Chapter Twenty-Nine
Joe cursed under his breath and rubbed his elbow. The hall closet was narrow, even with most of its normal contents of cleaning instruments and winter coats removed. Getting changed in there was almost impossible. Especially without the light on.
He established by feel that Caroline had left him a thin jacket and trousers. Having bundled up his dressing gown which he had been wearing after his shower, he managed to climb into the outfit, only hitting his head and his elbow one more time in doing so. Now he was waiting, as per her orders.
He spent the next minute or two straining to hear any tell-tale noises coming from outside his makeshift changing room. There was nothing until the unmistakable sound of Caroline’s high heels clacking down the hallway.
The door flew
