Under the Veil I Rule

Chapter 94

As Lisa guided Kevin into the dining room, the chatter abruptly ceased. Everyone rose to their feet, a bit flustered, eager to welcome Kevin to his seat at the head of the table.

Kevin's eyes landed on Amara, and he greeted her warmly, "Ama, when did you get here? Why didn't you come upstairs to see me?"

Jealous glances flitted around the room as Kevin's attention singled out Amara.

Unfazed, Amara responded calmly, "I just arrived. I asked the butler about you as soon as I came in. I thought of coming up, but he mentioned you were having a bath, so I decided not to disturb you."

"Ah, I see. Thoughtful as always, Ama."

Finnian sat between Kevin and Amara, but Kevin seemed to overlook him, reaching across to clasp Amara's hand as if she were his true grandchild, while Finnian was merely an in-law.

rest of the family couldn't help but have

seemed unbothered by the interaction, reclining comfortably against the chair. His handsome face was a mask of indifference, showing little regard for either Amara or anyone

again and asked, "Aren't we missing someone? Where's Hogan? Isn't he

Hogan's gone AWOL. We've tried

Among the Everly grandchildren,

Finnian was obvious;

treated equally, albeit less

vel

rest were all mediocre,

Hogan might stand out, if not over Finnian, then

shown up; what would Kevin think of it? Peter and Bess were

but think that it wouldn't be the worst thing if Hogan stayed away.