Chapter 28 Curtains of Secrecy

Lucas emerged from the shower, a residual smile adorning his face, his mind still lingering in the tranquility of last night. As he strode into his closet, a sudden interruption disrupted his reverie—the insistent ring of his phone. His smile abruptly vanished, and a more solemn expression took its place as the name flashed on the screen. With a sense of urgency in his movements, Lucas swiftly grabbed his phone and answered the call. "What happened?" His voice conveyed a mixture of concern and readiness, indicating an imminent departure. "I am coming," he responded curtly before abruptly ending the call. His brows furrowed in a semblance of worry as he swiftly picked out the first clothes his hand could reach, dressing hastily without his usual care for appearance or style. Eleanor stood in the room, a sense of anticipation and hope evident in her eyes as she watched Lucas. Her gaze lingered on him, expecting a comforting gesture or a reassuring word. Instead, she was met with an un