Liliana was taken aback.


    Finnian''s reaction was way off. He was always reserved with his emotions, but now he seemed almost unnaturally calm-too calm. When Amara had gone on a trip out of town, Finnian had been downcast for days, barely able to hide how upset he was. And when Amara was set to marry Keith, he''d had a huge reaction then, too.


    Now Amara had a child with another man-this was hardly a trivial matter-so how could Finnian not react at all? Could he have already known about Amara''s child? But how would that be possible? If he''d known Amara had a child, why would he still have feelings for her?


    Liliana''s mind was a mess, but she couldn''t let it show. Forcing a smile, she said, "It''s nothing. I was just checking in. I was worried you might be upset about that."


    Finnian''s expression remained indifferent. He didn''t respond.


    Liliana bit her lip hard, unwilling to back down as she stared at Finnian.


    Yet Finnian''sposure didn''t falter for a moment. He was the picture of calm—but when it came to Amara, he''d always been the exception. The more she studied him, the more Liliana was convinced: he had to have known about Amara''s situation all along!


    Then why would he still be interested in Amara? Liliana screamed internally.


    Just then, a gray car approached from down the street and eased to a stop at the curb.


    It was a luxury vehicle worth nearly a million dors. Both Finnian and Liliana turned to look as the door opened, and Keith stepped out.


    Finnian''s expression changed instantly. As Keith walked over, Finnian moved to intercept him, his voice icy. "What are you doing here?"


    Keith shot him a cold look. "I''m here to see Amara."


    The audacity of this man, showing up at his house to see Amara. Finnians eyes darkened You''re. to see Amara? And what makes ìthink I''ll let you in?"


    Keith gave a coldugh. "I''m here for Ama, not you. As long as Ama lets me in, I cane in. Want me to call her right now and ask if I cane inside?"


    There was no way Finnian would let Keith call Amara.


    If that call went through, Keith would be weed inside-Finnian had no doubt. The thought twisted something inside him.


    Liliana watched Finnian closely. Now this was the kind of reaction she expected from him when it came to Amara.


    If just seeing Keith show up for Amara could rattle Finnian this much, there''s no way he wouldn''t have been upset when he first learned Amara had a child. Which meant he must have already


    known about it!


    "What''s the point of calling her?” Finnian said coldly. "This is my house. Only those I allow inside get in."


    He wasn''t wrong, but Keith clearly intended toe in.


    With a look of disdain, Keith was about to retort when suddenly the front door of the vi opened. Mr Kevin Everly appeared leaning on Lisa''s arm and using a cane.


    "You must be Keith, here to see Ama? Come in,e in," Mr. Everly called out


    warmly, extending his hand as he approached.


    Caught off guard by Mr. Everly''s friendliness, Keith instinctively shook his hand and said, “Hello, sir. I''m Ama''s fiancé. I''m here to see her."