Under the Veil I Rule

Chapter 13

Until Grace passed? Amara was momentarily stunned, unable to make sense of what she just heard.

Then it clicked. In some local traditions here, people often said that after someone passed away, it took about forty-nine days for them to fully move on.

That was roughly two months, which was probably why Kevin had suggested it. Amara glanced over at Finnian, who was already looking her way. She quickly said, "I'm fine with whatever."

Seeing no objection from her, Finnian replied coolly, "Alright."

Kevin nodded. "Then, for now, you two should stay at here and keep her company."

Amara hesitated. She wanted to say that Grace wasn't particularly fond of her and might get upset if she stayed there. But the lady had passed, and it seemed unnecessary to bring it up. Besides, she would soon be busy with her film crew and wouldn't have much time at home anyway, so she nodded.

Finnian, on the other hand, was a workaholic, spending most of his day at the office. To him, home or a hotel was all the same, so he too agreed.

Once outside, Lisa whispered her doubt, "Mr. Kevin Everly, are you really going to let them split up?"

gleam flashed in Kevin's

his delaying tactics. Finnian had been away for three years, and it was natural that their relationship lacked warmth. He was confident that spending a

you staying for dinner?" a servant asked respectfully as they left the study.

stomach rumble. She was indeed a bit hungry. Just then, Finnian said, "I'd like some chicken

at Amara, who was momentarily taken aback. She

wondered why Finnian suddenly wanted her chicken soup.

starting her preparations. She reminded herself repeatedly that as long as they

doorframe, watching her busy

occasionally imagine what

pastries. She was quite the cook. She

Will had mentioned she wasn't a stay-at-home

after graduating college. She continued writing scripts at home, producing a couple of works and

he had a vague idea of what kind of person his wife was, even

Amara carefully ladled it into a bowl, and a slender hand reached over. "Let

paused, and then handed

served one bowl, planning to have hers later. Finnian was about to ask why

to rest upstairs, when her phone buzzed with