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.

like a bystander. When he met her gaze, his expression

Tha

about to sit down in front of Rick, her wrist was suddenly grasped. A gentle tug pulled her backward, and before she could react, she stumbled

coldly. “Grandma, we are generally

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

with joy. “That would be

finally eased, but she still didn’t understand. She glanced at

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

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

her lips together.

“I

the person he wanted to have a

preoccupied with his conversation on the

would be watching them

climbed into bed. The large bed was