Under the Veil I Rule

Chapter 209

"There were times when someone bullied you, and when I stood up for you, you'd say it was only right because we're married-we're a team."

Those words felt oddly intimate, and Amara quickly pushed away the jumble of thoughts from her mind, recalling past incidents.

Yeah, she did say that, and she believed she was right.

"When someone criticized me right in front of you, it was like a slap in your face too. So, I wasn't wrong," she stated earnestly.

Amara's serious tone, as if she was analyzing something of great importance, made Finnian find her unexpectedly endearing.

"Right, right, absolutely. I never said you were wrong," he replied with a soft smile.

Their conversation was light, and the atmosphere shifted slightly. Amara noticed Finnian's lips curve into a smile, feeling a bit uneasy.

and when he did, he looked so handsome. Oh, whatever, she thought. Best

off the unwelcome thoughts and glanced at Finnian

are you thinking about?" he asked, having been watching her

much. Mr. Everly, are you getting

for a

Amara nodded.

you're out of the hospital?"

in front of Finnian, a result of their contrasting

His right arm was now functional, though still in a sling and somewhat inconvenient. He approached

imagination, but his

looked out the window. "Yes, I want

lately- constantly being wronged, insulted, hurt. She was human too, and thinking about it all

Hearing her words, he fell silent. Yes, it was time to let her go After all this time of entanglement, it was time to put an end. He stared out