Whats She Overheard in Her Own Marriage novel Chapter 264

Chapter 264

“That won’t happen. You’ll never be alone again,” Finnian said softly, his tone meant to soothe.

Noelle composed herself, masking her despair.

Finnian stood up. “I should head back. Kaia can’t handle Brynlee on her own. The kid has been fussy lately.”

Noelle nodded. “I’ll walk you to the door.”

He wanted to tell her to stay put, but she was already maneuvering her wheelchair out of the study.

When they reached the entryway, Finnian began changing into his shoes.

“If I had a child of my own, I wouldn’t be this lonely,” Noelle said suddenly. Finnian froze mid-motion, as if struck by a sudden, heavy memory.

Seeing his towering frame go completely rigid, Noelle immediately feigned guilt. “I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have brought that up. I was just talking nonsense the other day because I was so anxious.”

He turned to look at her, his dark eyes unreadable and deeply complicated.

“I’m heading back,” he finally said, his voice laced with a raspy hoarseness as he opened the door and walked out.

Noelle stared at the closed door until Mrs. Wagner appeared behind her. “Are you alright, Noelle?”

She quickly fixed her expression and hummed an affirmative.

“Are you hungry? I can cook something for you,” the housekeeper offered diligently.

“I have no appetite,” Noelle replied, shaking her head.

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Seeing the heavy burden of secrets written all over Noelle’s face, Mrs. Wagner hesitated, but her curiosity won out. “I know I shouldn’t pry, but earlier, when I saw you and Mr. Sanders in the study…”

Noelle stiffened, her face draining of color.

“Don’t misunderstand, Mrs. Wagner. I was just upset, and he was comforting me…”

“I know, I know,” Mrs. Wagner rushed to say, terrified of angering her. “Don’t worry, I’m not an outsider. I’ve watched you grow up. I would never breathe a word of your private matters to anyone.”

Relieved, Noelle visibly relaxed.

Mrs. Wagner dropped her voice to a conspiratorial whisper. “I know it’s not my place to speak, but from what I saw today… I think you and Finnian are a perfect match.”

Noelle shot her a warning glare, terrified the housekeeper would say something entirely scandalous.

“We all see it, Noelle. He didn’t marry Kaia for love.”

The housekeeper’s bluntness left Noelle speechless.

Unfazed, Mrs. Wagner continued, “Sure, their wedding was a massive spectacle, but when they’re actually together? They don’t act like a married couple. They act like business partners.”

Noelle lowered her head, saying nothing.

It was true. At first, she too believed their marriage was perfectly polite and deeply respectful. They never argued, they never gave each other the cold shoulder, but they also lacked any semblance of passion or romantic tension.

“They’ve been married for seven years,” Mrs. Wagner said after a brief pause. “And we all see it clearly. He only stays with her out of a sense of duty. Kaia is a successful woman, sure, but can a marriage really survive

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a lifetime on conscience alone?”

Noelle’s breathing grew shallow. “Stop, Mrs. Wagner.”

Seeing the unnatural flush creeping up Noelle’s neck, Mrs. Wagner knew exactly what she was doing.

She sighed dramatically. “I know you and Rafael were deeply in love. But he’s gone now, and you’re all alone. You need to start thinking about your own future.”

A sharp pang of grief hit Noelle’s chest.

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“If we’re being honest, Finnian understands you far better than Rafael ever did. You two always closer when you were kids. We all assumed you’d end up marrying Finnian. One look from you, and he knows exactly what you’re thinking and what you need. Over the years, no matter what kind of trouble you were in, he was always the first one to rush to your side. We all saw it.”

Noelle buried her face in her hands, tears slipping through her fingers. Seeing her cry so tragically only validated the housekeeper’s theories. Driven by curiosity, Mrs. Wagner asked, “Why didn’t you marry him? Why did you marry Rafael instead?”

“Don’t ask,” Noelle said, her voice trembling violently. “It was Grandmother’s arrangement. I had no say in it.”

Mrs. Wagner paused. The maids had often gossiped about what happened the morning after Noelle’s twenty-second birthday. They remembered the scream echoing from her bedroom, followed by Rafael walking out, looking devastated and guilty. The marriage was swiftly arranged right after.

“Please, stop talking about it. It doesn’t matter anymore. He has a wife and a child now. How could I possibly fight for him? Grandmother would never allow it.”

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Mrs. Wagner immediately went on the defensive for her. “So what if he has a wife? Is there any actual love between them?”

Noelle froze.

Mrs. Wagner scoffed. “Sure, they have a kid, but it’s a girl, and she was born sick. A marriage like that? I give it a few years before it crumbles.”

Her words struck Noelle right in the heart.