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.

thought. Best not to dwell on it. He wasn't hers anymore; to be precise, he never

off the unwelcome thoughts and glanced at

you thinking about?" he asked, having

her head. "Nothing much. Mr. Everly,

Finnian fell silent for a

Amara nodded.

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

Amara felt she was at a disadvantage in front of Finnian, a result

though still in a sling and somewhat inconvenient. He approached Amara. "Do

if it was her imagination, but his low voice carried

window. "Yes, I want that. Too

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

silent. Yes, it was time to let her go After all