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 tenderness for

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

smiled and said softly, "We all want you to be happy. We want Peter and Bess and everyone to be happy too. Let's

trying to placate Kevin and bring a quick end to

tension-filled room, her words carried weight. Even

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

would have been

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

were thinking. For her, since she and Finnian were getting

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

said calmly,

polite. Where Liliana chose to sit was not