Chapter 138
Lucas answered the phone. His deep voice was emotionless. “What is n?”
The mom in the car was small, so Evelyn could hear Sophia acting cute even though she didn’t wish to bear it.
“Lucas, you’ve probably stated your joumey, right? Come pick me tip:”
Lucas never catered to Sophia’s every whim. On the contrary, he was mercilessiñost of the time.
‘Am I your driver?” he asked coldly.
Sophia couldn’t help but shrink back. She mumbled, feeling wronged, “It’s along your route, so why can’t you pick me up? I even asked Grandma. You’ll definitely pass by my place en mute.”
Lucas couldn’t be bothered to dispute this with her. “Holdon.”
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He raised his head and told the driver the address. He then turned to glance at Evelyn. “Do you mind if I pick her up?
Evelyn shook her head and replied, “It’s fine. Jirst drop me off by the roadside in a while.
She didn’t want to ride in his car to begin with.
“It’s on the same route as Flying Seal Group, I’ll just send you there. Lucas lowered his head to look at his watch as he said that. His deep voice betrayed no
motion
Evelyn didn’t say much more in response.
The driver then drove toward the destination Sophia mentioned,
ether. It was
Evelyn instantly saw Sophia and Tiffany by the roadside. The two of them were unexpectedly together. was no wonder Lucas humored Sophia Sophia happily opened the car door. However, the moment she saw Evelyn, her smile dimmed and her brows furrowed.
What aur you doing here?” she asked
She then tumed toward Titiamy and looked at her awkwardly, “Tiffany, I didn’t expect her to be present.”
Tiffany clutched her cruendile skin purse. Her demeanor was calm and elegant as she replied, “It’s alright. It’s probably en route,”
Only then did Sophia breathe a sigh of rellet. She smiled and looped her arm through Tiffany’s. “You’re truly generous,”
Evelyn looked at them calmly. It was as if she ought to be grateful for Tiffany’s generosity in allowing her to ride in her own husband’s car Tiffany’s behavior was just like that of a proper mistress
Meanwhile, Evelyn was the one being excluded. She had taken care of Sophia diligently for three years. Even so, sometimes she couldn’t understand that sincenty couldn’t be met with sincerity.
“Oh my, this is such an awkward situation. You can’t possibly squeeze into the same car with Tiffany,” Sophia commented, a little uncomfortable as she looked at Evelyn
“I really didn’t know you were here. After all, all those years, I never saw my brother pick you up or drop you off…”
Evelyn understood what she was implying Sophia wanted her to make way for Tittathy. Besides, he presence was inconvenient
Tiffany didn’t say as
word, nor did she lowerber din she merely rast Evelyn a glance from the comer of her eye. Clearly, she agreed with Sophia’s words. Tiffany didn’t have to do anything, yet some people who wholelicartedly supported her and treated her with the courtesy and authority Lucas‘ wife should have Evelyn no longer cared. Without besitation, star got our of the cat.
They didn’t want her around as the third wheel, and she didn’t want to sit awkwardly in the middle either,
“Want me to call you a cab can finally tuned to look at
He hadn’t said a word throughout the entire exchange. However, at this moment, he acknowledged her “understanding‘ mough to call herande.
Even so, not long ago, he had listed on driving her to the Flying Seal Group
was thus kind and “considerate”
Evelyn met his gaze. At that moment, the thought about how other women in her shoes wouldn’t tolerate such a situation and might have refused to let them have
However, Evelyn didn’t have the time or energy to do so,
“There’s no need to do pa,” Evelyn rejected.
The didn’t care what icas” or anyone else’s expressions were and walked to the nearby bus stop
Tillany got into the car and sat beside Lucas he could smell the faint lingering scent Evelyndad left behind in the car. Her brow funtowed slightly
“Luras, could you roll down the windows? The ait feels a little stuity. Let’s clear it out “
The didn’t want Evelyn to have to contact with Lacas. She also disliked the spell and maces of Evelyn on Lucas, his belongings, and his space.
