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

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

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

did not insist any

thought Lucas wouldn’t be back

he appeared right

before shifting her gaze. She wondered when Maria would leave, as she planned to leave

just before dinner

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

to reach

There’s no need for

the glass, her expression

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

meaningless

for the family photo, le relused to take

surprised, as the

it because he knew they would

Lucas handsome but unreadable face and Evelyn’s

she suggested, “If you two are

hand. “Oh my, where’s your wedding

her wedding ring but did not think too much

but ask about

landed on Evelyn’s

“It was getting in

to Loras

the ring after the wedding. Dicas had never

her part for too

way of things. She glanced at Lucas bare lingers, realizing Evelyn’s disappointment did not

something Even a few simple woods

he offered her some crab legs, skillfully changing the

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