From Best Friend To Fiancé (Savannah and Roman) novel Chapter 475

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Chapter 161: Don’t Act Innocent

Reese

My jaw flexed. “Come again?”

She met my eyes, defiant. “Roman told me himself. Said you were

screwing Dahlia behind his back. Said you were the one who got her

pregnant.”

She said it so casually, like she hadn’t just thrown a match into

gasoline.

Pregnant.

I laughed once. “That’s cute. Roman’s rewriting history again. He’s

really losing it.”

“Don’t play innocent.” Her voice trembled now, anger laced with

something raw. “You were always in that house. Always with her. You

looked at her like-”

“Like what?” I cut in. “Like I cared about her? So that’s a crime now?

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You think I’d touch my brother’s wife?”

“Don’t act innocent,” she snapped. “You and Dahlia were close. Too

close-”

“So what?” I cut in, leaning closer. “You think that means I’d sleep

with my brother’s wife? You think I’m that stupid?”

She faltered, but only for a second. “Roman believes it. And honestly,

I don’t blame him.”

“So you’d believe the words of a man who is out to get you?” I mocked

her. “You’re not exactly what I remember, Penny.”

“Rather believe that than believe anything that comes out of your

mouth, Reese.”

I let out a slow exhale, forcing myself to keep my voice calm. “You know, it’s funny how everyone loves rewriting history when it suits them. I was the villain. Dahlia was the victim. Roman was the poor,

heartbroken husband. Convenient, isn’t it?”

Her expression softened slightly–just barely. “Then tell me, Reese,

Tell me what really happened.”

I leaned back, smiling. “You wouldn’t believe me if I did

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“Try me.”

I shook my head, signaling the bartender for another drink. “Another

time, sweetheart. Tonight, I’m just here to enjoy your company.

Unless you’d rather sit here alone crying over your no–show Romeo.”

Her nostrils flared. “You’re still the same arrogant bastard.”

“Consistency’s a virtue.”

She folded her arms, chin tilting high. “I know you did it. You don’t

have to lie to me, Reese. We’re way past that point already.”

I shrugged. “You believed Roman. You’ve already picked a side, Penny.

My fate is already sealed.”

Her eyes flashed. “He was her husband, Reese! Why would he lie?”

“Because he needs someone to blame,” I said quietly. “Roman’s made

a career out of pointing fingers. First me, now his fiancée, next it’ll be

you.”

She shook her head, but her conviction faltered. “You’re twisting it.”

“Am I?” I leaned closer. “Look at me, Penelope. Do I look like a man

who’d do that?”

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She opened her mouth, closed it again. Something wavered behind

her eyes.

“Look at me,” I repeated, softer this time. “Please, baby.”

She tried to pull back but I caught her arm—not hard, just enough to

stop her retreat. The contact sent a flicker of heat up my arm.

“Search my face,” I murmured. “If I’m lying, you’ll know.”

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