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.

percent of the food, while Finnian was responsible for the rest. Not wanting to take credit for someone else's work, Amara pointed out the

about things like this. Who would've thought he'd learn to cook? He's the kind of man who can handle both

like that are rare these

"Not many people cook these days, and even fewer men."

starting to turn awkward, Mr. Kevin Everly's phone

hand on the table and shot to his feet, eyes wide with

Hogan was awake?

set her fork

had dared quarante a recovery. Some doctors had even hinted that he

the hospital now." Mr. Kevin Everly

my coat! I

only natural—after all, Hogan was

both put down their utensils, ready to accompany

reached the door, Finnian's phone rang with a call from