The Queen Returns And She’s Unforgiving

The Queen Returns—And She’s Unforgiving 63

Chapter 63

“Sait yourself.” Lucas studied her for a moment, then adjusted his tie “Just make sure you have a protexplanation for Grandma.”

Feclyn immediately understood. So, that was all this was about —making sure Starla didn’t complain about his lack of care for her.

When they went downstairs, Maria had already returned from her morning walk.

She had personally made a nourishing stew for Evelyn, and Evelyn could’t bear to let her effort go to waste. She forced herself to have some despite her discomfort.

“Lucas, take Evie with you” Maria instructed.

Luca paused, looking at Evelyn

Evelyn thought of that phone call from earlier. “It’s fine, Grandma. Iluve somewhere to be, and it’s in the opposite direction.”

Maria glanced at Lucas, seeing that he wasn’t even trying to respond. Her irritation flared.

Evelyn knew exactly where Lucas was going–la pick up Tiffany

And after what happened last time, when he had lell her stranded in the middle of nowhere, she wasn’t about to go through thar again.

After stepping outside with Lucas, Evelyn waited until the housekeeper and Maria were out of sight before speaking to him. “I’ll be busy from now on. I won’t be coming back here anymore

was already finalized. Whether or not Maria new, it would only make things awkward for both of them if she kept getting summoned back. Lucas needed

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of cost, she was

still willing to see Maria privately. Her marriage with Loras was over, but there was no need to upset

turned his head slightly, but before he could say anything,

He frowned slightly.

a

threatening you because she can’t go back to the house?” Mason sounded amused. “She’s

was the classic

in different as he said,

her place, freshened up, and then braded to

was starting to take shape, and it all went well, they could launch it by

a meeting at Finlay

of Clark Group. It wasn’t until Evelyn arrived that she

not too far away. & woman stood elegantly, holding onto a man’s arm while engaging effortlessly in conversation

Evelyn’s gaze landed on them, Lucas looked up at the same moment. But he only glanced past het

of marriage, and this was how he always handledthings–pretending she didn’t

noticed her but didn’t think much

Evelyn withdrew her gaze.

was, she wouldn’t have this kind of access top–level cutives. But now, as his girlfriend, she commanded attention. Everyone hadto