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.

already this late, and he’s still not back

Grandma. Let’s eat first, He might

was just an excuse. She did not want to risk having

Maria did not insist any

wouldn’t

appeared

briefly before shifting her gaze. She wondered when

just before dinner started, Maria finally

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

to reach for her

take one last year? There’s no need for that, Lucas answered, placing the glass of

down at the glass,

past, but now, she had come to her senses and

often too emotional. Even the most basic, meaningless

photo, le relused to

surprised, as the thought

against it because he knew they would

unreadable face and Evelyn’s

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

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

was hot weating her wedding ring but did not think too much about it. Now that it was still missing frum Evelyn’s finger,

help but ask about

landed on Evelyn’s lund,

“It was getting

to Loras te had probably gotten Michael to

ring after the wedding. Dicas had never won the ring evenance, presenting

her part

get in the way of things. She glanced at

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

trigued ignorance tratead, he offered her some crab legs, skillfully changing the topic. “What were you blinking toc? Do you ean you want

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