Under the Veil I Rule

Chapter 11

Finnian wore a troubled expression. A month ago, he had been ensnared in a trap, only to be rescued by Liliana, because of which, she was pregnant with his child. Liliana wasn't as unpleasant as others might believe.

He rose and said calmly, "Could you step outside for a moment?"

After that, Finnian walked out of the room. Amara's face turned pale as she followed him. In the hallway, Finnian spoke, "I'll make sure Liliana doesn't bother you again. Please, let your friend know to stop insulting her."

Amara bit her lip so hard it was a wonder it didn't draw blood, though her mask hid it from Finnian's view. She nodded, wanting to say, "Alright, I understand," but the words wouldn't come out.

She felt a deep discomfort at the moment, a desperate need to leave the place quickly.

Noticing her distress, Finnian asked, "What's going on?"

Amara shook her head. "I'm fine. I should go now."

afraid she'd start crying if she stayed any

about their arrangement—she was married into the Everly family to bring joy to Grace. Their

money every month, and at their wedding, he'd shared a substantial

room for Liliana. Outside the hospital, Amara clutched her chest, steadying herself against the wall to keep from collapsing. After a moment, she caught a taxi back to the villa, just

herself slightly, "Ms. Sullivan seemed a bit off earlier.

Finnian

we move in together? I asked the doctor during my check-up,

his chair before replying, "Amara and I aren't officially divorced yet. It wouldn't be fair

plan on

in college? I know I was wrong." Back then, Finnian and Liliana had been an item. Kevin had investigated Liliana's family and found that her parents were

she didn't mean it, just hoping to test him, but it had backfired. Finnian didn't try to win her back like she had expected, so in a fit of fury,

calmed down and returned to find

to overthink it,"

the office for a meeting. Rest

to Amara's eyes. They seemed to hold a certain magic. Whenever he spoke to her, he couldn't help but be drawn to them, trying