The Queen Returns—And She’s Unforgiving 135

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Chapter 135

When Evelyn amived at the house, Maria was in the kitchen with Margaret, preparing for dimmer.

The sounds of the simmering pots could be heard before a sweet aroma began to waft through the air.

As Evelyn entered, Maria greeted her warmly. “Why is it just you? Where’s Lucas? Is he parling outside?”

Evelyn responded calmly, “He had something to take care of, so I came on my own.

Maria’s expression immediately darkened. “What kind of matter could keep him occupied? It’s already past working hours!”

Without explaining, Evelyn simply smiled.

offering her a drink, Maria asked, “Has work been really beetle lately? Maggie mentioned that you and Lucas rarely retum here, What’s really happening?

Evelyn hesitated, her words caught in her throat….

Shooting Evelyn a worried look, Maria had no idea about the truth, merely thinking that they were busy with work

Evelyn felt a mix of helplessness and frustration. Having had no idea how Lucas explained the matter, she would not have any clue how to answer Maria if he had said nothing.

“Things are a bit tight on our projects now that it’s the year–end,” she answered after some thought.

Maria patted her thigh, exclaiming. “Health comes first, so don’t force yourself too much, I’m going to prepare nourishing supplements for you.

“You keep saying you’re fine, but 1 think you’re lacking energy. There’s no harm in boosting your vitality as it’s crucial to us as women.”

Evelyn Jose Maria truly cared for her, thus she couldn’t bring herself to turn down Maria’s kindness.

another one! It’s already this late, and he’s still not back yet. You should call

alright, Grandma. Let’s eat first, He might

an excuse. She did not

that, Maria did not

Lucas wouldn’t be

he appeared

briefly before shifting her gaze. She wondered when Maria would leave,

Lucas arrive just before dinner

through the meal, she suddenly suggested, “Let’s take a family

to reach for

we already take one last year? There’s no need for that, Lucas answered, placing the glass of

at the glass, her expression

might have made ber heart flutter in the past, but now, she had come

basic, meaningless gestures would be appreciated

family photo,

surprised, as

because he

handsome but unreadable face and Evelyn’s

with a sigh, she suggested, “If you two

landed on Evelyn’s hand. “Oh

Evelyn was hot weating her wedding ring but did not think

but ask about

on

was

with the divorce papers to

she had won the ring after the wedding. Dicas had never won

had played her part for

how a ring could get in the way of things. She glanced at Lucas bare lingers, realizing Evelyn’s

Even a few simple woods would have been

tratead, he offered her some crab legs, skillfully changing the topic. “What were you blinking toc? Do you ean you want

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