Chapter 203

"There's no need." Evelyn glanced at the time-it was nearly 8:00 pm. She looked up at him. "If you've got something to say, just say it."

She did not want to stay here longer than necessary. If it were not for the terms of their divorce agreement, she would not even have come.

As for why he bought the house back, she had not asked. That was Lucas' business.

Maybe he had always liked this place. When they were married, he avoided coming home because of her. Now that they were divorced, did he feel more comfortable living here?

"Alright," Lucas said, walking over and stopping in front of her. "Grandma's been asking a lot lately. I need you to help me deal with it."

Evelyn had already guessed as much before she arrived. It was either about the house or something to do with Maria.

Before she could respond, his phone rang. It was a WhatsApp video call.

She glanced at the screen-and found that it really was Maria.

Lucas answered, and Maria immediately spotted Evelyn beside him. She beamed. "Both of you are home together?"

"Yes, Grandma. Things have been

divorce agreement, she would not be putting on this

to take care of your health.

wasn't lying,"

that? Some husband you are—can't even take care of

it had not been her protection

month, your grandfather's good friend, Nathan, is having a big birthday celebration. I'm not feeling well enough to attend, so you two will go on

caught off guard.

they were secretly married, no one knew they were a couple. Now that they were divorced, showing up together

Evelyn a sidelong glance, then politely declined. "We'll see how the schedule looks, Grandma. If

This is about respect-so no

them off and hung up before either of them

the truth about the

look. "We'll see

"There are still some of your things here. One reason I asked you to come was for Grandma. The other was to

hesitate. "It's fine.

gave me for the office? Margaret brought it all back-

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