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."

left stunned. What's going on? Why was no one listening

her body weary, she felt lost, unsure

meant that while

she didn't want to go back to Autumn Ridge either. Where

place, only to find Elysia alone in the

or eight empty bottles at Elysia's feet, and she was still drinking. Amara, irritated, grabbed the bottle from her. "What are you doing? Drinking like

slowly focused. Instead of trying to reclaim the bottle, she pulled a pack of cigarettes and a lighter from under the coffee table, lighting one expertly and

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

"Jessica's back."

misty haze obscured her features, and Amara couldn't see her expression, only hearing the emptiness

went to pick her up first

brows furrowed as she moved closer to hug

her face in Amara's shoulder and began to sob

next morning, she ordered breakfast,