. If you have any revisions, let’s hear them.”

“You’re asking for too little in the asset division.” Finnian lifted his gaze, his sharp eyes locking onto hers. “Company equity, Brynlee’s child support-you could easily demand three times what you’ve listed.”

Kaia frowned, her tone calm. “I don’t need your compensation. The shares under your name never belonged to me anyway, and standard legal child support is fine for Brynlee.”

Finnian stared at her intensely for a moment before speaking. “I read the agreement very carefully.”

He leaned forward, resting his clasped hands on the table, his jaw tightening. “There are a few clauses we need to discuss.”

“Which ones?” Kaia looked at him, then added, “Do you mind if I record this? It’ll make it easier to go over with my lawyer.”

Finnian flinched slightly, his expression turning frigid. “Kaia, do we really. have to do this?”

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Kaia looked down at her hands, a faint, bitter smile touching her lips. “Finnian, let’s not waste time circling this issue.”

Finnian hadn’t expected her to brush him off so casually. He pressed his lips together. After a long silence, he spoke. “I know I failed in my duties and responsibilities as a husband. I know I couldn’t meet your emotional needs, and I know I made you feel wronged and treated you unfairly. But Kaia, divorce isn’t the solution to everything. Especially not for people like us…”

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