Under the Veil I Rule

Chapter 290

Hearing the sarcasm in her voice, Elowen's eyes widened. "You knew all along? When did you figure it out?"

"Anyone with half a brain could see it coming, Elowen. Not everyone is as clueless as you."

Larry was such a conservative man, holding onto outdated values. The thought of divorce was beyond him, so how could he possibly accept raising another man's daughter for thirty years, especially putting her above his own flesh and blood?

It had to be that Elowen was his biological child, possibly his firstborn, which explained why he valued her so much.

Amara's fingers pinched Elowen's chin, applying just enough pressure.

Elowen, normally a bit sturdier and stronger than Amara, was now weakened. After days of fighting with her family, she hadn't eaten much, leaving her powerless against Amara.

"Blood relation or not, what does it matter now? The Sullivan family has come to this point, and some things are just unavoidable."

Amara's gaze hardened.

After over twenty years of timidity, she was finally rediscovering herself and was determined to reclaim what was rightfully hers.

the public eye to avoid gossip. It's laughable that you

the meaning behind Amara's words. She'd only grow more resentful. Amara

see Elowen's misery, and having seen enough, she turned to

in the hallway, his presence like a towering mountain. His face, usually so formidable,

approached,

was wrong. I've confined

being "wronged"? Amara's heart

looked up at him, catching a fleeting glimpse of guilt in Larry's eyes. Yet he was too stubborn to offer even a

before, Amara would have been

there was no

disappointment.

intentions, Father, but these recent incidents have been

never mind, Dad. I'm

look of hurt but resilient, turning on her

leave, his brow furrowed with

there!" Fiona intercepted her as she stepped out of