The Queen Returns—And She's Unforgiving novel Chapter 99

Seeing how enthusiastic Maria was, Evelyn felt a little uneasy. "He… already left."

She wasn't sure when Lucas had left last night, but judging by the untouched side of the bed, she was certain he hadn't stayed over.

Maria's expression changed immediately. "Left? It's only 7:30 am. I was up by 6:00 am and never saw him leave."

Sensing something was off, Evelyn tried to reassure her before asking, "Grandma, is something wrong?"

Maria let out a heavy sigh. "What I gave him last night wasn't just a tonic… It was something to, well, spark his desire."

Traditional medicine was incredibly profound. She had specially asked Rick to prepare the formula. Yet, it was clear now—it hadn't even been used!

Evelyn certainly didn't look like someone who had spent an affectionate night. Her expression shifted, and pressed her lips together in silence.

No wonder Lucas' voice sounded a little hoarse last night. As for when exactly he left…

"Grandma, tell the kitchen not to prepare breakfast for Lucas." A lazy voice came from the stairs. Sophia yawned as she made her way down and glanced at Evelyn with a smirk. "He already ate with someone else."

Tiffany, most likely. Evelyn lowered her gaze. It all made sense now. Lucas must have left last night to go find Tiffany.

Even if the so-called aphrodisiac had affected him, his desires certainly wouldn't have been directed at her. Besides, with that seductive photo and the drug's added effect, they must have had quite a passionate night.

Maria, on the other hand, was fuming. She let out an exasperated sigh and grumbled, "Running off first thing in the morning—what on earth is out there that keeps pulling him away?"