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.

ordered someone to cut some fruit for Evelyn, but she had no appetite. Feeling unwell for the entire day, she had struggled through the banquet. Her head was also

headed upstairs to rest for

filled with a

eyes, and cold sweat beaded

was switched on, yet the room remained dim and quiet. It was empty, making the

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

never came

but found the

awake?" A deep, calm voice came from behind her

his sleepwear, sitting at the edge of the bed and looking at his

he working at

was already the middle of the night. Why

likely from a fever she'd been fighting off.

about to ask Lucas when he came home when the laptop on the nightstand chimed several

turning toward her. His hand reached for her computer just as she

expression. "I'll take care of it. You

wariness in her tone. Was she trying to distance

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

Evelyn remained silent.

walking over to the

poured a glass of water. Then, he carefully read the medication instructions, confirming the dosage along with any warnings, contraindications, and side

Take these first," he said, handing her