Whats She Overheard in Her Own Marriage novel Chapter 398

Chapter 398

The words hit Finnian hard: He hadn’t fully processed the harsh realities of the situation himself. He had only focused on the comfort of knowing Rafael’s legacy would survive, without confronting the massive logistical and emotional toll of raising fatherless children.

“Earlier, I saw a little girl in the next room trip and fall. She was crying so hard, but her dad just crouched down next to her, comforting her, encouraging her, teaching her how to handle the pain and avoid getting hurt again. If my babies fall… if they hit a wall who is going to teach them to be brave? Who will help them overcome it?” Tears rolled silently down Noelle’s cheeks as she brilliantly weaponized her anxieties about the future.

Finnian fell silent. It was a brutal, very real obstacle that couldn’t be ignored.

“Don’t worry. They won’t just have you. They have an entire family. If you’re ever struggling to guide them, I’ll be there to help. Mom will be there, Grandmother will be there. We will all make sure they grow up strong. You aren’t doing this alone,” Finnian offered, struggling to find the perfect words. But seeing the sheer terror and despair in her eyes convinced him she needed absolute reassurance to keep moving forward.

“I know… I know you’ll help. But I’m still… I’m just not ready to be a single mother. Finnian, I’m terrified. I’m so scared that instead of loving them, I’m just setting them up for a lifetime of pain.” Noelle looked utterly defeated, burying her face in her arms as her voice dissolved into a pathetic, broken whisper.

“Noelle, please stop crying. We’ll figure this out together. I promise you, you won’t be raising them alone. You have family.” Terrified that her distress would trigger another medical scare, Finnian leaned in closer. “Hey, look at me. It’s okay. The doctor said you need to stay calm. For the babies’ sake, you have to be strong.”

Chapter 398

Knowing exactly when to pull back, Noelle wiped her tears away and nodded meekly. “Thank you, Finnian. Thank you for always knowing what to say. When I’m spiraling, just having you here makes all the fear disappear.”

As she sniffled, Finnian grabbed a tissue and gently handed it to her. “Dry your eyes. Stop letting your imagination run wild, and just focus on resting.”

Wiping her face, Noelle asked softly, “Finnian, how are things at the company? What’s the latest with Cytogene?”

Seeing no reason to hide it, Finnian told her about the upcoming business trip to Europe with Kaia.

Noelle froze, looking up at him with wide, innocent eyes. “Finnian, since the project has already been handed over to Veridian, and Kaia is more than capable of leading the charge, shouldn’t you feel comfortable letting her handle it? Could you… maybe stay behind?”

Finnian was caught off guard, a slight frown touching his lips. “This is strictly business. Even with Kaia as the lead, Cytogene expects me there to finalize the details. I have to go.”

“I know.” Noelle lowered her head, her fingers tightly clutching the blanket. “It’s just… I haven’t been sleeping well, and my body feels so fragile. I’m terrified of being alone… Right now, only you, Dexter, and Martha know I’m pregnant. If something goes wrong while you’re thousands of miles away, who am I supposed to call?”

Her voice shrank to a desperate, trembling whisper, leaving her staring up at him in utter helplessness.

“Noelle, I think it’s time we tell Mom. Let her stay here and take care of you.”

Finnian was genuinely worried about her, but the European negotiations couldn’t be delayed for another second.

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Watching Kaia conquer the room, Finnian couldn’t help but remember Neelle’s disastrous negotiations. Her team had crumbled under Cytogene’s scrutiny, stammering out pathetic excuses and completely folding under the pressure. Finnian lowered his head, a dark,

self-deprecating smile pulling at his lips before he shook the thought

away.

Once the summit concluded, Cytogene’s Global VP of R&D treated the team to a luxurious dinner. By the time they finished, the sun had fully set, casting a deep, tranquil silence over the city.

Kaia fell asleep in the back of the town car on the ride to the hotel. She had carried the entire negotiation on her back and was physically decimated. Finnian sat beside her, watching her sleep with her arms crossed defensively over her chest. Her slender frame housed an infinite amount of power, but right now, stripped of her armor in the quiet dark, she was just a woman desperate for a moment of grace.

Finnian glanced out the window at the glowing streetlights. The soft golden beams spilled across Kaia’s flawless skin, highlighting the thick, fan-like lashes that shielded her piercing eyes.

Without even realizing it, Finnian shifted his body slightly closer to hers. When the driver took a sharp turn, Kaia, lost in a deep, heavy sleep, naturally tilted toward the right. Her head fell gently onto Finnian’s left shoulder, and she remained there, sleeping soundly for the rest of the

ride.

“Kaia, we’re here,” a low, husky voice finally murmured against her ear.