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

think I threw it

shifted. "That

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

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

want to keep any

rarely 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 just getting rid

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

late. I'll give you a ride," Lucas offered, ever the

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

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

about to refuse, his phone

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

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

shift immediately. Her expression remained calm

did not bother to ask what had changed. She just headed out on her own and

blind either. She could