Whats She Overheard in Her Own Marriage novel Chapter 263

Chapter 263

Chapter 263

Because they attended the same elite prep school, Finnian and Noelle shared a car every day. Finnian was already tall for his age, and he made it a habit to carry her backpack for her. At first, Noelle would blush and insist she could do it herself, but Finnian was determined to fulfill his duty as her protector.

He remembered a rainy afternoon when the walk from the classroom to the front gates felt miles long. Finnian shoved his umbrella into Noelle’s hands, hoisted his backpack over his head, and sprinted into the downpour. It was the first time he truly understood that protecting his family was his absolute responsibility.

There was another time at the park when a sudden storm broke out. Neither of the Sanders boys had brought an umbrella, but Noelle, always meticulous, had a small one tucked in her bag.

The three kids huddled beneath it. Rafael held the handle, tilting it entirely toward Noelle and Finnian while his own shoulder got soaked. To keep his older brother from getting drenched, Finnian squeezed closer to the middle. Noelle was sandwiched between them, shielded by two solid, warm walls of protection.

They used to chase butterflies in the estate’s gardens and sneak out at night to catch fireflies. The Sanders Estate had a magnificent French Sycamore in the backyard. In the autumn, its fallen leaves created a brilliant golden carpet that crunched beneath their feet.

Finnian was always the troublemaker, teasing Rafael and Noelle mercilessly before standing under the sycamore tree, laughing loudly as the sunlight danced across his face through the golden canopy. It was a memory etched deeply into Noelle’s mind.

Years later, when Noelle was fifteen and Finnian was eighteen, he left for university. Noelle hugged him, sobbing uncontrollably, begging him not to go.

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Finnian spent hours coaxing her until she finally stopped crying. Before he left, she clumsily slipped a handmade Lavender Sachet into his bag, demanding he never lose it.

Later, she asked him to make her a bookmark.

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around so much. How does Kaia even tolerate you?”

Finnian paused, suddenly realizing his behavior bordered on overbearing. “I don’t boss her around,” he admitted truthfully.

Kaia was the type of woman who didn’t need managing. She was fiercely capable of taking care of herself.

Unlike Noelle, who was often childish and acted entirely on impulse.

“Really?” A surge of sweetness bloomed in Noelle’s chest. It felt like an exclusive indulgence meant only for her.

“Yes,” Finnian nodded. “She’s proud. She doesn’t like being told what to do, and honestly, no one could control her anyway.”

The sweetness in Noelle’s heart instantly curdled.

Was he implying that he didn’t dare try to control Kaia because she wouldn’t let him?

“Kaia is very independent. She knows exactly what she wants. She has highly educated parents, grandparents who adore her, and an older brother who protects her. But me… I feel like I’m surrounded by people, yet in the dead of night, I’m entirely alone,” Noelle sighed, resting her head against the armrest of her wheelchair.

“You’re not alone.” Seeing her so defeated, Finnian crouched down to meet her eyes. “You have me. You have Mom. And didn’t you just reconnect with your biological mother? If you’re feeling lonely, call her.” Noelle’s eyes searched his striking face before she smiled bitterly. “I know. Thank you, Finnian. If it weren’t for your care, I wouldn’t have survived this long.” Her eyes swam with genuine gratitude, masked by fragile vulnerability. “Sometimes, I’m just so terrified. I’m scared of waking up and finding out everyone I love is gone, just like when I was a child. I’m afraid of having nothing left.”

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Finnian frowned. He hated when she spiraled into these dark thoughts.

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