The Queen Returns—And She's Unforgiving novel Chapter 14

"Do you not know about it?" Maria was infuriated as she sensed that something was wrong.

She continued, "I booked tickets for you two for a two-day trip at Reis Mountain. Lucas told me he had already given you the tickets when I asked him about it yesterday."

Evelyn was confused as Lucas hadn't mentioned anything about it. However, it was clear to her that he did not want to go on a vacation with her and had deceived Maria, hoping to brush things off.

"Grandma, I had something to do at the very last minute, so…"

"It's the weekend. What can you possibly be doing? Don't try to cover for the rascal. Evie, why don't you two go up there now? I've already arranged everything for you two. I'll go and push him."

Trying to stop Maria from doing so, Evelyn confessed, "Grandma, actually, Lucas and I have already…"

"What about you two?" Maria's tone softened as she spoke to Evelyn.

It was obvious that Maria did not know that they had filed for divorce. Had Lucas not informed the Grant family about it?

Otherwise, Maria would not have arranged such a trip for them.

Evelyn felt slightly frustrated by the turn of events. Maria was in poor health, and she had a heart condition. Was Lucas just waiting for the right time to break the news to Maria?

If that was the case, Maria might not be able to handle the shock if she were to admit the truth now. She didn't want to be the bad guy either.

Since the divorce papers had already been signed, all that was left was to finalize the legal process. They had enough time for Maria to come to terms with their divorce.

After giving it some thought, Evelyn claimed, "It's alright, Grandma. He told me about it already, and I'll head over there now."

She had only planned to smooth things over with Maria, and she had no plans of going there.

However, Maria suddenly said, "I'll send you a car as my driver is familiar with the roads there. A young couple needs to spice things up every once in a while.

"You two can take the next two days to rekindle your relationship. Please try to give me a great-grandchild by the end of the year!" she urged with hopeful enthusiasm.

Before Evelyn could refuse, Maria hung up the phone and went off to make the necessary arrangements.

Evelyn rubbed her temples, feeling a headache coming on. She knew exactly what was on Maria's mind.

Throughout the three years where she had been married to Lucas, their relationship had always been stale and anyone could see it.

Moreover, the fact that they had not had a child despite being married for three years was something the older generation found hard to accept.

That was why she had dutifully scheduled intimate moments with Lucas during her ovulation to fulfill her duty to the Grant family.

He had no interest in touching her outside of the times they had agreed on.

Lucas was in perfect health, yet she had never gotten pregnant.

At first, she assumed it was because of her uterine injury she had years ago that was making things difficult for her to conceive.