Under the Veil I Rule

Chapter 55

Keith stared at Amara's mask, not responding. The image of her face from that day crossed his mind, and he found himself wishing she'd take off the mask again.

But he reminded himself that her skin hadn't fully healed yet, and she couldn't remove it completely. Besides, his schedule was packed with filming, and he didn't have time to linger. So he held back his request.

Standing up, he said, "Well, I'm off. If that Liliana bothers you again, just let me know, alright?"

With that, Keith reluctantly left the room.

Amara didn't dwell on Keith's odd behavior. They'd been friends for so many years, and she was used to his occasional quirks. For the most part, Keith was his usual self.

Just then, another knock came at the door. Amara called out, "Come in," and was surprised to see Finnian enter.

was dressed in his usual black shirt and slacks, his already stern face appearing even more severe than usual. He strode over to Amara, asking

why?" Amara looked up at

come by thrice a week for cleaning. Finnian had swung by to pick up some things and bumped into the housekeeper, who casually

the mansion,

live now?"

replied. "The apartment complex right across

of the old, weathered buildings with peeling walls flashed in Finnian's mind, and his expression darkened as he began, "That place isn't safe. You should move

cameras. I'm fine there," Amara

was worried about having to explain to Kevin if anything happened to her. That was why he was

that house was filled with memories of her waiting for Finnian. To her, it was a house full of reminders, and she couldn't

as if she had no interest in engaging in the conversation, Finnian's brows furrowed slightly. Then, something else crossed his mind as he glanced around the

Had Amara put them away? Why wasn't she giving him the bag now?

careful living out there on your own.

about the bag; eventually, Amara would hand them