Under the Veil I Rule

Chapter 4

At that evening, Amara received a call from Kevin Everly, inviting her over for dinner at the family estate. Without hesitation, she made her way there.

Upon entering the house, she was surprised to see Finnian was also present. It was unusual since he typically made himself scarce whenever she visited, perhaps deliberately avoiding her.-

Ignoring Finnian, she walked straight to Kevin. "Grandpa, I'm here."

"Oh, Ama, there you are! Let me have a look at you," Kevin said, reaching out his hand.

"My friend dropped by earlier with a figurine of St. Nicholas, and I decided to keep it. When are you and Finn going to give me a great-grandchild? I'd love nothing more than to hold one in my arms."

A great-grandchild?

thought made Amara feel a wave of nausea, which she quickly suppressed. Her eyes drifted to the St. Nicholas figurine on the table, and

divorce; there wasn't

there's something I

with Finnian there. With resolve, Amara began, "Actually, the two of us have

erupted into a fit of coughing so violent it seemed like his chest might burst. Startled, Amara and Finnian rushed to support him

what's wrong? Are you feeling okay?" Amara's voice was

left, this big ol' house is just so empty. Why don't you two stay here for a while? It'll be a perfect time for you to

intense that Amara couldn't bring herself to refuse him outright, so she lowered her

Finnian. "When are we going to tell

was Will who had approached her with the divorce papers, and

wait until Grandpa's medical results are in and see how he is. He hasn't

"Alright."

since she married into the Everly family

watchful eye, they found themselves