Chapter 140 Help Me, Eileen

The sound of the bedroom door closing rang clearly in Elaine's ears. She instantly realized what was happening, and her heart lurched violently. The door had shut them into a world of their own. Now, she was alone with Joseph in the room. As she lifted her head, her gaze met his bloodshot eyes. Everything about his body language and expression told her that something was amiss. His breath, hot and ragged, poured down on Elaine. She clenched her fists in a panic before fumbling behind her for the doorknob in an attempt to open the door and escape. At that moment, she could guess what exactly was going on with Joseph. The fever and ice bath were lies. It was more complicated than that. However, she had realized it a moment too late. The more she panicked, the harder it was for her to grip the doorknob. Joseph had already pressed her back against the door, and she simply couldn't create enough space to force it open. Her thoughts were in complete disarray. Lenny and the helpers were