Under the Veil I Rule

Chapter 195

Everyone had gone outside, leaving just Amara and Finnian alone in the hospital room. Feeling a bit awkward, Amara asked, "So, what did you want to talk about?"

Finnian stared at her for a moment, and then out of nowhere, he asked, "When I got into the accident, what were you thinking?"

The weird question caught Amara off guard.

"Well, I was pretty worried," Amara replied after a pause. "I mean, accidents are no small thing."

She quickly added, afraid that Finnian might get the wrong idea, "Kevin was really concerned about you earlier, and so was Lisa. We all just want you to get better."

Her words were meant to clarify that her concern was just like everyone else's, hoping Finnian wouldn't read too much into it.

Finnian's eyes darkened, and he didn't respond.

to talk

to the present as he uttered coolly, "Sorry about missing the divorce appointment again.

like he'd reverted back to his old self, which was a bit disconcerting for Amara. After all, Finnian had been anything but pleasant

in demeanor was a good thing. Amara replied, "No worries, it wasn't

nothing else, I'll get going," she added, glancing at

nodded, and Amara left the room. As soon as she exited, she found Liliana standing right outside, eyes fixed on her. "What did

a glance. "If you're

that, she turned

figure for a few

was ready to head home and offered Amara a ride. As she got out of the car,

wasn't sure why he brought it up but replied, "It's going well,

over for dinner sometime. Let

her mouth was agape. Though