The Queen Returns—And She's Unforgiving novel Chapter 256

Lucas leaned wearily against the soft pillows. Looking at Maria's stern and angry expression, he didn't appear flustered. Instead, he said calmly, "Grandma, your blood pressure is high. Please calm down."

Maria immediately frowned. "Don't change the subject. I want a clear answer from you."

As she spoke, the corners of her mouth trembled. She even found it difficult to speak. "Is Ms. Moore your…"

He looked up at her. It was probably from the blood loss, but his complexion was pale. Even his usually rosy lips had faded to a soft pink. He showed no intention of explaining.

He simply looked at her in silence.

Maria suddenly felt a wave of dizziness. She paced a couple of steps, after which she took a deep breath. "I don't care if you two have anything going on. If Evie minds her presence, and you won't resolve it, I will do it."

He finally spoke slowly this time. "Evie doesn't mind."

She stared at him, momentarily speechless.

Lucas knew her temper well. With a light sigh, he pushed himself up to sit a little straighter. "Grandma, this is between us. You don't need to get involved."

"You…" Maria looked at his pale face, and all the words of reproach were caught in her throat. "Lucas, I hope you're not an ungrateful person. Evelyn is a gentle person. Anyone can bully her, but not you."

"Okay," replied Lucas. Then, he smiled and added, "Since you care about her so much, how could I dare do so?"

She sighed. She also understood that if anything did happen, it was ultimately up to the couple to work through it themselves. What could she really do?

"Does it still hurt?" Maria finally stepped forward, still clearly pained on his behalf.

Lucas smiled casually. "It's nothing."

"And what about Evie? Where did she go?" she asked, assuming that Evelyn must have just stepped out briefly and would be staying by Lucas' side.

Lucas remained expressionless, lying, "She went to buy something."