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."

brow tightening slightly in thought, then finally seemed to

I

expression shifted. "That

His eyes flickered to her now- firmed expression, one brow raised

it was more mockery than anything else. He had only just repurchased the house and already tossed

keep any trace of her

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

together, tension flaring in her temples before releasing with a sigh. "Forget

I'll give you a ride," Lucas

replied without looking back,

and walked over, lifting his eyes in a silent

about

imperceptible softness flickering across his face. He paused, then looked

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

shift immediately. Her expression remained calm as she

to ask what had changed. She just

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