Chapter 63

"Suit yourself." Lucas studied her for a moment, then adjusted his tie. "Just make sure you have a good explanation for Grandma." Evelyn immediately understood. So, that was all this was about—making sure Maria didn't complain about his lack of care for her. ... When they went downstairs, Maria had already returned from her morning walk. She had personally made a nourishing stew for Evelyn, and Evelyn couldn't bear to let her effort go to waste. She forced herself to have some despite her discomfort. "Lucas, take Evie with you," Maria instructed. Lucas paused, looking at Evelyn. Evelyn thought of that phone call from earlier. "It's fine, Grandma. I have somewhere to be, and it's in the opposite direction." Maria glanced at Lucas, seeing that he wasn't even trying to respond. Her irritation flared. Evelyn knew exactly where Lucas was going—to pick up Tiffany. And after what happened last time, when he had left her stranded in the middle of nowhere, she wasn't a