Chapter 58   A Night Before Surrender

The weight of the upcoming conversation with Eleanor was on Lucas' mind as he made his way back home. He drove in silence, lost in his thoughts, contemplating a balance between protecting her and navigating the legal complexities. With every passing mile, his determination to address the situation strengthened, yet a knot of apprehension tugged at his insides. He rehearsed the conversation in his mind, mentally preparing himself for the difficult discussion that awaited. His phone buzzed abruptly, interrupting his train of thought. Glancing at the screen, he noticed it was Eleanor calling. He responded as quickly as possible, his voice etched with concern at the timing. "Eleanor, is everything alright?"  Her voice on the other end sounded a bit shaky but determined. "Lucas, can you come home early? I'm already at home," she said, her tone carrying a determination. Lucas asked. "I am on my way, but what happened?" Eleanor said. "Nothing, I just want to talk to you about something i