Under the Veil I Rule (Amara) novel Chapter 720

She had been so close to marrying Finnian—just one final step away. How did everything fall apart like this?

Pushing past her parents, Liliana walked over the shards scattered on the floor and slammed her bedroom door behind her with a thunderous bang. She threw herself face down on the bed, burying her face in the pillow, and finally let herself cry.

“Liliana, Liliana.” Soon, Jenny knocked softly at the door, her voice low as she said, “Come out, please. Finn is here.”

The sobs halted instantly. Liliana raised her head, heart pounding in panic. Why had Finnian come so quickly? Was he here to confront her?

She forced herself to calm down and composed her expression, then got up and washed her face. She had come home still wearing her bridal makeup, but now it was ruined from crying. She wiped her face clean with a makeup remover, then applied a little moisturizer, changed her clothes, and stepped out of the room.

Outside, Jenny and Ethan were busy cleaning up the living room, which Liliana had wrecked earlier in her anger—hardly a single piece of furniture remained unscathed. Finnian stood by the window, his gaze icy and aloof as he surveyed the chaos.

With Finnian watching, both Jenny and Ethan were sweating nervously. They kept their heads down, sweeping the shattered mess, not daring to look at him. The tension in the room was palpable.

The minute Liliana entered, she took in the scene and instantly regretted her earlier impulsiveness. She walked up to Finnian and said quietly, “Finn, it’s too messy here. Let’s talk in my room.”

“Let’s talk outside,” Finnian replied, his voice cold as ice. Without waiting for her response, he left the apartment.

Liliana bit her lip and hurried after him. The two of them found themselves alone in the deserted stairwell.

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