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

brink of divorce;

there's something I

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

it seemed like his chest might burst. Startled, Amara and

okay?"

ol' house is just so empty. Why don't

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

to Finnian. "When

with the divorce papers, and they had never discussed it

wait until Grandpa's medical results are in and see

"Alright."

family three years ago. She genuinely cared about his well-being and had

eye, they found themselves sharing a