The Queen Returns And She’s Unforgiving

The Queen Returns—And She’s Unforgiving 89

Chapter 89

Evelyn had already arrived at the airport and checked in her luggage. She replied, “Around 4:30 pm.”

There was a brief silence on the other end before Lucas finally spoke. “Got it. Wait for me after you land–I’ll drive you back to the city.”

Evelyn figured Maria must have urged him to call. But after what had happened last night, she hesitated.

Sensing her reluctance, Lucas said, “Grandma asked me to take you home.”

Bringing up Maria made Evelyn furrow her brows. “When are you planning to tell her?”

Before he could respond, Tiffany’s voice came through from his side. “Lucas, we need to board now.”

the abrupt beeping of the call ending. He had hung up. She wasn’t even sure if he had heard her question. And as for what happened last night–he

background announcement on his end sounded exactly like hers. Were they on the same flight? A quiet

was with Tiffany, how exactly did he plan to take her home? She decided not to dwell

about two hours. After landing, Evelyn went straight to the

have told

he would call back once he had things sorted out. Not one to waste

her tasks, time slipped by unnoticed. It wasn’t until she stretched her stiff neck and checked the time that she

wasn’t particularly surprised. She had no intention of waiting any longer. Shutting

the house on the wrong foot today! I came

sharp chill swept through the air. She pulled her coat tighter around herself and got into

explained everything. Lucas had already gone back–with Tiffany. He hadn’t even bothered to let her know or answer her calls. He left her waiting, completely

wasn’t going to follow through, why offer in the first place? Closing her eyes briefly, she shifted her

Tiffany being, at the hospital–there was only one reason he would drop everything and leave her behind.