Chapter 14

“Don’t you know about it?” Maria was infuriated, sensing something was wrong. She continued, “I booked tickets for you two for a two-day trip to Reis Mountain. Lucas told me he’d already given you the tickets when I asked him yesterday.”

Evelyn was confused, as Lucas hadn’t mentioned anything. However, it was clear to her that he didn’t want to go on vacation with her and had deceived Maria, hoping to avoid the issue.

“Grandma, I had something to do at the very last minute, so…”

“It’s the weekend. What could you possibly be doing? Don’t try to cover for the rascal. Evie, why don’t you two go up there now? I’ve already arranged everything. I’ll go and talk to him.”

Trying to stop Maria, Evelyn confessed, “Grandma, actually, Lucas and I have already…”

“What about you two?” Maria’s tone softened as she spoke to Evelyn.

It was obvious Maria didn’t know they had filed for divorce. Had Lucas not informed the Grant family? Otherwise, Maria wouldn’t have arranged such a trip.

Evelyn felt slightly frustrated. Maria was in poor health, with a heart condition. Was Lucas just waiting for the right time to break the news to Maria? If that were the case, Maria might not be able to handle the shock of admitting the truth now. She didn’t want to be the one to hurt her.

Since the divorce papers had been signed, all that remained was to finalize the legal process. They had enough time for Maria to come to terms with their divorce.

After giving it some thought, Evelyn said, “It’s alright, Grandma. He told me about it already, and I’ll head over there now.”

She had only planned to smooth things over with Maria; she had no plans of actually going.

However, Maria suddenly said, “I’ll send you a car, as my driver is familiar with the roads there. A young couple needs to spice things up every once in a while. You two can take the next two days to rekindle your relationship. Please try to give me a great-grandchild by the end of the year!” she urged with hopeful enthusiasm. Before Evelyn could refuse, Maria hung up and went to make the arrangements.

Evelyn rubbed her temples, feeling a headache coming on. She knew exactly what was on Maria’s mind.

Throughout their three-year marriage, their relationship had always been stale, and anyone could see it. Moreover, the fact that they hadn’t had a child despite being married for three years was something the older generation found hard to accept.

That was why she had dutifully scheduled intimate moments with Lucas during her ovulation to fulfill her duty to the Grant family. He had no interest in touching her outside of those times. Lucas was in perfect health, yet she had never gotten pregnant.

At first, she assumed it was because of a uterine injury she’d had years ago that was making it difficult for her to conceive. She had believed that with proper treatment, she would eventually be pregnant. However, her cervical cancer diagnosis had extinguished the glimmer of hope she once had.

Maria was incredibly efficient, as a driver contacted Evelyn in no time. To keep up the charade, she gave the driver the location of a nearby shopping center rather than her actual residence, hiding the fact that she and Lucas were already living separately. She wasn’t sure what Lucas had planned regarding their divorce, so she decided to play it safe.

Despite getting into the car, she did not contact Lucas. She believed that Lucas hadn’t told her about the trip because he didn’t want to go with her. There was no way he would show up and accompany her for two days. So, she might as well spend two days alone to keep Maria happy. It was a good chance for her to relax.

The vacation lodges were located high up at the peak of Reis Mountain. There was also a ski resort nearby, and visitors could witness the breathtaking scenic view of the sun shining over the mountains.

After checking into her room, she pushed her suitcase to her door, only to see two people returning from outside. Lucas and Tiffany were chatting as they walked side-by-side. Tiffany was even smiling brightly.

Evelyn’s expression flickered. The scene before her was a harsh slap to the face. Lucas’ eyes darkened slightly after seeing her, but his expression remained emotionless. Tiffany, on the other hand, was smiling faintly, seemingly finding the situation amusing. Humiliation washed over Evelyn. What did they think of her now?

“Lucas, where’s the key card?” Tiffany didn’t greet Evelyn.

He handed the key card to Tiffany, and she entered the room next door, leaving the door ajar. It was obvious she had kept the door open for him to enter later.

Were they sharing a room?

Lucas turned to Evelyn, asking, “Did Grandma tell you about it?”

Evelyn replied, “She did.”

“Why don’t you switch rooms?” Lucas’ gaze was ice-cold. Although he had phrased his words as a question, he had a firm and forceful attitude.

She immediately understood what he meant. He was staying in the room next door with Tiffany. If the two of them were to do anything intimate, her presence next door would likely disgust them. Was she being inconsiderate, interrupting them by showing up?