Under the Veil I Rule

Chapter 216

Amara remained silent. Married.

Yep, because they were married for three years, standing next to Finnian now made Amara super uncomfortable. She really wasn't the kind of person who could have a cordial relationship with her ex.

"So, how did you get here?"

They'd already wrapped up the photoshoot, but Finnian seemed in no hurry to leave. He threw the question out there casually.

Amara glanced down at the photo, not really in the mood to admire Finnian's admittedly decent photography skills. All she wanted was for him to leave. "Took the shuttle bus," she replied.

Finnian's mind flashed to the rickety old bus he'd seen parked by the shore earlier. He frowned slightly.

He stared at the top of Amara's head. She'd been fixated on the camera since they finished, flipping back and forth between photos without actually looking at them. What was she doing? Was she pretending to be busy just to avoid talking to him?

"Finn, Ms. Sullivan, what are you two up to?"

A voice with a hint of playfulness suddenly broke the silence.

in a snug-fitting dress, a smile playing on her

replied, his tone

the camera in Amara's hands, surprised. "Ms. Sullivan, you brought a

really in the mood for chit-chat with Liliana. After

favor and snap a photo of Finn and me?

it faded just as fast. She kept

stayed rooted to the spot, staring at Amara. "You're actually going

as she gazed at him.

position as well, angling

still hadn't budged, and Liliana, who had been all bubbly a second ago; noticed. She tugged at him again, her smile faltering as he stayed motionless, his expression impassive, his eyes glued to

UM

"Finn?"

She nudged him gently.

to have one before

resting on her