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 it. He wasn't hers anymore; to be precise, he

the unwelcome thoughts and glanced

about?" he asked,

Mr. Everly, are you getting discharged the

it, Finnian fell silent for

Amara nodded.

can we proceed with the divorce as soon as you're out

disadvantage in front of Finnian, a result

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

her imagination, but his

I want that. Too

constantly being wronged, insulted, hurt. She was human too, and thinking

go After all this time of entanglement, it was time to put an end. He stared out the window,