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.”

She wasn’t even sure if he had heard her question.

sounded exactly like hers. Were they on the same flight?

how exactly did he plan to take her home? She

flight from Holmer City to Clementon took about two hours. After landing,

promise to drive her back. Maria must have told him to.

figured he would call back once he had things sorted out. Not one to waste time, she pulled out

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

any longer. Shutting

left the house on the wrong foot today! I came to the hospital

gloomy, overcast sky. A sharp chill swept

He hadn’t even bothered to let her know or answer

through, why offer in the first place? Closing her eyes briefly,

hospital–there was only one reason he would drop everything and leave her behind. Something must have