#Chapter 140: Stolen Kisses, Hidden Secrets

Olivia As my foot landed on the top stair, the thick carpet underfoot seemed to mute my every step, making me soundless. The grand hallway before me was dimly lit by sconces on either side, their gentle flames throwing long, eerie shadows. Each door was closed, and I realized that I didn't actually have a clue where Jenifer might have gone. Why I was following her, I couldn’t quite understand. Curiosity? Distrust? Did I expect to find her in the midst of something evil with Colin? Or was it something else entirely? I stopped at the top of the stairs for a moment and cast a glance back down to see that the foyer was still empty. For a moment, I considered turning back around and heading back downstairs. Olivia, your curiosity will be the death of you, my father’s voice echoed in my mind. I swallowed and kept going, although I had no clue where I was headed. But then, from the far end of the corridor, a muted sound reached my ears—a whisper. Almost instincti