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.

an expression as calm as still water. Like an outsider, she watched a so–called

upstairs without a word. Maria frowned. “He disappears the second

had no choice but to hold off. She made her way upstairs and

hesitated briefly before pushing it open

casual wear. His broad shoulders, trim waist, and well–defined muscles

he appeared to be in the middle of

forbidden thoughts flashed through her mind. Sophia had just shown him a sultry photo of Tiffany. Now he had gone straight

with someone–if it was Tiffany, was it possible she had sent

reality as he approached. As he moved, the loose fabric of his black pants shifted

averting her gaze. “Grandma wants

a brief glance, as if uninterested in whatever had just crossed her mind, and walked past her toward the

in the living room. He was dressed in a gray suit,

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

Maria was hoping for, if the doctor assessed her health,

them both

figured they could at least get some health advice–partly for her future grandchildren’s sake, but also partly because she had noticed Evelyn looking increasingly frail

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