Chapter 587

Eleanor pressed her lips together, falling into a thoughtful silence. Her eyes dimmed, darkening with emotions that churned beneath the surface—conflict, fear, sorrow… and something else she couldn't quite name. “Mommy…” Leo’s voice was barely a whisper, yet it pulled her back. His tone was tinged with worry, his young heart already burdened with an adult’s dread. Eleanor turned to him. “Don’t worry,” she said softly. Just those two words—but in her calm voice, they carried a weight of reassurance. Her expression softened, no longer grave, but gentle and composed. Her gaze—though shadowed—held warmth. Somehow, those simple words eased the knot in Leo’s chest. He blinked, nodded obediently, and leaned in slightly toward her, comforted despite himself. “We’ll go take a look later,” Eleanor added, reaching out to gently ruffle his hair. Her fingers lingered for a second longer than usual, brushing affectionately over his head. Her voice, low and steady, was a balm to his restless mind. Af