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."

in thought, then finally seemed to

I

shifted.

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

was more mockery than anything else. He had only just

not want to keep any

used, still felt like something he had no right to toss without asking. It did not hold anything particularly important, but the way Lucas handled it

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

a

without looking back, "It's fine. I'll drive

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

about

imperceptible softness flickering across his face. He paused, then

"You're sure you don't need a

caught the shift immediately. Her expression remained calm as she turned to the door.

to ask what had changed. She just headed

either.