Chapter 98

Lucas slowly looked over as well. Evelyn clenched her fingers, and her throat tightened. "I…" She couldn't let them give her a checkup. A truly skilled traditional doctor could diagnose her condition just by checking her pulse. Rick had been treating Maria for years—he was a renowned expert. If she went through with this, her secret would undoubtedly be exposed. "What's wrong, Evie?" Maria came closer, concern written all over her face. Evelyn's lips were pale. "Grandma, I'm fine, really. There's no need to trouble Dr. Hart." "You've lost weight," Maria insisted, holding her hand. "I've been worried you haven't been taking care of yourself properly. Just let him check our condition, at least for a bit of extra nourishment." Evelyn's palm grew damp with cold sweat. She was cornered. If her illness was revealed, she didn't even want to imagine the consequences. Instinctively, she glanced at Lucas, who remained detached, like a bystander. When he met her gaze, his expression di