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?

out of some psychological effect, the thought made Amara feel a wave of nausea, which she quickly suppressed. Her eyes drifted to the St. Nicholas

brink of divorce; there wasn't going to be

I need to tell

was time to face facts, especially with Finnian there. With resolve, Amara began, "Actually, the two of us have already

seemed like his chest might burst.

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

Why don't you two stay here for a while? It'll be

hopeful gaze was so intense that Amara couldn't bring herself

she turned to Finnian. "When are we going

her with the divorce papers, and

wait until Grandpa's medical results are in

"Alright."

the only person who had treated her kindly since she married into the Everly family three years ago. She genuinely

watchful eye, they found themselves