Chapter 16 Narrowly Escaped a Head-Crushing Impact

• The crowd cleared out like smoke in the wind. Reilly's confused frown vanished as the door closed, replaced by a sly grin. Her eavesdropper's ears caught a knock on Rita's door, revealing the best news: Mrs. Dorothy was finally gone! Feeling lighthearted, Reilly hopped out of bed and went straight to the window. She flung open the curtains and window, only to find Ford clinging desperately to the ledge outside, his face contorted in fury. Reilly gasped, and then a fit of laughter erupted from her. This was a first; seeing Ford in such a hilariously pathetic state was too good to resist.
• "Hey, Mr. ex-husband, nice arm strength! Even doing a handstand? Impressive, impressive! But... the way you're hanging there..., I wouldn't be surprised to see you swinging from vines next. Monkey business, haha!"
• Ford's handsome face contorted with rage, his eyes burning into Reilly with an intensity that could melt steel. He didn't even understand why he was bothered or felt the need to defend Reilly.