The Queen Returns And She’s Unforgiving

Chapter 168

Evelyn hadn't expected Maria, despite her age, to be so in touch with new trends.

A candlelight dinner was one thing, but knowing about themed suites revolving around Valentine's Day caught her off guard.

Before she could figure out how to refuse, Lucas spoke first, his tone indifferent. "That's something for young couples. I'm busy with work. There's no need for that, Grandma."

He preemptively refused on Evelyn's behalf.

Evelyn wasn't surprised. She lowered her gaze and quietly ate her oatmeal. Having Lucas deal with this kind of hassle himself spared her the headache.

Maria blinked in surprise for a moment. "You can go on a date after work! I didn't say you had to take the whole day off! What excuses are you making now?"

Lucas raised an eyebrow. "It's not an excuse. I really do have work."

This made Evelyn look up at him. Just then, Lucas' phone rang. He picked it up and glanced at the message, but seeing Evelyn sitting right next to him, he quickly turned the screen face down on the table-almost as though to hide it.

that Lucas probably didn't have to work on that day. It was just that his intended date for Valentine's

With an audible huff, she slammed her hand down on the table. "No matter how important your work is, isn't

get so angry. She almost blurted out an explanation about the divorce, but the words were stuck in her throat. Biting

saw Maria getting angry, he actually smiled a little. He then raised his hand to gently

Maria's expression softened.

dinner. I'll go take my blood pressure medication," she said before

anything more and quietly finished her meal. She knew what Lucas was doing. He was merely offering a temporary solution. He just didn't want to upset

matter how Maria had arranged things, Lucas had

back, Lucas was

answer.

the ring, and she wasn't

leave. She

means a lot to me. I'm willing to pay whatever it

"Lucas, I'm begging you."