Chapter 76

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"Noooo!" I shouted and jerked myself up. Sweating profusely, I held my rapidly beating heart, trying to take a deep breath. After long minutes, my breathing subsided as I grabbed the jug and poured myself a glass of water. I chugged it down, dropping the glass.

It's the nightmare from last time. My demons won't let me be. I almost succeeded this time in seeing the man behind the mask. How could that stuffy suffocating cage be that dark and scary? I thought goosebumps prickling down my skin.

A knock came in. I was still stuck in that nightmare unable to pull myself back to reality but when it came again, now a little too loud I had to answer. "Please come on in," I said, sitting upright.

The door opened and the uninvited guest came in. Why wasn't I surprised to see it was the housekeeper? I should've known Lorenzo always makes good on his promises.

Ellabelle bowed respectfully raising her head. "Good morning ma'am Sophie." She greeted.

I forced a smile, waving at her. There was