The Queen Returns And She’s Unforgiving

The Queen Returns—And She’s Unforgiving 97

Chapter 97

Evelyn’s grip on her fork tightened instinctively as her gaze wavered for a moment.

Sophia didn’t miss that fleeting reaction. The smile on her lips deepened as she nudged her phone closer to Lucas, pressing for an answer. “Lucas, do you like it or not?”

Lucas‘ sharp gaze landed on the screen. His expression remained utterly indifferent. Then, without a word, he shot Sophia a warning look.

She immediately shrank back and retracted her phone. She knew Lucas and Tiffany weren’t publicly official yet. She had only done this out of curiosity–to gauge Evelyn’s reaction. She

didn’t mean to actually anger Lucas.

“What’s going on over there?” Maria noticed the odd atmosphere.

“Nothing, Grandma.” Sophia grinned mischievously. “I just showed Lucas something he really liked.

Maria didn’t understand what they were talking about. She simply patted Sophia’s head and let it go.

as calm as still water. Like an

went upstairs without a word. Maria frowned. “He disappears the second I turn around. Evie,

had been thinking of an excuse to leave, but with Maria’s request, she had no choice but to hold off. She made her way

response. She hesitated briefly before pushing it open just in time to see Lucas coming out of the

wet from the shower, and he had changed into casual

a phone in his hand, and he appeared

forbidden thoughts flashed through her mind. Sophia had just shown him a sultry

moment, he was still chatting with someone–if it was Tiffany, was it possible she had sent him even more private photos? If so, the timing

thinking?” Lucas‘ clear voice pulled her back to reality as he approached. As he moved, the

averting

brief glance, as if uninterested in whatever had just

room. He was dressed in a gray suit, and his demeanor

I invited him to assess your health and recommend any necessary treatments.” Evelyn’s expression changed instantly, immediately understanding Maria’s intention. Rick Hart was undoubtedly an expert in his field. More importantly, Maria clearly wanted him to assess whether there were any health concerns–particularly

the doctor assessed her

this for a while. She had tried to get them both to go for a hospital check–up before,

could at least get some health advice–partly for her future grandchildren’s sake, but also partly because she