Whats She Overheard in Her Own Marriage novel Chapter 372

Chapter 372

Chapter 372

“Celine has to head back home for an emergency, sweetie,” Kaia said, smoothing her daughter’s hair. “You’re stuck with just me for the rest of the trip.”

“Oh,” Brynlee murmured, looking disappointed.

Kaia pulled her into a hug and told her to say goodbye.

At eleven-thirty, Kaia’ led Brynlee down to the hotel lobby. Finnian was sitting at a corner table, casually sipping coffee as if he’d been waiting for them all morning.

“Dad!” Brynlee squealed, sprinting into his arms. “Guess what? Celine had to go home for an emergency!”

Finnian paused, his gaze shifting to Kaia. “Your friend left?”

Kaia nodded. “Yes. Work emergency. I’ye decided to book a flight back for tonight as well.”

A flicker of satisfaction flashed in Finnian’s eyes. “Take my private jet. I’m heading back today too.”

“Yay! Mom, let’s fly with Dad!” Brynlee had no idea about the silent war waging between her parents. In her innocent mind, they were simply a family.

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Kaia lowered her gaze, pressing her lips together in a tight line.

“If you fly commercial, you’ll have to deal with layovers,” Finnian pointed out, his tone thoroughly reasonable. “It’ll add at least six hours to the trip You really want to drag Brynlee through that?”

Kaia glared at him. She desperately wanted to tell him to take Brynlee on the jet while she flew commercial, but she couldn’t say that in front of their daughter.

“Mom, please? Let’s go together. Please!” Sensing the tension, Brynlee

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grabbed Kaia’s hand, looking up with huge, pleading eyes.

Finnian wasn’t in the best mood either. Seeing Kaia so determined to keep her distance, he decided to push her buttons. “What, are you too scared to fly with me?”

Kaia stopped dead, staring at him.

“I mean, if you’re intimidated, I won’t force you…”

Kaia glanced at her daughter, then back at him. She saw exactly what he was doing. He was baiting her.

“How old are you, Finnian?”

He just smirked.

“You know reverse psychology is incredibly childish, right?” she fired

back.

Finnian didn’t take offense. His smile only widened. “I know. But I still want you and Brynlee on my plane. So?”

Kaia rolled her eyes at his sheer audacity. “Fine. How soon can we leave?” “Three o’clock.”

Kaia gave a stiff nod.

A triumphant gleam flickered in Finnian’s eyes before he hid it away.

Over lunch, Finnian casually mentioned Josephine’s upcoming seventieth birthday. Kaia recalled the older woman mentioning it vaguely before, though she hadn’t given an exact date.

“Next month?” Kaia mused. Josephine had always been decent to her; it was only right to prepare a proper gift.

“Yeah, I’ll take care of the present from both of us,” Finnian offered.

“Handle your own gift,” Kaia replied coolly. “I’ll figure out mine.”

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Finnian’s fork paused. He stared at her for two long seconds, his

expression darkening slightly, but Kaia ignored him, turning her attention back to making sure Brynlee finished her vegetables.

At three sharp, the jet took off.

The cabin was luxuriously spacious, featuring fully reclining leather seats and a lounge area. A polished flight attendant offered them drinks; Kaia simply asked for a black coffee.

Brynlee’s initial excitement faded as soon as they hit cruising altitude. Cuddled securely in Finnian’s arms, she quickly fell fast asleep.

Kaia opened some downloaded research papers on her phone, immersing herself in the data to avoid conversation.

As they soared above the clouds, golden sunlight poured through the As they soared above the clouds, gol window, bathing half of Kaia’s face in a warm glow.

From where Finnian sat, her profile looked stunningly serene.

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