Chapter 71 —Priorities

Narrator:

Roman slowly turned to Roxanne, the amusement gone from his face. The smile had vanished. His gaze was hard, dry, as cold as a sentence.

“Go away, Roxanne.”

Roxanne blinked, confused.

“What?”

“You heard me. Get out of my house.”

“Are you kicking me out?”

Roman took a step toward her. He didn't raise his voice. It wasn't necessary.

“I'm prioritizing. And you're not on that list.”

Roxanne clenched her jaw, her pride wounded, but she didn't argue. She grabbed her pu