Chapter 89

Evelyn had already arrived at the airport and checked in her luggage. She replied, "Around 4:30 pm." There was a brief silence on the other end before Lucas finally spoke. "Got it. Wait for me after you land—I'll drive you back to the city." Evelyn figured Maria must have urged him to call. But after what had happened last night, she hesitated. Sensing her reluctance, Lucas said, "Grandma asked me to take you home." Bringing up Maria made Evelyn furrow her brows. "When are you planning to tell her?" Before he could respond, Tiffany's voice came through from his side. "Lucas, we need to board now." Then came the abrupt beeping of the call ending. He had hung up. She wasn't even sure if he had heard her question. And as for what happened last night—he seemed entirely unbothered. If she wasn't mistaken, the background announcement on his end sounded exactly like hers. Were they on the same flight? A quiet laugh almost escaped her. If he was with Tiffany, how exactly did he pl