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.

begrudgingly, “Lucas is another one! It’s already this late, and he’s still not back

Maria. “It’s alright, Grandma. Let’s eat first, He might be

excuse. She did not want to

Maria did not

Lucas wouldn’t be

he appeared right

looked up briefly before shifting her gaze. She wondered when Maria would

just before

take a family photo

her hand about to

take one last year? There’s no need for that, Lucas answered,

glanced down at the

actions might have made ber heart flutter in the past, but

the most basic, meaningless gestures

family photo,

not surprised, as

been against it because

unreadable face and Evelyn’s

with a sigh, she suggested, “If

hand. “Oh

weating her wedding ring but did not think too much

help but ask about

landed on Evelyn’s lund,

was

ring along with the divorce papers to Loras te had probably gotten Michael to take care of

the wedding. Dicas had never won the ring evenance, presenting himself as a

played her part for too

not understand how a ring could get in the way of things. She glanced at Lucas bare lingers, realizing Evelyn’s disappointment did not

shot him a glare, signaling him to say something Even a few simple woods would have been much better than

noticed Marla’s signals but trigued ignorance tratead, he offered her some crab legs, skillfully changing the topic. “What were

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