Under the Veil I Rule

Chapter 176

Oddly enough, Finnian remained silent. Amara, with her head lowered, couldn't see his face, but she could feel a sudden chill in the air, a tension thick enough to cut with a knife.

Just then, a knock echoed through the room once more. Amara assumed it was Liliana, her lips curling into a sarcastic smile as she moved to open the door. But when she saw who it was, her expression shifted to one of surprise.

"Kevin, what are you doing here?"

Kevin's sudden appearance was unexpected, to say the least.

"Ama, what was that post about on Facebook last night? Who's that man?"

Kevin, leaning on his cane, hurried inside. As soon as the door clicked shut behind him, he pressed her for answers.

Amara hesitated. It was only natural for Kevin to come calling after her post. She explained, "That man is Keith, the one Liliana accused me... of having an affair with."

Her head hung low, a hint of guilt shadowing her eyes.

right. I am involved with Keith. She

if hit

his voice rising as he exclaimed agitatedly, "I don't believe it, Ama, I can't believe

else going on? Is someone pressuring you? Tell me what's happening, and

his face a picture of worry and hope, searching Amara for an explanation

just stood there silently, meeting his gaze

eyes dimmed, his face turning ashen, tugging

eased himself onto the couch, muttering, "This can't

with renewed hope. "Ama, you just picked a random guy to fool

veracious and scrupulous, why would you

to stand being

surprised that Kevin actually had the

the contingency plan she had devised. Without it, she wasn't sure how to navigate

Keith and I have known each other since we were kids. We grew up next