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 he met her gaze, his expression didn’t

Tha

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

we are generally healthy. There’s

surprise as Rick chuckled and stroked his beard

face lit up with

She glanced at Lucas, who had already let go of her and was now seated on the

he 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

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

pressed her lips together.

tone remained indifferent. “I just

the person he wanted to have a child with wasn’t her. He wasn’t concerned

his conversation on the phone, clearly uninterested in

watching them closely tonight, eager to see if this would somehow bring them

charade, she simply took a shower and climbed into bed. The large bed was wide, yet