Whats She Overheard in Her Own Marriage novel Chapter 354

Finnian, however, simply swirled his wine and looked at him. “Julian, you go after her.”

“I shouldn’t. You go,” Julian said, knowing his place.

“I’m her brother. Why would I go? You’re the right person for this.” Finnian remained firmly in his seat.

Seeing that Finnian wasn’t going to move, Julian turned and sprinted out the door.

Finnian’s hand went completely still. A second later, he knocked back his wine in a single gulp, poured himself another half–glass, and stared at it, lost in his own thoughts.

Noelle had no idea how she made it outside. All she remembered was standing by the door, hearing the words fall from Finnian’s lips. He actually wanted to set her up with Julian.

How could he be so willing to let her go?

Noelle reached down and touched her lower stomach, her running suddenly coming to a halt. Tears spilled over her lashes, tracing heavy. silent lines down her cheeks.

Stepping out of the elevator, she found herself on a busy street. The fight entirely drained from her body, she kept her head down and walked aimlessly. The dim yellow streetlights stretched her shadow long across the pavement

Her mind was completely blank. She couldn’t process the reality of what just happened.

Finally, exhausted and unable to take another step, she slowly crouched down by the curb like an abandoned puppy.

When Julian burst out of the building, he frantically scanned the street.

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Spotting a small figure huddled under a streetlamp, his heart clenched. He sprinted toward her.

Breathless, he slowed his pace as he approached.

Noelle was curled into herself, her arms wrapped tight around her knees,

her face buried. Her shoulders shook violently as she wept in total

silence.

An invisible hand squeezed Julian’s chest. He walked up quietly and stopped beside her.

Sensing someone near, Noelle caught a scent on the breeze–it wasn’t the one she was desperately hoping for. She slowly lifted her head and saw Julian standing awkwardly over her, his expression full of heartbreak.

“Julian…” Her voice was a ragged whisper. Her eyes were swollen and red, her makeup completely ruined by her tears.

Seeing her look so devastatingly fragile sent a pang of sharp pain through Julian. He crouched down beside her.

“You heard everything?”

“Yeah.” Noelle lowered her head again, seemingly ashamed to let him see

her like this.

“I’m sorry. I had no idea Finnian asked us to dinner to talk about this. I only found out when he… If this hurt you, I’m so sorry.”

Noelle bit her lower lip, remaining silent as her tears continued to fall.

“I’m sorry, Julian,” Noelle said, taking a deep breath and slowly standing

1. up.

Julian gave a self–deprecating smile and shook his head. “You don’t need to apologize to me. You know I only ever want you to be happy.”

Noelle pulled out a tissue and gently dabbed her eyes. “I know how good you are to me. I’ve always known.”

Julian looked down, a quiet smile on his lips. It felt as though his long, Unrequited crush had finally come to an end.

“Julian, do you know who my heart belongs to?” Noelle asked suddenly

Julian stiffened, his gaze fixed on her. His voice dropped to a rough whisper. “Yeah. I know.”

A bitter smile touched her lips. “Too bad I didn’t get what I wanted. The moment he decided to hand me over to you, I… I knew it was over.”

Julian looked at her sorrowful face. His eyes held nothing but gentle compassion. There was no blame, no disappointment, only

understanding.

‘Noelle, there’s nothing wrong with loving someone. We all know you love Finnian. You don’t have to apologize to me for that. If anything, my

‘eelings have only been a burden to you.”

More tears spilled from Noelle’s red, rabbit–like eyes.

Thank you,” she whispered, biting her lip. “Tell him I’m skipping dinner. ‘m going home.”

Let me drive you.”

No, I’m fine. Go back upstairs and keep him company.” Noelle turned and walked toward the parking lot.

Julian followed silently, acting as her quiet protector until he watched her get into her car and drive away. Only then did he turn back to the building. Finnian had closed the door to the private room. He was leaning back in nis chair, slowly smoking a cigarette.

Seeing Julian walk back in alone, he stubbed it out. “How is she?”

“She was heartbroken. She went home.”

Finnian gave a brief nod.

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Julian sat back down and slammed the rest of his wine in one gulp.

He then shot Finnian a furious glare. “You shouldn’t have tried to set her up with me. You know exactly who she loves. What you did was no different than twisting a knife in her heart!”

Finnian’s handsome brow furrowed. “Julian, I just wanted to give you two

a chance.”

‘I don’t need that kind of chance. Finnian, haven’t you always been so protective of her? Why the sudden change of heart? Why push her toward me?” Julian locked eyes with him, stubbornly demanding an

answer.

Finnian flinched as if he had been lashed with a whip. A flash of agony crossed his face, but he buried it instantly. He let out a self–deprecating laugh. “Julian, you seem to have forgotten one minor detail. I’m married.”