Whats She Overheard in Her Own Marriage novel Chapter 259

Veridian was just a transition phase for Kaia. The next stop could very well be some other man’s house.

Refusing to admit defeat, Finnian kept the polite smile plastered on his face. “Grandmother, Kaia isn’t like that. She has her reasons for moving out. As her husband, the right thing to do is respect her decisions.”

Josephine was mildly surprised by the response.

But wasn’t it a bit too late to start playing the ‘good husband‘ now?

She sat in silence for a moment before standing up. “Fine. Since you clearly know what it takes to be a proper husband, I suggest your actions match your words. Don’t say one thing and do another. As for Kaia, I’m making this clear right now: she is, and always will be, my number one choice for a granddaughter–in–law. You better keep a close eye on her.”

She walked to the door, pausing without looking back. “Finnian, don’t wait until you’ve truly lost something to regret it. I’ve lived a long time, and I understand this lesson far better than you do.”

The door clicked shut. Finnian stood by his desk, his gaze dangerously dark.

His grandmother’s parting words sat like a lead weight on his chest. Kaia was her absolute

favorite.

On her fourth day in the hospital, Noelle returned to the Aethelstan office, being pushed in a wheelchair by Wendy Vance.

The receptionists immediately stood up, a few rushing over eagerly to help. Noelle smiled warmly and waved them off. “No need, just focus on your work.”

Looking at Noelle’s still–pale face, Wendy whispered her concerns. “Ms. Lawrence, your cast hasn’t even been taken off yet. The doctor said you need at least two more weeks before you can walk.”

“I couldn’t wait to get back,” Noelle replied. “This company can’t function without me.”

Wendy smiled and nodded enthusiastically. “Of course! You’re the captain of this ship. Without you leading the way, Aethelstan would completely veer off course. We desperately need you here.”

“You always know exactly what to say,” Noelle chuckled. “You’ve been running around taking care of me and keeping an eye on the company these past few days. I’ll make sure you get a hefty bonus this month.”

At the mention of a bonus, Wendy’s eyes lit up. “Thank you so much, Ms. Lawrence! It’s truly a blessing to work for you.”

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Around 11:30 AM, Wendy escorted a neatly dressed, older woman into the General Manager’s office.

“Mrs. Wagner?” Noelle was genuinely surprised to see the Sanders‘ housekeeper here.

Mrs. Wagner held up a tiered lunchbox, her face beaming. “Miss Sanders, Mr. Sanders asked me to bring you this lunch. He also instructed me to handle all your daily needs from now on. I was wondering if it’s alright for me to move into your apartment to look after you?”

Noelle blinked in shock. Just then, she checked her phone and saw a text from Finnian.

“You’re hurt and need someone to help out around the house. Mrs. Wagner is efficient and has been with the family for years. Keep her with you.”

Reading his attentive words, a triumphant smile touched Noelle’s lips.

She looked up at Mrs. Wagner with a gentle expression. “Yes, Finnían mentioned he was sending you over. I’ve been under your care for years, Mrs. Wagner. Of course, I’d be thrilled to have you.”

Thrilled by the acceptance, Mrs. Wagner quickly set the lunchbox on the desk. “Miss Sanders, here is your lunch. It’s all your favorites. You can give me your keys now, and I’ll head over to the apartment to start cleaning.”

“Perfect!” Noelle handed over her keys and the entry code. Then, she pulled a bank card from her drawer. “There’s half a million in here. I’ll be relying on you from now on.”

Overjoyed, Mrs. Wagner took the card, her face the picture of absolute loyalty. “Oh, Miss Sanders, you shouldn’t have! Taking care of you is my job. Thank you so much!”

Smiling, Noelle dismissed her. She rolled her wheelchair closer to the desk and opened the lunchbox. The rich aroma hit her instantly. It was packed with her favorite nutritious stews and delicate dishes.

Because Josephine despised her, Noelle had already told Elaine she would minimize her visits to the Sanders estate. Finnian must have guessed she wouldn’t want to go back there after the press conference fiasco, so he had thoughtfully dispatched Mrs. Wagner to take care of her.

He was so incredibly considerate.

As Noelle traced the edge of the lunchbox, a vicious wave of resentment surged in her eyes. refused to acknowledge a single good thing about her, humiliating her at every

That old hag turn. In what universe was she inferior to Kaia?

Noelle’s fingers curled so tightly her knuckles turned white. The sting grounded her, helping her rein in her fury.

She knew that the more anxious she felt, the more she had to stay composed. She couldn’t

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panic and make the situation worse. If the old crone hated her, she would simply stay out of sight for now.

The old woman already had one foot in the grave. Soon enough, that obstacle would vanish permanently. When that day came, who could possibly stop her from claiming her true love? Noelle picked up her phone and snapped several aesthetic shots of the lavish lunch and

tive stew. She uploaded them directly to her social media feed, restricting the

to a select few–Kaia included.

oldly typed out the caption: “A little care package from him. Feels just like those lazy moons from our youth.”

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