"Sis, you really need to have a talk with Finnian."


    Hogan thought it over and decided it was best not to get involved. Let Liliana and Finnian sort it out themselves; it would give Liliana a chance to handle things with dignity.


    Liliana nodded, her expression a mix of guilt and resolve. "I know. I''ve been wrestling with this guilt for a while. I never wanted to lie like this. Don''t worry, I''ll talk to Finnian tomorrow ande clean."


    Satisfied with her response, Hogan felt relieved and got up to leave.<fn1bc2> Discover more novels at find?novel</fn1bc2>


    As the room fell silent, Liliana''s eyes darkened with an unsettling intensity.


    She had nned everything so carefully, yet Hogan had seen through her secret and now expected her to confess to Finnian. If it had been before, it might have been okay, but now that Finnian had feelings for Amara, revealing the truth would ruin any chance she had left.


    As she recalled Hogan''s demands, a determined glint flickered in her eyes.


    The next afternoon, Amara received a call from Lisa, who said there was a big incident in the Everly family.


    Hogan had been in a car ident on his way to work that morning. He was rushed to the ICU and, while his life was spared, he remained unconscious, and the doctors couldn''t predict when he might wake up.


    Mr. Kevin Everly hurried to the hospital, his voice trembling with fear. "Is my grandson going to end up in aa?"


    The doctor shook his head. "It''s uncertain right now. If he doesn''t wake up within a week, there''s a risk he could."


    The news sent shockwaves through the Everly family. Peter and Bess had been in the hospital room, crying uncontrobly for hours.


    Amara was taken aback. She wasn''t fond of Hogan, but she didn''t wish for his death either However, she, couldn''t bring herself to feel any sympathy for his ident. It was just surreal to think that someone she had seen recently might never wake up again.  s


    She asked, "Did they catch the driver? How did it happen?"


    "They did. It was someone who went out drinking in broad daylight and drove under the influence. He''s been arrested."


    Drunk driving is a serious offense, and since Hogan was injured, the culprit would face severe consequences, especially with the Everly family ensuring it.


    Amara didn''t dwell on it much and asked, "How''s Grandpa doing? Is he very upset? We shouldn''t let him stay at the hospital too long, he''s old and can''t handle the stress  s


    "We''ve brought him home, but he keeps wanting to go back to the hospital, Finn and the rest of the family are there so it''s just Mr.


    Everly at the house coulde


    over and keep himpany?"  s


    This was the real reason Lisa had called. Even without her asking, Amara wanted


    to be there for Mr. Kevin Everly. "I''ll pack up and head over."


    "Alright."


    In a dimly lit alley, Liliana slipped into the backseat of a car, her voice low and tense. "He''s not dead?"


    "No, but he''s still unconscious with a risk of bingatose," the man in the driver''s seat replied, his face partially hidden in the shadows.


    Liliana bit her lip, anxiety gnawing at her insides.


    "Wasn''t it supposed to be a full-force impact? How did he survive? Are your people ipetent?"


    "No, it''s just that Mr. Hogan Everly was driving a luxury car with excellent crash protection, so his life wasn''t in immediate danger."