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.

when he did, he looked so handsome. Oh, whatever, she thought. Best not to dwell on

the unwelcome thoughts and glanced at Finnian

about?" he

Everly, are you getting discharged the day after

it, Finnian fell silent for a few moments before replying,

Amara nodded.

can we proceed with the divorce as soon as you're out of the hospital?" she asked with a hint of

at a disadvantage in front of Finnian, a result of their contrasting personalities and unequal social

stood up. His right arm was now functional, though still in a sling and somewhat

was her imagination, but his low voice carried an unidentifiable

"Yes, I want that. Too

the past, but she had endured too much lately- constantly being wronged, insulted, hurt. She was human too, and thinking about

he fell silent. Yes, it was time to let her go After all this time of entanglement, it was time to put an