Under the Veil I Rule

Chapter 61

Amara felt a bit awkward, just about to mutter an apology or something when Finnian removed her arm.

The gesture sent a chill through her. Hadn't he agreed to act a bit more affectionate? Why couldn't he even tolerate that? Did he dislike her that much?

But to her surprise, the next moment, Finnian wrapped his arm around her waist. His hand gripped her slender waist firmly, the touch sending a hot flush through her, and her heart raced like crazy.

"This looks more intimate," Finnian said smoothly, guiding Amara inside.

"Oh right, I haven't told you things about my family yet," Amara mentioned, trying to keep her cool while her heart pounded in her chest. She walked into the living room, had Will pass the gifts to the housekeeper, and spoke to Finnian.

"What things?"

dad married my stepmom, Fiona Faye Sullivan. She's

her daughter, my stepsister, who changed her name to Elowen Sullivan. She

she mentioned Elowen. Her face was marred by

if it isn't the ugly duckling, back at

up to see a woman with sharp features leaning on the second-floor railing, looking down

red dress descended the stairs, taunting as

hideous face will scare everyone away? How considerate of

from the kitchen. She bore

but looking a decade younger thanks to meticulous upkeep, was

of reproach. She wasn't directly joining in, but the slight smirk on her face

It had always been like this. Elowen would ridicule her each time Amara was in sight, and Fiona would merely watch, except when Larry was

Finnian's face turned grim as he was ready to speak up

caught his arm, whispering,