The Queen Returns And She’s Unforgiving

Chapter 168

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.

guess to know that Lucas probably didn't have to work on that

on the table. "No matter how important your work is, isn't your relationship with your wife

about the divorce, but the words were stuck in her throat. Biting her lip,

He then raised his hand to gently pat her back. "Alright. I know. Don't

Maria's expression softened.

your dinner. I'll go take my

her meal. She knew what Lucas was doing. He

had arranged things, Lucas had no intention of

she came back, Lucas was already gone. Her expression darkened.

answer.

the ring, and she

car to leave. She

pay whatever

"Lucas, I'm begging you."

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