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

a moment before asking, "Why are

only image

would someone as impressive as

slight smile playing on his lips before he quickly straightened his expression. "Does there

discussion. Continuing the conversation would only lead to an

through her nightly routine and lay in bed, her mind replaying the events of the

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

would Finnian be interested in Amara? It was a puzzle she

of Amara from the fire and found it utterly bewildering, prompting him to seek his "sister-in-law" for

that possible? Finnian's

Indeed, Finnian

but the photo of her unmasked face had made rounds on the internet,

That's insane.