Under the Veil I Rule

Chapter 63

As she spoke, Amara let out a sigh.

"Elowen and I are like real sisters, really. I can handle a few insults from her, but what if one day she talks to someone else like that? People might think Elowen's got no manners.

And earlier, she wasn't exactly respectful to her brother-in-law. That doesn't sit right with me. If word gets out, folks might start saying the Sullivan family doesn't know how to raise their kids."

Amara casually mentioned this, and Larry's face turned a shade darker. Fiona and Elowen, meanwhile, broke into a cold sweat.

Elowen was known for her sharp tongue, so a "few insults" were likely more than just a passing comment. She must have said something really nasty to Amara.

And when Amara mentioned the lack of respect towards her brother-in-law, how exactly was Elowen being disrespectful?

From the moment they sat down for dinner, Elowen's attitude towards Finnian was telling. Everyone at the table noticed it. Combining all this with Amara's remarks, Larry could easily imagine what Elowen might have done. He smacked the silverware on the table, about to lose his temper.

up, Amara cut in

explained. “Maybe you and Mrs. Sullivan could think about finding a good match for her. Once she has a family and responsibilities, she might not act like

family facilitated professional success. In his eyes, a

saying, “You've grown up a lot. Keep being sensible

shot a glance at Elowen, who immediately looked down, her grip on the edge

allowed herself a subtle

vel

he'd cast a surprised glance at Amara. He'd always seen her as gentle and

back in their room, they naturally ended up in the same bed. They'd shared a bed twice before, so the

took a shower first. Emerging from the bathroom,

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what he was getting at and

she was

by Fiona and