Then he continued, “And back when I first found out you were pregnant, I asked if you loved the baby''s father. You said you did. At the time, that really hurt me... But thinking about it now, aren''t I the father?"


    "Amara, you kept this baby because of me! Even if I wasn''t your main reason, I was at least part of the reason!" Finnian stated firmly, locking eyes with Amara.


    He was only trying to test her, watching her expression closely for any sign of emotion.


    Amara felt a bit uneasy when she heard this. Was Finnian part of her reason for keeping the baby? Maybe, just a little. But he definitely wasn''t the main reason- she''d wanted a child at that time, in and simple.


    Still, she didn''t want to admit even that small part to Finnian. She said, "Mr. Everly, you''re being ridiculous. I kept the baby because I wanted to, and for no other reason. Don''t tter yourself."


    Finnian kept his gaze fixed on Amara''s face.


    Amara was never good at lying, but she was remarkably calm and rarely let her feelings show. So, if she was determined to hide the truth, it was nearly impossible for Finnian to tell.


    He watched her quietly for a moment, then suddenly smiled.


    Taking her hand, he spoke in a low, serious voice. "Did you know? Back in college, I dated Liliana, but I was never truly invested in her. We broke up soon after, and honestly, nothing ever happened between us."


    “After that, we lost touch for many years. But she kept in contact with my grandmother, who always liked her a lot."


    "Then came that night four months ago, when I was drugged and ended up at the old family house."


    "I honestly thought it was Liliana who saved me. There were bloodstains on the sheets, and out of guilt, I felt like I owed her. That''s why I got together with her. But now, I know it was you that night.....”


    Amara''s heart sped up-why was he telling her all this? She really didn''t want to hear it.


    Besides, who in this day and age dates someone and doesn''t get physical? Elysia and Dorian slept together the very next day after they madeanings official. As forfinian and Liliana not having slept together? Amara didn''t believe it for a second.


    She pressed her lips together, staying silent. Finnian went on, "But now thaki know the truth, don''t feel I


    guilty towards Liliana anymore. Amara, I want to be with you I want to pursue you."


    Amara''s thoughts were a mess.


    Did she want to be with Finnian?


    No, she really didn''t.


    She looked straight at him and said, "Whether or not you want to be with me is your business. I don''t want to be with you, so please stop saying things like that, Just leave rest."


    want to


    She turned away, refusing to look at him. Right now, she couldn''t even bear to see


    his face. Her mind was all over the ce.


    Finnian said, "Let me ask onest question before I go. Amara, do you still have feelings for Keith?"


    "I do,” Amara replied immediately. "Just a few days ago, we were even nning to get married. Of course I still like him."


    She''d told this lie so many times that it came out wlessly. Finnian studied her profile but found no cracks in herposure, and his heart sank.


    He leaned in a little closer, his lips almost brushing her ear.