The Coldest Man in the Room Melted Only for Me novel Chapter 192

Even if this brief contact threatened his composure and sparked a wild surge of desire, he was willing to fight for control. This fleeting moment of intimacy was something he had yearned for but never thought he could have.

Without her new toy, Alora grew unhappy. She pouted and wriggled restlessly against Riley's chest.

Afraid the baby would wake Riley, Sebastian quickly retrieved the discarded teething toy and handed it back. Appeased, Alora happily resumed playing on her own.

Driving steadily, Mr. Finch occasionally glanced in the rearview mirror. He was stunned to see his usually stoic boss wearing a soft, lingering smile as he watched the sleeping Riley and the babbling toddler in her arms.

One of his hands was held captive by Riley, while the other hovered protectively over Alora to keep her from rolling off her mother's lap.

Mr. Finch couldn't help but marvel. Who would have thought that a man who had kept women at arm's length for thirty years would fall so hard for a divorced single mother?

If he told anyone, they would call him crazy.

He wouldn't have believed it himself if he hadn't seen it with his own two eyes.

After all, the gap in their social standing was staggering.

The ruthless mastermind behind a global conglomerate versus Pierce's ex-wife. It was an impossible pairing.

Yet, watching the way Sebastian cared for Riley and Alora, it didn't feel unnatural at all. Looking at the three of them and the undeniable, unspoken connection hanging in the air, he almost got the illusion that they were a perfect family.

Riley was eventually awakened by Mr. Finch. She opened her eyes, felt the empty space in her arms, and bolted upright in a panic. "Where's Alora?"

"Mr. St. John already took her up to the apartment," Mr. Finch explained gently. "We're parked in the hospital's underground garage."

Riley was speechless.

They had arrived at The Grand Regency, Sebastian had lifted the baby right out of her arms to take her inside, and then driven her all the way to Statenbury First Medical Center—and she hadn't felt a thing. How had she slept so heavily?

"Ms. Vance, you're clear to head into work."

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