Under the Veil I Rule

Chapter 12

Half an hour ago, Kevin called her again, insisting she must not divorce Finnian and that she should stay with him at the estate for the time being. This left Amara in a bind.

"Grandpa has withdrawn the divorce application and wants me to stay here, but....."

Amara hesitated. Finnian cast his eyes down and said, "Let's go inside first. I'll handle this."

"Alright."

The two of them walked in together. Just as they were about to enter, Finnian suddenly asked, "Do you have someone you have feelings for?"

Amara was taken aback, instinctively replying, "No, why?"

Why was Finnian asking this? Could he have figured out that she had feelings for him?

"It's nothing," Finnian responded in a calm voice. "If you did, you could have him pick you up."

her feelings? Amara closed her eyes, cursing him inwardly for

whereabouts and proceeded directly to

slightly ajar, allowing Amara to hear Finnian greet Kevin. His voice, cold and devoid of emotion, followed, "I want to divorce

me on purpose, don't you?" Kevin sounded

should preserve your marriage. Don't

in a marriage without

gentle demeanor paled a bit. Kevin was furious, scolding, "What kind of attitude is that?

statement silenced Kevin and made Amara clench her fists outside

contain his anger, Kevin tapped his cane sharply. "Regardless, you're married now, and you

thin, his voice turning more frigid. "Must I spell

the other buying. The Everly family had given her a substantial amount of money to bring her into

Finnian meant no offense, but she couldn't help feeling humiliated. She knocked on the door. "Kevin, I'm coming

paused. Amara patted her face, telling herself, "It's okay, I can

the large oak desk, one hand in his pocket, his handsome

she said, her tone calm

just don't mesh well. It's better

a couple filled with resentment if they stayed together—and couldn't

was stopped by the disappointment in Amara's eyes. Indeed, given Finnian's attitude, he clearly didn't see Amara as his wife. How could she continue under such