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.

appearing even more severe than usual. He strode over to Amara, asking curtly, "Did you move

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

she didn't stay at the mansion, then where was

live now?" Finnian

set," Amara replied. "The apartment complex

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

I'm fine

wasn't genuinely concerned about her safety. He was worried about having to explain to Kevin

three years, every corner of that house was filled with memories of

turned back as if she had no interest in engaging in the conversation, Finnian's brows furrowed slightly. Then,

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

there on your own. Call me if you

decided not to press about the bag; eventually, Amara would hand them over. With a quick reminder, he turned