Under the Veil I Rule

Chapter 10

Liliana clenched her jaw, practically steaming with anger. But she quickly composed herself, pulling a few napkins to dab away the coffee stain on her face. Her movements were slow and elegant.

"Amara, whether I said the truth or not, you know it pretty well. And for the record, I'm not a homewrecker. You can ask Finn yourself if you don't believe me."

With that, Liliana shot her a disdainful look, picked up her handbag, and left with an air of sophistication.

Elysia watched her retreating figure, cussing out fiercely, "That wretch is such a hypocrite. How shameless!" Amara pressed her lips together tightly, choosing to stay silent.

The fact that Liliana suggested she ask Finnian whether she was the other woman implied that Liliana was confident Finnian would defend her. Their relationship must be strong.

Suddenly, Amara clutched her stomach, feeling a wave of discomfort. "Ely, I'm not feeling well."

"What's wrong?" Elysia asked, alarmed, quickly steadying Amara by the arm.

shook her head. It was just a sudden bout of nausea that disappeared as quickly as it came. Strange. Her stomach had

went

soon as she stepped through the door, her phone buzzed. She answered it, "Hello?" "Amara," Finnian's voice was edged with anger. "What did you say to

now with contractions," Finnian said. "The baby almost

she found her voice again. "Is she

hospital to the café, so Amara guessed Liliana

enough, Finnian confirmed it, and Amara slipped her shoes back on and grabbed her keys, heading

of both of them. It was Kevin's decision not to divorce, not hers,

hospital room door. A voice from inside called, "Come

Finnian sitting attentively

pang in her chest, like a needle prick, and

said, his expression

pale Liliana lifted herself slightly, speaking first. "Ms. Sullivan, I'm sorry for misunderstanding you

frowned. "What