Chapter 218: Promise Me

Roman Savannah had been pouting since the plane touched down—an actual, committed pout, lips pushed forward, cheeks puffed, the kind of expression that would’ve been cute if it wasn’t accompanied by complete silence. My girl could weaponize quietness better than any argument. And she’d done it for the entire flight, the entire walk through the airport, and now into the car. Her arms were folded tightly across her chest as she stared out the window like the scenery had personally offended her. The sound of the car filled the space between us, but even that felt too loud next to the tension vibrating off her. I nudged her gently. “Hey,” I murmured, keeping my voice low. “It’s not that serious, Sav. The house is always going to be there. We’ll pick up right where we left off.” Her sigh fogged the window. “It’s not about the house, Roman.” Of course it wasn’t. If it were, she wouldn’t be sitting there like she was seconds away from combusting. I glanced at the driver and lowered my voice e