From Best Friend To Fiancé (Savannah and Roman) novel Chapter 273

**TITLE: Dreams Folding Into Broken Time**
**Chapter 273**

Standing before the mirror, she examined her reflection with a sense of satisfaction, a smile creeping across her lips. “God, I look hot,” she declared, her voice filled with confidence.

“Smoking hot,” I replied, my tone dry and teasing. “But can we please head inside before you start contouring your chest with my staring?”

With a laugh that was infectious, she hopped out of the car, her excitement palpable. I trailed behind her, clutching that damn paper bag as if it were a lifeline, trying to push away the swirling thoughts that threatened to overwhelm me.

As we stepped into the living room, Lizzie was still fussing with her hair, adjusting her outfit as if she were preparing for a grand performance. “Will you cut that out? You look amazing,” I said, my patience wearing thin. “If he doesn’t see that, he’s blind and not worth your time.”

She shot me a smirk, her confidence unwavering. “Thanks, Sav.”

I opened my mouth to respond, but my words caught in my throat when I saw him.

Reese.

There he was, standing by the television, shirtless and glistening with sweat, as if he had just stepped off the cover of a sports magazine. His hair was pulled back into a messy bun, and he had earphones wedged in his ears. He was casually flipping through channels, taking long gulps of water straight from the bottle, his abs on full display.

Lizzie’s reaction was immediate. “Holy shit, I think I just dropped my panties,” she exclaimed, her eyes wide with admiration.

I shot her a warning glance. “Lizzie, behave yourself.”

But Reese’s reflexes were uncanny. Even with the earphones in, he turned sharply toward us the moment we entered the room, his gaze locking onto mine. That signature smirk spread across his lips, sending a jolt through me.

He pulled one earbud out, letting it dangle around his neck. “Hello, Sister-in-law.” His voice was lazy, teasing, the kind that always managed to get under my skin.

I cleared my throat, trying to maintain some semblance of composure. “Hello,” I replied, striving to sound polite and civilized, primarily for Lizzie’s sake.

His gaze drifted from me to her, taking his sweet time as it traveled deliberately from her head to her toes. He didn’t even bother to hide the way he appraised her, and that smirk deepened as he took her in. “Hello.”

Lizzie practically glowed. “Hi! I’m Lizzie.”

Reese raised an eyebrow, amusement dancing in his eyes. “I know you.”

Her face lit up like fireworks. “You do?”

He nodded, a grin spreading wider. “Yes, Elizabeth.”

She blinked, slightly taken aback. “It’s Lizzie. Everyone calls me Lizzie.”

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