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.

a sudden bout of nausea that disappeared as quickly as it came. Strange. Her

ensuring Amara was okay, Elysia went back to her meeting,

was edged with anger. "What did you say to Liliana

hospital now with contractions," Finnian said.

found her voice again. "Is she at Novus Health? Send

the café, so Amara

confirmed it, and Amara slipped her shoes back on and grabbed her keys, heading out the

wanted to clear things up in front of both of them. It was Kevin's decision not to divorce, not hers, and she

Novus Health, Amara knocked on the hospital room door. A voice from inside called, "Come in," and she

on a pillow, with Finnian sitting attentively by her side,

in her chest, like a needle prick, and she clenched the door frame

said, his expression

about to speak when the pale Liliana lifted herself slightly, speaking first. "Ms. Sullivan, I'm sorry for misunderstanding you

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