Under the Veil I Rule (Amara) novel Chapter 469

Just then, Mr. Kevin Everly came back downstairs. Seeing the two of them sitting in silence, he sighed and made his way over, leaning on his cane.

“Finn, I’ve already spoken to your mother,” he said, his voice stern. “From now on, she is not to set foot in this house without my express permission. If she tries, I’ll have her thrown out myself!”

Emma had attacked Finnian right here in this house last night. Mr. Everly had been out, and when he returned to find his grandson covered in blood, the eighty-year-old man’s heart had nearly given out from shock and fury. He had decided then and there that, daughter-in-law or not, Emma was no longer welcome. She could also stop calling him ‘Dad.’ He refused to acknowledge her. The woman had not only kidnapped Amara, whom he loved like his own granddaughter, but had also brutally beaten his most cherished grandson. It was time Emma learned a lesson.

Amara sighed, knowing how upset Mr. Everly must be. She stood up and offered him a few words of comfort.

He took her hand. “Ama, I heard you’re not traveling anymore, and you’ve given up your apartment. Why don’t you stay here with me for a while?” he said. “Don’t worry, the people you don’t want to see won’t be coming around. You can stay here with peace of mind.”

If Emma wasn’t going to be there, Amara had no reason to refuse. She nodded, though she knew she couldn’t stay forever. She would have to start looking for a place of her own.

With such severe injuries, Finnian couldn’t go to the office for a few days. Will brought all the necessary documents to the house for him to sign. For some reason, instead of using his study, Finnian set up his workspace at the coffee table in the living room. So every time Amara came downstairs, she would see him there. And every time he heard her footsteps, he would look up from his work. Their eyes would meet for a fraction of a second before Amara quickly looked away, but his gaze would linger on her.

But the word “no” caught in her throat. No matter how you looked at it, he had been beaten because of her. He was already in such a pitiful state; the least she could do was help. It was a small way to repay him for saving her life. She sighed inwardly and stepped aside to let him in.

Finnian was surprised she had agreed so readily. He had expected to have to persuade her.

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