The Queen Returns And She’s Unforgiving

Chapter 204

Evelyn was caught off guard by Lucas' comment.

She looked over coolly, only to find Lucas watching her with a casual gaze that somehow carried a sharp edge beneath the surface.

"A grown adult who still can't take care of herself?" he said, a faint smirk playing at

his lips.

The words sounded off. They were halfway between concern and criticism. There was a subtle bite to them, cloaked in sarcasm.

Evelyn did not bother trying to figure out what he meant. She did not care enough anymore.

"There's no need for your concern," she said plainly. Just as she was about to leave, something occurred to her. "Wait. I left something in the study. Can I grab it real quick?"

Lucas had already walked over to the kitchen island and was pouring himself a glass of water. "What is it?"

"My laptop."

tightening slightly in thought, then finally

think I

shifted.

could have someone dig it back out for you." His eyes flickered to her now- firmed expression, one brow raised in amusement, like he was half-joking,

anything else. He had

want to keep any trace of

right to toss without asking. It did not hold anything particularly important, but the way Lucas handled it

her lips together, tension flaring in her temples before releasing with a sigh. "Forget it. I won't

I'll give you a ride," Lucas offered,

replied without looking back, "It's fine.

he had already grabbed a jacket and walked over, lifting

was about to refuse,

slightly-an almost imperceptible softness flickering across his face. He paused, then looked at Evelyn and

of nowhere, he asked, "You're sure

immediately. Her expression remained calm as

not bother to ask what had changed. She just headed

truly had not intended to let him drive her, but she was not blind either. She could tell something had come up-something that made