Whats She Overheard in Her Own Marriage novel Chapter 29

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“How can you be so sure?” Elaine thought her son was being a bit dense. Any woman would struggle to just turn a blind eye to this.

“Mom, don’t worry. I said I’d handle it, and I will.” Finnian clearly didn’t want to discuss Kaia’s feelings.

“Alright, just make sure you talk to Kaia. Tell her not to hold grudges against Noelle.” Elaine’s sympathies were entirely with her tragic daughter–in–law.

“There’s no need. She’s always been reasonable.” With that, Finnian stood up and headed upstairs.

He walked into the guest room. Brynlee was playing with her toys on the bed, and the sound of running water came from the bathroom.

Finnian lay on his side, playing with Brynlee.

“Daddy, when are you and Mommy going to give me a little brother and sister?” Brynlee suddenly

blurted out.

She looked at Finnian dead serious. “All my friends at school have a little brother or sister. I’m the only one who doesn’t.”

Finnian gently stroked his daughter’s head. “So, do you want a little brother or a little sister?”

“I want both! Can you give me two at the same time?” Brynlee asked, her big, dark eyes wide with

sincerity.

Finnian instantly burst out laughing. “That might be a little difficult.”

“Why? Then you need to go kiss Mommy right now! Kiss her a bunch of times… then I’ll get two!”

Finnian was cracking up at his daughter’s logic.

Kaia, who was just about to walk out of the bathroom, heard the entire exchange. Her hand froze on the doorknob.

“Alright, Daddy will work hard to give Brynlee a little brother or sister,” Finnian promised with a smile.

Kaia’s heart plummeted. At the memorial service, she had clearly heard Noelle tell him on the third floor that she didn’t plan on having any more children. How could Finnian promise Brynlee a sibling so easily?

“Then I’m going to go ask Mommy if she agrees!” Brynlee started bouncing happily on the bed.

“Brynlee, don’t tell Mommy about this yet.” Finnian quickly sat up to catch his jumping daughter, keeping his voice low.

“Why not?” Brynlee blinked.

Finnian gave a simple excuse: “Let’s keep it a secret from Mommy for now, so we can give her a big surprise later.”

Brynlee’s eyes lit up. “Okay! We’ll make it a surprise for Mommy!”

Finnian had just thrown out the word “surprise” because he didn’t know how else to keep his

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daughter’s mouth shut.

Hearing movement from the bathroom, both father and daughter looked over.

Kaia had finished washing her hair and was stepping out to find the hairdryer.

“I’ll dry it for you.”

Seeing the hairdryer by the closet, Finnian walked over and grabbed it.

Normally, Kaia would sit on the sofa going through work emails on her iPad, and Finnian would stand behind her, blow–drying her long, dark hair.

“No need.” Kaia took the hairdryer from him and walked back into the bathroom.

Finnian followed her in, watching her in the mirror as she started drying her own hair.

Kaia’s hair was naturally thick and dark, much healthier than most. She was also born with a flawless, porcelain complexion. Even after having a child, her skin was radiant and smooth. The harsh bathroom light did nothing to dull her glow; if anything, it highlighted the effortless, breathtaking elegance she wore like a second skin.

Finnian watched her in the mirror for a moment before stepping back out because Brynlee was calling for him again.

“Daddy, let’s all sleep together tonight!” Brynlee hugged one of his arms. “We haven’t slept together in so long. I want both of you to stay with me tonight.”

“Okay, Daddy will go take a shower and then I’ll come back.” Finnian patted her arm. “Let go for now, I’ll be back as fast as I can.”

“Okay!” Brynlee released him.

After her shower, Kaia turned off the main lights in the room, leaving only a small nightlight on.

Brynlee snuggled into her arms, listening as Kaia made up a funny story about an animal race.

About ten minutes later, the bedroom door opened, and Finnian’s tall frame appeared in the doorway.

He was wearing a silk robe, the belt tied loosely. In the dim light, he exuded a mature, intimidatingly attractive presence.

“Brynlee asked me to sleep here.” Finnian lay down on the other side of the bed as he spoke.

“Daddy, come closer!” Brynlee, who was almost asleep, waved her little hand.

Finnian moved closer gently, reaching out to stroke his daughter’s soft hair. “Go to sleep, baby.”

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