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

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

did not want to risk having Tittany

Maria did

thought Lucas wouldn’t

he appeared

up briefly before shifting her gaze. She wondered when Maria

arrive just before

a family photo this

about to reach

for that, Lucas answered, placing the glass of

down at the glass, her expression

have made ber heart flutter in the past, but now, she had come to her senses and

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

family photo, le

was not surprised, as the

must have been against it because he knew

handsome but unreadable face and Evelyn’s

a sigh, she suggested, “If

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

Evelyn was hot weating her wedding ring but did not think too much about

but ask

landed on

“It was getting in

papers to Loras te had probably gotten Michael

had won the ring after the wedding. Dicas

played her part

how a ring could get in the way of things. She

shot him a glare, signaling him to say something Even a few simple woods would

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

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