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.

late, and he’s still

Grandma. Let’s eat first, He might be

did not want

that, Maria did

wouldn’t be

but he appeared

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

arrive just before dinner started, Maria finally

a family photo

about to

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

the glass,

actions might have made ber heart flutter in the past, but now, she had come

Even the most basic, meaningless gestures would be appreciated when

family photo, le relused

surprised, as the thought it

been against it because he

unreadable face

sigh, she suggested, “If you two are

on Evelyn’s hand. “Oh my,

hot weating her wedding ring but did not think too much about it. Now that

not help but ask

on Evelyn’s

“It was

papers to Loras te had

the ring after the wedding. Dicas had

had played her part for

understand how a ring could get in the way of things. She glanced at Lucas bare lingers, realizing Evelyn’s disappointment did not happen

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

some crab legs, skillfully changing the topic. “What were you blinking

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