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.

words and felt a pang of tenderness

and sighed, "Ama, why are

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

clear Amara was trying to placate Kevin and bring

this tension-filled room, her words

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

have

she accepted Liliana with grace. It took a lot of strength to do that,

Finnian were getting

explicitly voice his approval, but when Amara gently guided him back to his seat, he didn't resist. Seeing him settle down in

Liliana and said calmly, "Ms.

chose to sit was not Amara's concern, so she returned to