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Raymond POV

I was sitting at the table sipping my drink. I figured perhaps if I kept drinking, the tension in my head would lessen.

When I couldn't fall asleep, I decided to help Betina with dinner. I was on my way out the door when I noticed Paulette approaching. I rushed back inside, unable to control myself. I was shaking. I was not ready to face her; I would act as if I didn't know she was here.

I gulped the rest of my drink quickly. The liquid burned my throat but at the same time eased my excitement. Even though I didn't want to face her, once she learned I am here there was no way she would leave without finding out why I was in Boudins without her knowing. I needed to be in control of the conversation that was about to happen. So I laid back on the bed with my arm over my face.