Under the Veil I Rule

"Finn, are you saying over a month ago..."

"Yes," Finnian replied flatly, nodding. "Do you remember?"

Liliana bit her lip hard. Of course, she remembered.

Just over a month ago, she'd walked up to Finnian with a pregnancy test in hand, telling him she was expecting.

Back then, Finnian had told her his grandmother had passed away, that he and Amara would be getting a divorce soon, but he wouldn't marry again, nor even

date anyone.

Then he pulled out a card from his desk and handed it to her, suggesting she terminate the pregnancy.

She had burst into tears right there, reminding him how she'd saved his life on the construction site years ago. She poured her heart out, saying she regretted breaking up with him and had been waiting for him all these years. She confessed she'd gone through so much and still had strong feelings for him.

Playing the emotional card and shedding a river of tears, she eventually got Finnian to agree to let her keep the baby. But that was it just the baby. No promises beyond that.

clenched her fists, feeling a huge wave of panic

belly in silence. His reasoning back then was straightforward. First, Liliana was desperate to keep the baby, constantly reminding him of how she saved his life and the complications that

a child might not be so bad-a bit of emotional solace. So, he agreed.

his hand, her usual

we be

"Liliana, we've

had made it clear many times that he didn't want to

the baby news came, Finnian's stance didn't

if they could live together to raise the child in a good environment. At that time Finnian had agreed. But

felt both hurt and anxious, but she knew acting up wouldn't help. It would only displease him. She tugged

Are you staying

You can head

been waiting downstairs all along, and told

the window, lost in thought. He understood Liliana's