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 him,

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

an excuse. She did not want to risk having Tittany answer

Maria did not insist

thought Lucas wouldn’t be back

but he appeared right on

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

Lucas arrive just before dinner

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

her hand about to reach

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

glanced down at the

ber heart flutter in the past, but now, she had come to her

Even the most basic, meaningless gestures would be appreciated when they

for the family photo, le relused to take

surprised, as the thought

have been against it because he knew they would be

but unreadable face and Evelyn’s indiferent

a sigh, she suggested, “If you two are busy, then

gaze landed on Evelyn’s hand. “Oh my, where’s

her wedding ring but did not think too much about it. Now that it was still missing

help but ask

on Evelyn’s lund,

“It was getting in the

already sent the ring along with the divorce papers to Loras te had probably

Dicas had never won the

had played her

of things. She glanced at Lucas bare lingers,

a glare, signaling him to say something Even a few simple

crab legs, skillfully changing the topic. “What were you blinking toc? Do you

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