The Queen Returns And She’s Unforgiving

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?"

have been hectic at work lately, so I

agreement, she would not be putting on this little

to take care of your health. I told Lucas to bring you back to the manor, but he keeps saying you're

lying," Lucas

husband you are—can't even

knew Maria truly cared about her. If it had not been her protection these past few years, things

with her. Just before hanging up, Maria added, "Next month, your grandfather's good friend, Nathan, is having a big birthday celebration. I'm not feeling well enough to attend, so you two

caught off guard. She

a couple. Now that they were divorced, showing up together was even more

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

"Nathan once saved your grandfather's life. This is about respect-so no discussion! It's getting late now. Both of you

and hung up before either of them could object.

truth about the

gave her a look. "We'll see how it

I asked you to come was for Grandma.

did not hesitate. "It's

about the stuff you gave me for the office? Margaret brought it all back- everything's still in the study. Do you