LAUREN'S POV

“Did you hear what she said!” I said to Roman, my voice a little sharper than I intended. The words slipped out before I could hold them back, because honestly, I couldn’t believe what I’d just heard.

Roman gently dropped his utensils, the soft clink echoing across the dining room. He straightened a little, shifted his shoulders, and turned his attention fully toward Liz like he suddenly needed to examine her expression from a closer angle.

“And why would you want us to ...