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.

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

Grandma. Let’s eat first,

not

that, Maria did not

thought Lucas wouldn’t be back

he appeared right

when

before dinner started, Maria finally

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

hand about to reach for her

There’s no need for that, Lucas answered,

down at the glass, her

the past, but now, she

emotional. Even the most basic, meaningless gestures would be appreciated when they were blinded

for the family photo, le relused to take

was not surprised, as the thought it

because he knew they would

Lucas handsome but unreadable face

she suggested, “If you two are busy, then

hand. “Oh my, where’s

had already noticed that Evelyn was hot weating her wedding ring but did not think too much about it. Now that it was

but ask

on Evelyn’s lund,

“It was getting in

ring along with the divorce papers to Loras te had

won the ring after the wedding. Dicas had never

her part

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

say something Even a few simple woods would have been much better than being cold

changing the topic. “What were you blinking toc? Do you ean you want to

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