Under the Veil I Rule novel Chapter 96

Although the little knot was still there, as long as no one poked at it, she could barely feel it.

Amara had calmed down, but the rest of the folks at the Everly family dinner were anything but composed.

Kevin, in his agitation, completely forgot about his cane and shot up from his chair, gripping the table as he bellowed, "What are you doing here? Who gave you permission to barge into our house? And you, you little rascal!"

His eyes flashed with fury as he turned to Hogan.

"Amara is right here, and you dare call some woman of dubious character your sister-in-law? You bring her here, in front of your real one, to disgust her? Do you have any conscience left?"

Kevin's words were harsh, showing just how furious he was. But he wasn't just venting; he was also making sure Amara heard him loud and clear.

Hogan had pulled quite the stunt, and Finnian seemed to be doing nothing about it. If Kevin didn't publicly denounce Liliana, it would look like the Everly family was complicit, and Amara's heart would freeze over completely.

Unbeknownst to Kevin, Amara's heart had already hardened. She watched everything unfold as if it were a play with no connection to her.

Meanwhile, Liliana, being called a woman of "dubious character", didn't lash out. Her smile faded slightly, and she looked a bit hurt. Her eyes, filled with unshed tears, were fixed on Finnian.

Though Hogan had brought her here, she knew Finnian was the real power in the room. She hoped he would step up to defend her.

"Why are you here?"