Under the Veil I Rule

Chapter 26

"No need, just take good care of Grandpa. He's the one who needs treatment the most right now."

With that, Finnian turned and walked away. Kevin let out a wail, pointing at his retreating back and cursing nonstop until he disappeared from view.

Amara felt a chill run through her heart. Last night's unexpected events had left her confused, making her think something between her and Finnian had changed. But how could that be? Clearly, Finnian's heart still belonged to Liliana!

He had stayed virtuous for Liliana last night and took a beating today to protect her honor. What was Amara even fantasizing about?

Suddenly, she felt pathetic. She couldn't keep going on like this.

"Ama, I'm sorry! When that rascal gets back, I'll make sure to give him a piece of my mind, just to make it up to you."

"Grandpa, please don't. Finnian and I aren't meant to be. His heart is with Ms. Porter, and we're just not right for each other. You should start preparing yourself to welcome Ms. Porter."

Amara say this and then walk away, Kevin was left stunned. What's going on? Why was no one listening

body weary,

resubmit the divorce papers, which meant that while they were still legally married, in every

the main house any longer, but she didn't want to go back to Autumn Ridge either.

Elysia's place, only to

grabbed the

the bottle, she pulled a pack of cigarettes and a lighter from under the coffee table, lighting one

smoked back in the day, but quit because Dorian Hawke didn't like it. Why was she smoking again now? Amara frowned at

"Jessica's back."

of smoke. The misty haze obscured her features, and Amara couldn't

pick her up

moved closer to hug her.

face in

the night. The next morning, she ordered breakfast, and they ate together before Amara headed to