The Queen Returns And She’s Unforgiving

The Queen Returns—And She’s Unforgiving 132

Upon maching the entrance, Evelyn sat on the stone steps to rest for a moment.

Nick had said that the expert’s date of retum was uncertain. Moreover, it would not be easy to get an appointment if they were truly that penowned in the field. If she had some way of contacting them directly, she could munybe fight for more time.

Evelyn looked up

Jason approached, studying her expression as he drew near. She still looked pale. It reminded him of the last time he brought her to the hospital.

“Feeling unwell again?” he asked, his lips pressed together.

Evelyn was momentarily dazed. “No,” she replied, shaking her head.

Realizing how terse she sounded, she added cooly, “What brings you here?

Jason lifted the bag in his hand, “I came to pick up Fiona’s astuna medication.”

Evelyn suddenly remembered that Fiona had asthma. Her health had never been great, but Jason had always been a responsible brother. He was attentive to her

every need.

Evelyn was just acquainted with him, and their past had not been particularly friendly either, which left little to chat about. There was a hint of awkwardness in the

Jason noticed this too. He broke the silence first. “Then, what are you here for?”

“I talked to my uncle’s attending physician about his treatment options,” Evelyn replied politely.

trouble? Do

had sensed something was on her mind. After a moment of consideration, he asked, “Did

slowly, suspicion flickering in her eyes. Given how he used to dislike her, she was surprised he would

“What’s the illness?”

“Malignant tumor,” Evelyn answered.

in.

how to comfort her. He

know a renowned doctor. If you don’t mind, I

stunned. Her eyes showed

she had. He pressed his lips together

his field. Even if he’s not the exact match, he has access to top–tier medical

jason had sent her

are you helping me?” she asked

looked down on her, nor with Mason’s level of hostility, but with a cold inditierence nonetheless. He

stunged. His gaze flickered, and

but she had to admit that he gave her a lead. Someone

exhaled slowly, then tunked lam

could tell she was still distant, but he did not blame her. After all, he had been pretty antal toward her in

I’ll give you a ride. jason glanced at his

to trouble you

“You’re probably brading back to your like I’m headed that way too. It’s

as Justine drove her car off for maintenance–Calling another one now would probably take a while. Besides, Jason had just helped her, so refusing him would

though, she

Hien did jason give