Under the Veil I Rule

Chapter 352

If things went on like this, Liliana would have no way to make her move.

Sure, she could gamble that Hogan would never wake up, but word was his treatment was going fairly well. What if he suddenly pulled through?

She bit her lip hard, anxiety tightening her chest. Was she really going to give up?

No. She would never give up on Finnian. At most, she'd just have to find another way. Her gaze darkened with resolve.

That afternoon, Amara visited the Everly family estate to see Mr. Kevin Everly. She'd decided to cook him a meal herself, and Finnian came into the kitchen to help.

Truth be told, Amara would've preferred Finnian stayed out of the way. Sure, he was helpful-she couldn't deny that-but as soon as Finnian stepped into the kitchen, the other staff always seemed to melt away, leaving the two of them alone, as if they were deliberately making space for something to happen. Honestly—there was nothing between them, so why bother creating that kind of atmosphere?

At last, the meal was ready. Amara and Finnian carried the dishes to the dining room together, and Amara asked Lisa to call Mr. Kevin Everly down for dinner.

was responsible for the rest. Not wanting to take credit for someone else's

be fair, but Mr. Kevin Everly smiled broadly. "Finn used to be such a workaholic-never cared about things like this. Who would've thought he'd learn to cook? He's the

that are rare these

matters worse, Finnian himself added, calm as ever, "Not many people cook these days, and even fewer men." The self-praise hung in the air,

the mood was starting to turn awkward, Mr. Kevin Everly's

later, he slammed his hand on

Hogan was awake?

her fork down,

couple of days, but no one had dared quarante a recovery. Some doctors had even hinted that he might remain

heading to the hospital now." Mr. Kevin Everly hung up, not sparing a glance at his untouched

my coat! I need to see

excitement was only natural—after all, Hogan was his

their utensils, ready

rang with a