Whats She Overheard in Her Own Marriage novel Chapter 239

Chapter 239

Chapter 239

Kaia froze and immediately looked at Brynlee. The little girl’s eyes widened with pure excitement. “Mom, are we getting a new house? Yay! I want to live in your new house!”

Kaia had been terrified the news would traumatize her daughter, but Brynlee’s brain clearly worked differently. Her first reaction was unbridled joy.

Finnian hadn’t expected that reaction either. His jaw tightened slightly.

Before Kaia could answer, Elaine shot Finnian a furious glare. “You’re her husband, and you’re just letting her throw a tantrum? Regardless of whether it’s for work or something else, living apart for too long destroys a marriage.”

Kaia turned to Finnian, her eyes screaming, Your family, your problem. Fix

Finnian read her expression instantly. He set down his fork, his movements calm and composed. “Mom, she’s not throwing a tantrum. Veridian is at a critical juncture right now. As the head of R&D, her workload is immense. Wasting two hours a day on a commute would seriously impact her progress.”

“That doesn’t mean she has to move out completely! And without even consulting the elders?” Elaine’s voice rose sharply. “What will people think? The daughter-in-law of the Sanders family moves into staff housing? People will say we’re mistreating her.”

Brynlee, taking tiny sips of her soup, frowned. “Grandma, Mom just wants a new house. Why does she have to listen to what random people say? They don’t give Mom money, so why do they get to be bossy?”

Elaine practically choked. Staring at her fiercely loyal granddaughter, she was entirely at a loss for words.

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Noelle sat quietly beside Elaine, picking at her rice.

Since she was now officially recognized as the eldest daughter-in-law of the Sanders family, Elaine loved having her around. She practically lived at the estate every weekend. Dressed in elegant, soft loungewear, her hair tied back simply, she looked like the epitome of domestic perfection.

Secretly, Noelle was thrilled by the argument. She wanted nothing more than for Kaia to move out and put an end to any marital intimacy between her and Finnian.

“Mom, don’t be mad,” Noelle chimed in softly. “You’ve known Kaia for years. She’s incredibly ambitious. In the modern world, that’s not a bad thing. Independent women always prioritize their careers.”

On the surface, Noelle sounded like she was defending Kaia. In reality, she was pouring gasoline on the fire.

Every elite family knew that a woman prioritizing her career meant she was neglecting her domestic duties.

High-powered career women didn’t play the role of the dutiful housewife; they built their own empires.

Right on cue, Elaine’s face darkened further. “Ambitious? It doesn’t matter how successful a woman is-if she neglects her family, she’s a failure. She is Mrs. Sanders. Doesn’t she know her place by now?”

Kaia’s expression turned frigid. Underneath the table, the pointed toe of her stiletto slammed into Finnian’s calf. It was a clear warning: Put out this fire now, or I’m starting a war.

Finnian flinched at the sharp pain, looking up to meet Kaia’s blazing eyes. He spoke instantly. “Mom, this was a mutual decision. She wants to focus on her career, and I fully support her.”

Elaine froze, her breathing turning jagged. “Finnian, do you hear what you’re saying?”

“I do.” Finnian’s eyes flicked over to Noelle, Noelle’s heart dropped the

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moment she met his gaze. He had seen right through her little instigation.

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