Chapter 198

Roman nodded, knowing this was the moment she’d been waiting for—her chance to hear every detail about the storm that had shadowed the past few weeks. He followed her into the cozy family room, where plush sofas and soft lamplight created a welcoming glow. Lacy entered with a tray of steaming jasmine tea and a small jar of crisp butter cookies. The floral aroma quickly filled the room, wrapping th