Chapter 12  Embracing Tomorrow

Upon the arrival of the following day, there was a persistent feeling of tension in the house between Lucas and Eleanor. As soon as they opened their eyes, they both became aware of the fact that something had changed between them the night before, something that neither of them was completely ready to face. As Eleanor came from her room, she discovered Lucas already in the kitchen, making breakfast with a focused expression on his face. At the threshold, she hesitated, unsure of how to approach him after the awkward encounter they had shared. She was experiencing a lot of anxiety. After clearing her throat to make her presence known, she entered the room in the hopes of breaking the awkward stillness that had been present the entire time. "Good morning, Lucas," she welcomed, her tone revealing a trace of uncertainty throughout the greeting. The response that Lucas gave was, "Morning, Eleanor," and his tone was cordial but guarded. Instead of making direct eye contact with her, he