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.

he did, he looked so handsome. Oh, whatever, she thought. Best not to dwell on it. He wasn't hers

thoughts and glanced

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

head. "Nothing much. Mr. Everly, are you getting discharged the

it, Finnian fell silent for a

Amara nodded.

you're out of the hospital?" she asked with a

a disadvantage in front of Finnian,

was now functional, though still in a sling and somewhat inconvenient. He approached Amara. "Do you really

if it was her imagination, but his low voice

I want that. Too much has

endured too much lately- constantly being wronged, insulted, hurt.

had witnessed her struggles firsthand. 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