The Queen Returns And She’s Unforgiving

The Queen Returns—And She’s Unforgiving 98

Chapter 98

Lucas slowly looked over as well.

Evelyn clenched her fingers, and her throat tightened. “I…”

She couldn’t let them give her a checkup. A truly skilled traditional doctor could diagnose her condition just by checking her pulse. Rick had been treating Maria for years–he was a renowned expert. If she went through with this, her secret would undoubtedly be exposed.

“What’s wrong, Evie?” Maria came closer, concern written all over her face.

Evelyn’s lips were pale. “Grandma, I’m fine, really. There’s no need to trouble Dr. Hart.”

“You’ve lost weight,” Maria insisted, holding her hand. “I’ve been worried you haven’t been taking care of yourself properly. Just let him check our condition, at least for a bit of extra

nourishment.”

belyn’s palm grew damp with cold sweat. She was cornered If her illness was revealed, she didn’t even want to imagine the consequences.

she glanced at Lucas, who remained detached, like a bystander. When

Tha

her wrist was suddenly grasped. A gentle tug pulled her backward, and before she could react, she stumbled into

we are generally healthy.

Rick chuckled and stroked his beard meaningfully. “If this works,

up with joy. “That would be

still racing. The soffocating tension had finally eased, but she still didn’t understand. She glanced at Lucas, who had already let go

just helped her? But why? After all, he didn’t know about her condition. And even if Rick didn’t diagnose her cancer, he would still detect the damage to her uterus–damage that made pregnancy difficult. That

up. “If Grandma ever tries to arrange something like that again, you don’t have to go along with it.

her lips together. “Alright. Thank

tone remained indifferent. “I just don’t

and simply didn’t want Maria pressuring him about children. After all, the person he wanted to have a child with wasn’t her. He wasn’t concerned about her discomfort–he was protecting

seemed preoccupied with his conversation on the phone, clearly

knew Maria would be watching them closely tonight, eager to see if

took a shower and climbed into bed. The large bed was wide, yet she only occupied the