Heart Racing
She strained to hear the words being exchanged just above her. Her entire body was tense, her hands gripping the carpet, every muscle on edge. Her heart pounded like a drum in her chest, and the urge to spring out and confront them was almost overwhelming.
Yet some part of her hesitated. What if she misunderstood? What if the truth was worse than she imagined? Still, the overwhelming need for answers kept her rooted under the bed, ears open and emotions spiraling.
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