Chapter 241

Just as she entered the living room, Evelyn saw Lucas sitting in the dining area, eating oatmeal. He was watching his iPad as he did so. Evelyn didn't expect him to return. He even finished the portion that she had made. Hadn't he already eaten with Tiffany? Sensing Evelyn's gaze, Lucas looked over and asked, "What is it?" He didn't seem to understand why she looked at him with such an expression. She frowned but didn't respond. She turned and walked toward the bedroom to get the gift Maria had prepared for her. Nothing in the room had changed. The personal items she had left there earlier were still in place. The gift Maria had prepared was a diamond-studded ladies' wristwatch. Evelyn knew of the brand somewhat and was aware that the watch wasn't cheap. However, this was a sincere gift from Maria, so she didn't dwell on it and accepted it. As she came out of the bedroom and opened the door, she heard Lucas' deep voice from the end of the hallway. Lucas: "Yeah, there's a lot