Chapter 125 Cross Roads of Destiny

The atmosphere in the Van Kirk mansion was tense as Eleanor summoned the courage to broach the subject that had been weighing heavily on her heart. Lucas sat across from her. Finally, she took a deep breath, steeling herself for Lucas's reaction as she began to speak. "Lucas, there's something I need to tell you," she said, her voice barely above a whisper. Lucas glanced up from the papers, his gaze sharpening as he sensed the gravity of Eleanor's tone. "What is it, Eleanor?" he asked, his voice tinged with concern. Eleanor's heart pounded in her chest as she met Lucas's gaze, her eyes brimming with emotion. "I'm pregnant," she confessed, her voice trembling with uncertainty. "Pregnant?" Lucas exclaimed, his voice filled with happiness. "Eleanor, that's wonderful!" But despite Lucas's elation, Eleanor couldn't shake the knot of anxiety that tightened in her chest. She forced a smile, but it didn't quite reach her eyes as she struggled to contain her unease. Lucas noticed