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?

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

on the brink of divorce; there

something I

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

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

you feeling okay?" Amara's

empty. Why don't you two stay here for a while? It'll be a perfect time for you to start

herself to refuse him outright, so she lowered

Finnian. "When are we going

with the divorce

until Grandpa's

"Alright."

family three years ago. She genuinely cared about his well-being and had no objections to

night, under Kevin's watchful eye, they found themselves sharing