Under the Veil I Rule

Chapter 230

Keith saw her tears and was genuinely startled.

"Alright, alright, it's my fault. Please don't cry. I promise I won't upset you next time, okay?"

His voice was a bit shaky, betraying his nerves. Amara nodded, wiping away her tears. That was when she noticed Louis, Cedric, and the rest of the crew standing nearby, watching her and Keith. Instantly, she felt self-conscious.

She gently pushed Keith away and addressed them, "Mr. Zade, Louis, I'm really sorry for causing trouble today."

Cedric and Louis immediately jumped in to reassure her, saying as long as she was okay, it wasn't a bother at all.

While they exchanged pleasantries, Finnian stood nearby, observing. He had climbed up the ladder just a bit earlier and had caught the moment Keith was holding Amara tightly. His pupils contracted, his face remaining expressionless as he watched them, oblivious to Will's attempts to talk to him.

Seeing this, Will gave up trying to engage Finnian and moved over to Amara's side, asking, "Mrs. Sullivan, I mean Ms. Sullivan, are you alright now?"

realizing Finnian and Will were there, and quickly replied, "I'm fine now,

Mr. Everly. I don't know what

long as

Finnian noticed Amara's hair was a mess, with bits of dirt in it. She looked quite disheveled, though he imagined he probably didn't look much

up and get some

then," she replied as she nodded, and

escorted her back to her room. Amara urged him to get some rest himself, as she planned to take a shower and

but just as Amara was about to leave, he suddenly pulled her into

I'm fine, aren't I? Why are you

released her and looked at her intently, without saying a word at first. Then he spoke, "If you want to

Amara was taken aback.

not against it

It's not like my opposition matters. If you want to keep