Chapter 23  Invitation for Thanksgiving Dinner

As Eleanor was on her way back home, eager for the explanations she sought from Lucas, her phone rang, displaying an unknown number. Curiosity getting the better of her, she answered. "Hello." "Hi Eleanor, How are you?" "I am good; thank you. But who am I speaking with?" "Oh, I thought you'd recognize my voice." "I am sorry, but I'm unable to do that." "I am Judy, Lucas' mom." For a moment, shock coursed through Eleanor, followed swiftly by the question of why on earth she was calling her. When her silence lingered, Judy spoke again. "Hello, Eleanor, are you there?" Snapping back to the conversation, Eleanor replied, "Yeah, I can hear you now. How are you, Judy?" Judy chuckled. "Oh, I'm fine. Thanks, Eleanor. Okay, I called you to invite you to Thanksgiving dinner at my place. Lucas told me you wouldn't be able to come, but I know he was lying, so I somehow got your number to invite you." Surprised, Eleanor asked, "Did Lucas give you my number?" Judy clarified, "Oh no, we V