Chapter 4 The door was slightly opened, allowing a sliver of light from the hallway to spill into the dim room. She listened carefully, her breaths shallow and quick. The thought of Richard finding her like this sent a wave of fear through her, but there was also a thrill in the danger of it all. But there was also a twisted thrill in the idea of almost being caught, the danger of it, the illicit nature of what she and Julian had just done.The footsteps grew louder and stopped just outside her door. Sophia held her breath, her heart pounding. The doorknob turned slowly and she felt her heart stop. Hearing the gentle knock, she bit her lip, not sure if she should respond."Sophia, are you awake?" Richard’s voice came out, filled with concern.Sophia's body tensed and she quickly pulled the covers up to her chest, hiding the mess beneath. "Y… yeah, Dad, I'm awake." She stammered, hoping her voice didn't give away how anxious she was.The door opened a little more and Richard peeped in
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