Chapter 87 The Intruder Gambit

After 48 hours of painful waiting and not knowing what would happen, Eleanor finally woke up. This gave Lucas a glimmer of hope in a dark mood. With scowled faces and tired eyes, the doctors only let Lucas into her room. When he walked inside, the sterile scent of antiseptic assaulted his senses. Eleanor was in a hospital bed, her face pale and drawn. But she gave off a calm vibe that hid the struggle inside her. There was a steady rhythm to a tense atmosphere thanks to the heart monitor's soft beep. Lucas walked over to her bedside, his heart racing with a mix of happiness and worry. He reached out to gently take her hand in his, his touch seeking solace and reassurance in the midst of uncertainty. Lifting Eleanor's eyelids, we saw eyes that were tired but still had a spark of determination and strength in them. Her gaze met Lucas's, and in that moment, an unspoken understanding passed between them, a silent acknowledgment of the trials they had faced and the challenges that lay a