Whats She Overheard in Her Own Marriage novel Chapter 90

Around 3:00 PM, Finnian brought Brynlee over to Jane. “Mom, Brynlee needs a nap. Could you keep an eye on her?”

Jane, who had been chatting with some aunts, immediately took Brynlee into her arms. Seeing the little girl’s drooping eyelids, she smiled warmly. “Don’t worry, I’ve got her. Are you heading out, Finnian?”

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Silas was also in attendance. Dressed in a relaxed suit, he exuded a casual charm, sporting his usual playful smile. He had brought a gift for Brynlee, and he currently had the little girl giggling uncontrollably.

“Everyone is here. Let’s begin,” Josephine announced, her face darkening as she noted the empty chairs.

“Grandmother, my dad isn’t here yet!” Brynlee piped up loudly, her chin resting in her little hands just as the room fell silent.

“Where is Finnian?” Josephine couldn’t hold back her anger anymore. She put down her fork and glared at Elaine. “It’s the holidays. It’s a major family gathering. I don’t care how busy the company is; he has no excuse for missing this.”

Elaine looked stricken, scrambling for an excuse. “Mom, I just spoke to him. He… he had a sudden, critical overseas video conference. He said he’ll try to get back as soon as he can.”

“Is that so?” Josephine’s rhetorical question sent a chill down Elaine’s spine.

Elaine forced a smile. “Let’s just eat, Mom, before the food gets cold.”

Seeing everyone waiting, Josephine suppressed her temper. “Fine. Eat, drink, and be merry. Happy holidays.”

Everyone raised their glasses and exchanged festive greetings.

Silas, seated next to Kaia, raised his glass toward Josephine with a smile. “Grandmother, wishing you excellent health and a long, happy life.”

Josephine’s expression softened as she picked up her teacup. “You’re a good boy. I hear your new venture, Veridian Future, is already making waves.”

Silas chuckled, replying smoothly, “It’s all thanks to you, the conglomerate’s support, and Kaia’s technical expertise. It’s definitely not a one–man show.”

Josephine nodded approvingly. “Kaia will need your support at Veridian. You’re a Sanders, too. Work together and build the company up.”

Silas nodded eagerly. “Don’t worry, Grandmother. Since we’re a startup, I really rely on Kaia’s expertise. We’ll definitely work hard. My cousin handles the massive conglomerate business, so Veridian is just small potatoes. Not causing trouble for him is the best way we can help.”

Josephine pointed at Silas with a smile. “You always know exactly what to say.”

The guests mingled, toasting and chatting. Kaia made sure Brynlee was fed and happy, but whenever her eyes drifted to that empty seat, she couldn’t stop the familiar sting in her chest.

“Mommy, where did Dad go? Why isn’t he back yet?” Brynlee looked miserable as she walked

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to the bathroom. Everyone was here except her dad, and she felt incredibly let down.

“He’s probably just busy with work. Be patient, okay?” Kaia comforted her softly.

“He has to work on such an important day? He has the worst luck,” Brynlee muttered, using a phrase she must have picked up somewhere.

Kaia’s lips twitched in a joyless smile. “He doesn’t have bad luck. He’s got it all figured out.” He was just getting the best of both worlds, maintaining a perfect family while keeping his little side project happy.

“He does have bad luck! There’s all this yummy food and he doesn’t get to eat any of it because he’s working.” Brynlee tapped her smartwatch. “Nope. I feel bad for him. I’m going

to call him.”

“Brynlee, don’t-” Kaia tried to stop her, but the little girl had already dialed the number.

It rang for a while with no answer.

Brynlee blinked her big, dark eyes. “Daddy’s being silly. Why isn’t he picking up?”

Just as Kaia was about to tell her to hang up, a soft, familiar female voice came through the speaker. “Brynlee? Are you looking for

your dad?”