Under the Veil I Rule

Chapter 32

At that moment, she looked at him. Her eyes were large and bright, yet imbued with a deep sadness. She quickly lowered her gaze.

It was such a simple gesture, but on his way back home, Finnian couldn't stop replaying that scene in his mind, like a song stuck on repeat.

He closed his eyes, trying to push away the jumble of thoughts that had taken over his mind. Just then, his phone rang. He answered it with a curt, "What's up?"

"Finn," came Liliana's soft voice. "Do you have time this evening? Let's have dinner together."

"I'll pass. I'm not hungry," Finnian replied, his voice distant.

really want to see

his tie, his tone remaining indifferent. "We'll

hung up, intending to dive into his work, but his stomach growled, reminding him that he'd barely eaten at lunchtime, and now it

chowder or a hearty beef stew on Fridays. He could almost taste the rich flavors in his memory, which only added to his

real estate office, clutching a set of keys,

Autumn Ridge house, she and Finnian weren't officially divorced yet,

trek from the film set, so she quickly rented a fully

out and signing the electronic lease, she tidied up a bit before

an unsettling feeling like someone was following her. It was a

she rented was in an older building with a faded exterior and lax security. As dusk fell, a chill ran down her spine, and she picked up

she sped up, so did they. When she slowed down,

apartment on the second floor. The stairwell was narrow, and the landlord had mentioned the apartment across from hers was vacant. If something happened, no one might hear her cries