Chapter 153: We're Crazy

Savannah “Reese?! You’re bringing Reese back to this house?” My voice cracked against the bathroom tiles before the echo even faded. “Are you out of your mind, Roman? Your brother is a psychopath.” Roman stood by the doorway, leaning against the frame like the weight of the world was pressing into his shoulders. His shirt was half undone, his tie loose, his eyes tired in that way that made me want to both slap him and hold him. He ran a hand through his hair. “I’m really sorry, Sav. But he’s the only one I know who can break Penny down.” I let out a disbelieving laugh, ripping my towel off. “Of course. Everything’s about getting back at Penny, isn’t it?” I tossed the towel aside and twisted the shower handle. Hot water burst from the showerhead, filling the bathroom with steam. “You could’ve done something—literally anything—else, Roman.” He sighed. “Baby, come on. She's definitely going to play the ‘defenseless woman’ card. And I'm never gonna get out of it if she takes this story to