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.

glanced at Lucas, who remained detached, like a bystander. When he met her gaze, his expression didn’t

Tha

wrist was suddenly grasped. A gentle tug pulled her backward, and before she

coldly. “Grandma, we are generally healthy. There’s no need to worry–we’ll

stared after them in surprise as Rick chuckled and stroked his beard meaningfully. “If this

lit up with joy. “That would

The soffocating tension had finally eased, but she still didn’t understand. She glanced at Lucas, who had already let go of her and was now seated on the couch, focused

even if Rick didn’t diagnose her cancer, he would still detect the damage to her uterus–damage that made pregnancy difficult. That alone would raise

up. “If Grandma ever tries to arrange something

her lips together.

“I

hadn’t done it for her and simply didn’t want Maria pressuring him about children. After all, the person he wanted to have a child with

seemed preoccupied with his conversation on

anything more. She knew Maria would be watching them closely tonight, eager to see

to prolong the charade, she simply took a shower and climbed into bed. The