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

think I threw it

shifted. "That was

could have someone dig it back out for you." His eyes flickered to her now-

was more mockery than anything else. He had only just

did not want to keep any

toss without asking. It did not hold

temples before releasing with a sigh. "Forget it. I won't bother

give you a

and replied without looking back, "It's

grabbed a jacket and walked over, lifting

as she was about to refuse,

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

of nowhere, he asked, "You're sure you don't need a

Her expression remained calm as she turned to the door.

ask what had changed. She just headed out on her own and drove

was not blind either. She could tell something had come up-something that made him suddenly hope she