Under the Veil I Rule

If Amara didn't have feelings for him, why did she always bring him homemade meals at the office and shower him with gifts?

Yet, he never went home, leaving her alone in an empty house. She must have been so lonely.

That's why she said she was just like Elysia-both in name only, unable to truly have the one they cared for.

Finnian was overwhelmed with emotion.

He never considered that Amara might have feelings for him. There was a rush of excitement and joy, mingled with guilt and anger-though the anger was directed at himself.

He jumped out of bed and headed to the film set to find Amara, only to hear from Cedric Zade that she had finished work and gone home.

He dashed across the street to Maple Crest, standing at Amara's door, and knocked loudly.

"Mr. Everly, what do you want?"

Amara opened the door, her expression anything but welcoming.

Finnian looked at her intently, then suddenly stepped forward and wrapped his arms around her.

Amara was taken aback, and immediately tried to break free. "Mr. Everly, what are you doing?"

his distance, not even

was holding her-the contrast was so stark,

grip slightly, staring into her beautiful eyes.

pupils widened

said, "No, Mr. Everly,

"You did like me."

chin, gently

watched her reaction closely. When

She did like him, even if

pulled her back into a tight embrace. Amara felt a wave of sadness washing

bit her lip hard, her voice sharp. "Let me

"Amara, you—"

I did like you

denial seemed pointless. After all, it was in

were gone for three years...

wrong. Our marriage was just a deal, and you had no obligation to act like a husband. But your absence hurt

I don't want to dwell on the past. It's

of water over Finnian, his excitement and joy

released Amara slightly. "So you're saying you