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."

paused, brow tightening slightly in thought, then

think I threw

shifted. "That

His eyes flickered to her now- firmed expression, one brow raised in amusement, like he

than anything else. He had only just repurchased the house and

want to keep any

no right to toss without asking. It did not hold anything particularly important, but

temples before releasing with

give you a

at the time and replied without looking back, "It's fine. I'll drive

had already grabbed a jacket and walked over, lifting his eyes in a silent request for her

was about to

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

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

immediately. Her expression remained calm as she turned to the

ask what had changed. She just headed out on her

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