Chapter 16 As soon as they stepped inside , he bent down , slid one arm under her knees , and picked her up . She wrapped her arms around his neck without thinking . Showing that kind of strength just made him more attractive . He carried her into the bedroom and dropped her onto the bed , then leaned over her . His kiss came fast , hot , and urgent , and his hands slid to the waistband of her pants . Josephine was panicking . The bleeding had stopped after the shot to protect the pregnancy . If Raymond didn't stop , her lie wouldn't hold . " Monty , I'm on my period ... " Her voice was shaky , rough with arousal . She pressed down on his hand , heart pounding , afraid he'd notice she wasn't wearing a pad . Chapter 16 Then came a knock at the door . " Jo , open up , " Elnora called from outside . Misfortunes never came alone . Josephine shoved Raymond away , her eyes wide , and whispered , " Hide . Now . "" He looked at her with amusement . " Where ? " " The bathroom , " she said without thinking . Raymond slipped inside . Josephine straightened her clothes and hair , then opened the door . " Nora ? What are you doing back ? " " I just got my period . I saw sanitary pads in your bathroom last night . Mind if I grab a few ? " Elnora started walking toward the bathroom . Josephine's eyes flew wide , and she rushed to block her . " I'll get them for you . " Elnora pulled out a clean pair of underwear and whispered , " I bled through mine and need to change . I'll grab them myself . You go do your thing . " Chapter 16 But Raymond was in there . Every day lately felt like a new test for Josephine's nerves . Josephine darted ahead and blocked the bathroom door . " You can't use it now . The pipes are leaking , but I've got someone coming to fix them ." Elnora raised a brow . " Jo , you're acting weird . What's in there ? " Her eyes narrowed sharply at the door . Josephine was barely holding it together . If Elnora found out about her and Raymond , everything would blow up . Elnora knew her too well . She grabbed the doorknob and said , " Your ex showed up the second I left , didn't he ? " " No ! Just don't go in . I'll grab them for you , " Josephine insisted . She couldn't let Elnora see Raymond . If she did , Raymond would crush her and drag her family down as well . " Sneaking in and hiding ," Elnora said . " I can't wait to see this clown ! " Convinced Josephine was being played , Elnora twisted the knob Chapter 16 and pushed the door open . Josephine's mind went blank . The bathroom was empty , water pooling on the floor . Josephine looked around , curious . Www Raymond must've heard them and slipped out in time . Elnora looked embarrassed . She turned and hugged Josephine. " I'm sorry , Jo . I was just worried . " " It's fine . I get it ." Elnora searched her face , full of guilt . " You're not mad at me , are you ? " " Of course not ." Josephine slid on her slippers , grabbed a pack of sanitary pads , and handed them over . " Here . Go ahead ." " Jo , I'm really sorry , " Elnora said again before heading off . Then Josephine opened the bathroom window and saw Raymond perched on the ledge of a stairwell window , more than a meter away . He leaned against the wall , smoking . Chapter 16 How did he even get up there ? Nine floors up looked dangerous , but he stayed calm and relaxed , eyes fixed on her . Josephine's heart skipped a beat . He was charming yet vile , with a way of making women fall for him . Josephine slowly closed the window , breaking the spell of his gaze . She liked to think she was rational and clear - headed . But with Raymond , she lost control and didn't even want to fight it. Elnora came out in clean clothes and spent a while reassuring her , worried Josephine might still be upset about the misunderstanding . Once she was sure Josephine wasn't holding a grudge , she left . The next second , Raymond texted Josephine , " Gotta go . " Josephine figured he had lost interest .