Chapter 138: Dug into a Deep Hole

Levi stood by the front door, checking his watch, while Eleanor finished a call in the living room. “Ready to go?” Levi asked, trying to sound casual as he adjusted the collar of his shirt. He knew this visit to see Sophia wasn’t going to be easy. Eleanor nodded though her mind was elsewhere. “Yeah, just give me a second. I need to grab my purse.” She moved toward the hallway table, her phone in hand, but it buzzed before she could pick it up. She glanced at the screen, her breath catching when she saw Harper’s name. “It’s Harper,” she muttered, answering the call. “Harper, what’s wrong?” Harper’s voice was frantic, almost hysterical. “Eleanor, you need to come home. Now. Xander’s… he’s losing it. He’s demanding to know about his father, and I can’t—" A loud crash echoed in the background, followed by Xander’s furious screams. Eleanor’s heart dropped, her mind racing. “What happened? Why is he asking about his father? What did you tell him?” Harper’s words tumbled out in a rush.