Under the Veil I Rule

Chapter 99

When Amara spoke up, everyone turned to her, their faces a mix of surprise and disbelief. It was like they couldn't believe their ears.

Kevin and Finnian glanced over at her, as did Liliana and Hogan. Each person's expression was touched with a hint of astonishment.

Amara, seemingly unfazed, continued, "Kevin, Ms. Porter is a friend Hogan invited. Today is Peter's birthday party. Let's make sure he has a great time.

Peter's getting on in years, and we don't want to ruin his birthday. Besides, Ms. Porter and Hogan have been friends for a while now. Let's just consider her an extra guest and let her stay for dinner."

Amara's voice was gentle and soothing, like a warm spring breeze, calming Kevin's earlier irritation.

had calmed down, he reflected on Amara's words and felt a pang of tenderness for

sighed, "Ama,

you to be happy. We want Peter and Bess and everyone to be happy too. Let's all sit down and enjoy

to placate Kevin

this tension-filled room, her words carried weight. Even if brief,

into the house and called her "sister- in-law", which was like

would have

Liliana with grace. It took a lot of strength to do that, and everyone

since she and Finnian were getting divorced, there was no point in making a fuss.

seat, he didn't resist. Seeing him settle down in his chair reassured everyone that the situation was under

glanced at Liliana and said calmly, "Ms. Porter,

guest, and Amara was just being polite. Where Liliana chose to sit was not Amara's concern, so she returned to her