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?

suppressed. Her eyes drifted to the St. Nicholas figurine on the table, and she

were on the brink of divorce; there wasn't going to be a

I need to tell

to face facts, especially with Finnian there. With resolve, Amara

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

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

since Grace 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 start

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

room, she turned to Finnian. "When are we going to

who had approached her with the divorce papers, and they

his face half-shadowed by the light. "Let's wait until Grandpa's medical results are in and see how he is. He hasn't

"Alright."

family three years ago. She genuinely cared

watchful eye, they