Whats She Overheard in Her Own Marriage novel Chapter 281

Chapter 281

Fed’s sectional rats seemed to crumbl completely at his mother’s words. He froze in she fryer of disapprintment and vulnerability crossing his features

#ew all along. Despite his embarrassment, Simon realized there was no point in hiding

Rus fatis from her anymore

To sruthors lately that her relationship with her husband isn’t doing so well. Is it true?” Mrs. Can Audiery leaned into the gossip.

“Where did you hear that?” Simon asked, genuinely surprised.

From your distant great aunt, Mrs. Quinn replied easily. “She knows everything going on in high society She also mentioned that the second Sanders son and their adopted daughter are childhood Sweethearts. Now that the eldest son, Rafael, is gone, Noelle isn’t going to spend the rest of her life firmly planted in the Sanders family and clearly refuses to marry an outsider. If Finnian orce… well, it wouldn’t be the first time a man stepped up to marry his late brother’s

It might raise a few eyebrows, but they aren’t blood relatives. If you ask me, if there’s mutual affection between those two, it’s highly likely to happen.”

Simon’s heart sank as he listened. He stared out into the night, his eyes filled with a deep, suffocating

ache

Had Kaia truly been unloved for the entire seven years of her marriage?

Noelle Lawrence had always been a wedge between Kaia and Finnian.

“Why did Kaia even marry Finnian in the first place? Was she just after the Sanders family’s wealth and status?” Mrs. Quinn couldn’t help but voice her doubts.

No matter how capable Kaia was, she came from an ordinary background. A top-tier family like the Sanders wouldn’t normally choose her. Sure, Kaia’s expertise filled a critical gap in their

pharmaceutical business, but why marry her if he didn’t love her? Tying her down with a loveless marriage was fundamentally unfair.

“Mom, Kaia isn’t like that,” Simon defended her, his tone somber. “From what I know of her, she is absolutely not the type of woman to chase after money or fame.”

Mrs. Quinn looked surprised, then mused, “If she isn’t after the money, then she must have been after the man. She actually loves Finnian?”

The words felt like a physical blow to Simon’s chest. He stared down at the floor, remaining silent for a long time.

Seeing her son’s reaction, Mrs. Quinn knew she had guessed right.

“Well, it makes sense. The Sanders brothers are both exceptional men-handsome, capable, and charismatic. It’s hard for any woman not to fall for them.” Mrs. Quinn had met them before; they were undeniably striking, composed, and distinguished.

“Mom, if Kaia divorces him…. I want to pursue her. Do I have your blessing?” Simon asked softly finally breaking the silence.

Chapter 281

Mrs. Quinn reached out and patted his arm. “If you can win over a woman like her. I’d be absolu thrilled. A girl with her beauty and brilliance is rare to find. I’m just worried it won’t be easy for you. She must have plenty of admirers.”

Hearing his mother’s approval, Simon felt a massive weight lift from his shoulders. He smiled. There will definitely be competition, but I’m going to give it my all.”

Seeing the bright spark in her son’s eyes, Mrs. Quinn knew Kaia was the one for him. If he didn’t for her now, he would regret it for the rest of his life.

“Alright, but wait until their divorce is finalized. Don’t make any moves just yet. A woman’s reputation is everything, and we don’t want anyone accusing Kaia of infidelity while she’s still legally married” Raised in a prominent family herself, Mrs. Quinn was deeply principled and knew how to guide her

son.

“I will,” Simon nodded. He knew exactly where the boundaries were.

Meanwhile, Kaia drove back to her apartment with Brynlee. The little girl had fallen asleep on the way. As Kaia carried her inside, she saw several urgent work notifications lighting up her phone.

Layla quickly hurried over to take the sleeping child, allowing Kaia a moment to respond to her work messages. She was incredibly grateful she had asked Layla to move in; without her, managing everything alone would have been impossible.

Finnian hadn’t replied to her message. Kaia had half-expected to hear his excuses, but true to form, he chose not to confront it directly. It was his signature cold treatment.

By Friday afternoon, Noelle had plans for a dinner gathering with friends. Just minutes before she was set to leave the office, Ava called. “Noelle, Josephine would like to treat you to dinner tonight. She said she has something to discuss with you.”

Noelle’s stomach plummeted at the mention of Josephine. A terrible sense of foreboding washed over her.

Since the press conference incident, Noelle had kept a strictly low profile, barely even setting foot in the main estate. She had assumed the matriarch was done holding grudges.

But clearly, the trouble wasn’t over.

“Of course. Did Grandmother mention what it was about? Should I prepare anything?” Noelle asked, keeping her tone sweet and gentle.

“No need. Just meet her at The Oak Grove restaurant at six-thirty,” Ava replied.

Knowing she couldn’t escape it, Noelle braced herself and canceled her evening plans with her friends.

She knocked on the private dining room door and entered at Josephine’s command.

To her shock, Josephine wasn’t alone. Sitting at the table was an elderly couple Noelle immediately recognized-the elders of the Rhodes family. Her chest tightened in panic.