The Queen Returns And She’s Unforgiving

Chapter 166

On the way to Grant Manor, Evelyn realized that Lucas had not returned yet.

She figured that Lucas was spending more time with Tiffany.

When he did so in the past, Evelyn felt nothing, nor did she care. However, on that particular day, she couldn't help but feel a twinge of unease.

When Maria saw Evelyn returning, she was, of course, happy. She immediately pulled Evelyn over to chat and soon asked about Lucas. "Why didn't he come back with you? What is he up to?"

Evelyn lowered her gaze. "I'm not sure."

Maria was unhappy and ordered someone to bring her phone so she could call Lucas, who answered this time.

It seemed that he had intentionally avoided Evelyn's call earlier.

Maria spoke sternly. "It's already past 8:00 pm. Why are you still not home for dinner?"

Evelyn couldn't hear what Lucas said, but Maria seemed to relax slightly after their conversation.

...

After hanging up, she pulled Evelyn over to sit down. "Let's not wait for him. We'll leave him to his own devices."

Even if he couldn't make it back immediately, Evelyn knew Lucas would still return tonight.

she had no appetite. Feeling unwell for the entire day, she had struggled through the banquet. Her head was also throbbing,

laptop and headed upstairs to rest for

heart filled with a suffocating mix of loss, guilt,

and cold sweat beaded on her

room remained dim and quiet. It was empty, making the loneliness even more overwhelming as it gnawed at her

accustomed to it over the past three years. She glanced at her phone, startled to notice

looked like Lucas never came home

found the blanket weighed

A deep, calm voice came from

Lucas had already changed into his sleepwear, sitting at the edge of the bed and looking

working at

of

from a fever she'd been fighting off. Her throat was dry and

when he came home

his laptop aside, turning toward her. His hand

"I'll take care of it. You don't need

for a moment, noticing a hint of wariness in her tone. Was she trying

this notion. "Is there some secret hidden in that computer?" he asked,

Evelyn remained silent.

press the issue. He stood up, walking over to the table where a thermos and a few boxes

a glass of water. Then, he carefully read the medication instructions, confirming the dosage

have a fever. Take these first," he said, handing