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.

black shirt and slacks, his already stern face appearing even more severe than usual. He strode

looked

had swung by to pick up some things and bumped into the housekeeper, who casually mentioned that Amara

stay at the

you live now?" Finnian

Amara replied. "The apartment

old, weathered buildings with peeling walls flashed in Finnian's mind, and

safe. There's a security door and cameras. I'm fine there,"

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

could she go back to Autumn Ridge? Even though she'd lived there alone for three years, every corner of that house was filled with memories of her waiting for Finnian. To her, it was a house full of reminders,

conversation, Finnian's brows furrowed slightly. Then, something else crossed his mind as he glanced

Amara put them away? Why wasn't she giving him the bag now? Was she planning to wrap it up

out there on your own.

would hand them over. With a quick reminder,