Under the Veil I Rule

Chapter 274

Elowen was taken aback. "What are you doing here?"

"I'm here for the celebration dinner for your dad."

Amara silently frowned. She appreciated Finnian's unexpected arrival to bail her out, but what was this about a father-in-law? They were divorced; Larry was no longer his father-in-law.

Amara stepped forward. "Elowen, maybe you should keep an eye on your friend. We wouldn't want her saying something inappropriate around here, especially not in front of Dad. Imagine how he'd react."

Elowen glared at Amara with a look that could pierce steel, wishing she could strangle her for the embarrassment. Why was Finnian here at the Sullivan family event when he and Amara were no longer together? Were they still on good terms?

Just then, a commotion rippled through the room as Larry made his entrance. A crowd quickly gathered around to ask after his health and offer congratulations. Elowen promptly dragged Amelia over to join the throng.

Finnian edged closer to Amara. "Were those two giving you a hard time?"

Amara cast a glance at Elowen and Amelia's retreating figures. "Yeah, but they

can't bother me now. Why are you here, anyway?"

invitation," he said.

fixed on Amara, genuine

pursed her lips. "It's not

Elowen and Amelia gone, the air between them felt a bit tense, a stark contrast to earlier. After Finnian's apology and his promise to

at Larry, Amara said, "My father is over

come with you," Finnian offered. "I

was surprised. "What do

gave her a sidelong glance. "Relax, it's

made their

vel

to let them through. Reaching Larry, Amara exchanged a few pleasantries to

with two glasses of wine. Amara eagerly took one. "Where's

went over

relatives are here?" Amara

the Sullivans and the Bishop family didn't get along particularly well. The Bishops were quite

doing," Amara speculated before Elysia could respond. "She's been on