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.

down, he reflected on Amara's words and felt a pang of

took Amara's hand and sighed, "Ama, why are you always

be happy. We want Peter and Bess and everyone to be happy too.

was trying to placate Kevin and bring a quick end

said much, but in this tension-filled room, her

boldly brought Liliana into the house and called her "sister-

would have been

took a lot of strength to

sure what they were thinking. For her, since she and Finnian were getting divorced, there was

didn't explicitly voice his approval, but when Amara gently guided him back to his seat, he didn't

Liliana and said calmly, "Ms. Porter, please

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