Under the Veil I Rule

Chapter 286

It didn't surprise Amara when Mr. Kevin Everly came over and said those things earlier in the day. What caught her off guard was Finnian showing up at her door that evening because of it.

"Did my granddad come by today?" Finnian asked, standing at the threshold without stepping inside. "What did he say to you?"

"Well."

Recalling Mr. Kevin Everly's words from earlier, Amara found herself at a loss for words.

Finnian quickly added, "Whatever he said, don't worry about it. I'll talk some sense into him when I get back."

Amara hesitated for a moment, then nodded, "Thank you, I appreciate it."

"It's no trouble; it's my responsibility," Finnian replied.

He gave her a lingering look before turning to leave. Despite his tall and sturdy frame, there was a certain loneliness about his silhouette. Amara, unsure of what prompted her, called out, "Wait a minute."

glanced back, "What's

for a moment before asking,

her looks restored; the only image he had was of her scarred face,

as impressive as

on his lips before he quickly straightened his

further discussion. Continuing the conversation would only lead to an awkward tension. Amara

lay in bed, her mind replaying the events of the past few days until she

one who found sleep elusive that night. Liliana lay awake, pondering the situation

would Finnian be interested in Amara?

up. He had heard about Finnian's daring rescue of Amara from the fire and found it utterly bewildering,

into that girl-how's that possible? Finnian's not blind!"

Indeed, Finnian

rounds on the internet, and it was enough to

silence, Hogan continued, "Finnian really likes that girl? That's insane. Maybe she cast some kind of