Divorced CEO's Forgotten Wife Strikes Back (Riley and Bryce) novel Chapter 257

Chapter 257 Birthday Gift

“Don’t look at me with pity,” Sebastian said quietly, though using her sympathy to make her love him more wouldn’t be such a bad thing.

But right now, seeing that pitying look in her eyes only made him feel more pathetic.

Even after losing her entire family, she shone bright and had friends, comrades, and mentors who loved her.

The one who was truly alone was he.

That was why he desperately wanted to climb into her world.

“Sorry,” Riley said.

“Nothing to be sorry for,” he replied, “I’ll visit her grave on my birthday anyway, then spend the rest of the day alone somewhere quiet.”

“What about this year…”

“This year, would you… stay with me? We don’t have to do anything, just be together quietly,” he whispered.

“Okay.” Riley nodded. “I’ll spend your birthday with pu this:28

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Those simple words sent warmth flooding through Sebastian’s

chest.

Every birthday before had been torture for him.

But everything would be different this year, with her beside him.

He leaned closer, his lips gently pressing against hers.

It was soft, sweet, intoxicating–he couldn’t get enough.

“Riley, I love you. I really, really love you.” His voice came out rough and raw, thick with emotion.

His love for her ran deeper than he’d ever imagined possible.

He’d never believed someone could fall this hard, this fast- love burning so intense it felt like he’d die without her.

But meeting her changed everything, showing him he wasn’t some emotionless freak after all—he’d just been saving every bit of feeling for one person.

“I love you too, Sebastian,” Riley said.

His lashes fluttered slightly.

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Lara was dragged to the mall by Riley to shop for gifts.

“This is weird,” Lara remarked. “Usually I’m the one hauling you out to shop. Now you’re the one dragging me along.”

“Sebastian’s birthday is coming up. I want to get him something,” Riley said.

“Oh, Sebastian’s birthday? Are you throwing a party? I don’t think I’ve ever heard of him having one before.

“But the late Sir Torres–that was different. His birthday bashes were huge. Always trending on social media,” Lara said.

“No party. We’ll just keep it simple, the two of us,” Riley replied.

“What about his dad?” Lara asked.

“Well… he and his father have a complicated relationship,” Riley said.

Being the wise woman she was, Lara didn’t pry further.

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“But picking a gift for Sebastian is tough,” Lara went on. “What

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doesn’t that man already have? Honestly, you could just wrap yourself up as the present–he’d probably be thrilled.”

“You’re impossible.” Riley rolled her eyes and tugged her friend toward the next display. They browsed floor by floor until they stopped at the jewelry counter.

Riley’s gaze caught on a bracelet of small rosewood beads, one bead in emerald carved with a wheat motif.

“Oh? You like this one?” Lara asked.

“The style’s pretty elegant,” Riley admitted.

The saleswoman leaned forward with a bright smile.

“Miss, you have excellent taste. This bracelet is one of our newest arrivals–emerald beads carved with a wheat pattern, symbolizing peace and safety. If you’re buying it for a gentleman, it couldn’t be more perfect.”

“Peace and safety?” Riley echoed softly, watching as the saleswoman lifted it from the case for her to examine.

She brushed her fingertips over the bracelet, picturing how it would look on his wrist.

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She wondered if he would like it—but more than anything, she 476 hoped he would carry the meaning it held: peace and safety.

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