The Queen Returns—And She's Unforgiving

The Connor family's sip-and-see party was very grand. The guests who came to congratulate them just kept coming.

The Connors were an eminent family. On top of that, they were related to a top, wealthy family like the Grants. It was only natural that the party attracted a lot of guests.

When Evelyn came upstairs, Tessie was welcoming the guests. Once she saw Evelyn, she waved with a smile and said, "Why are you alone? Where's Lucas?"

"He's parking the car downstairs. He'll be right up," Evelyn answered with a slight smile. She handed the gifts to Tessie and said, "These are a little something from Lucas and me."

Tessie accepted them happily. "It's enough that you guys are here. Maria's health is gradually declining, so she has sent the both of you to liven the party up."

She led Evelyn in by her arm as she spoke. Then, she asked the baby's father, Samuel Connor, to bring the baby over.

Evelyn was dazed for a moment as she looked at the gorgeous baby. She could not help but smile, and her gaze softened.

Tessie handed the baby to her. "Do you want to learn how to carry a baby?"

Evelyn was a little nervous as she had never held one before. However, she still nodded in the end.

She carefully held the baby in her arms, and the gentle and soft feeling made her melt. She could not help but caress the baby's cheek.

Lucas stumbled upon that scene when he came upstairs.noveldrama

Evelyn did not have an aggressive character, but she was a little cold. So, she

hardly ever looked as gentle as she did at that moment.

Lucas walked over and moved his gaze away from Evelyn. "Aunty Tessie. Samuel."

Samuel patted his shoulder in response.

Pretending to blame Lucas, Tessie said, "Look how much Evie likes children. When are you guys going to have one of your own? Maria would be so happy."

"We're the same age, Lucas. I'm 29 years old, and I already have my second child. Shouldn't you put on some speed?" Samuel teased.

Lucas put on a faint smile and said nothing. He was not interested in a topic like this.

Tessie and Samuel had long heard that Lucas and Evelyn were not getting along, even though they looked fine on the outside. Seeing Lucas' attitude left them feeling helpless. Why was their relationship just not improving?

Evelyn understood what Lucas meant. He didn't necessarily dislike children-he probably just did not want to have one with her.

She looked at the baby, who was cooing in her arms, and her mind wandered off for a moment. Would she still have a chance to give birth to such a cute baby in the future?

Soon after, Evelyn and Lucas followed Tessie and Samuel to the main table to take their seats.

After some time, Lucas looked at his watch and said, "Aunt Tessie, I have something to attend to, so I'll be leaving soon."

Hearing that, Evelyn gave it a thought and decided to stay. It would seem rude if she were to leave as well.

Tessie took out two charms and handed one to Lucas and Evelyn each. "This is a lucky charm. I got them for you in hopes that you'll have better luck getting pregnant. It'll work if you're sincere enough. Remember to keep it on you."

Evelyn thought it was a hot potato. After all, they still had no idea that she and Lucas were already getting a divorce, and it would be useless to have that on them.

Lucas, however, did not leave Tessie hanging and accepted them calmly.

Evelyn remained silent. She might never be able to bear a child anymore, but Tiffany could. It was understandable for Lucas to accept the charms and just treat them as a blessing.

Lucas took another look at Evelyn before he left. It seemed as if he felt it was inappropriate to leave her at the party, so he said, "I'll have Michael pick you up later."

He had always been very thoughtful to her when they were in front of others. However, Evelyn replied calmly, "No need. I'll leave on my own."

Lucas gazed at her for a moment but did not insist. He just turned around and left. Later, Evelyn sent a text to Justine, asking her to pick her up in half an hour.

After Evelyn said goodbye to Tessie and the others, she took the elevator down.

Justine was already waiting for her on the first floor, jumping and waving as she called out, "Over here!"

Evelyn was about to walk over when she bumped into the people who came out of one of the banquet halls on the first floor. She frowned subconsciously when she saw their faces.

Tiffany was holding Millie's arm, and Mason and Jason were at their side. The person standing next to Tiffany was the calm and distinguished Lucas.

Evelyn's gaze darkened a little. It turned out Lucas had not left the building at all and had just abandoned her at Tessie's party to be with Tiffany.

Seeing Evelyn, Millie could not help but survey her from head to toe, saying calmly, "Are you Evelyn? It's been a long while."