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 finally

I

expression shifted. "That

it back out for you." His eyes flickered to her now- firmed expression, one

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

keep any trace of her

still felt like something he had no right to toss without asking. It did not hold anything

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

a ride," Lucas offered, ever

time and replied without looking back, "It's fine.

over, lifting his eyes in a silent request

about to

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

remained calm

bother to ask what had changed. She just headed out on her

either. She could tell something had come up-something that made him suddenly hope she would say