Richard Rawlings (The Invicible Hero)

Chapter 56

Addams yawned lazily, covering his mouth with one hand as though he were bored with the whole situation.

He gave a slow nod, eyes half-lidded as if barely impressed. "This is scary, mehn," he drawled, an ironic lilt in his tone. "Our honorable president—the fearless leader of a secret organization."

Richard’s interest piqued, his gaze fixed on Sophia with a mix of curiosity and empathy. “It must have been hard for you,” he said quietly, “knowing your father was involved in these things.”

Sophia met his gaze, a faint smile playing on her lips. "No, it wasn’t," she replied, her voice softer. "He's not really my father. He's my adopted father."

Richard's brow furrowed. He cast a quick glance at Addams, who was already sound asleep, snoring loudly as he reclined in his seat, oblivious to their conversation.

“Do you know who your true parents are?” Richard asked, his voice barely above a whisper, as though afraid to break the moment’s fragile tension.

Sophia chuckled, the sound laced wit