The Coldest Man in the Room Melted Only for Me novel Chapter 208

A second later, Winona immediately shot down her own theory. "No, no, that's impossible. How could you possibly like Riley? She's your brother's ex-wife! Plus, you're not even interested in women. Even if you were looking for someone, it definitely wouldn't be Riley."

Franklin: "..."

Sebastian: "..."

After pondering for a moment, Winona added, "Could it be for Mrs. Sinclair's sake? Were you worried she'd think you were neglecting your 'girlfriend,' so you used Riley's situation as an excuse to come pick me up? Yes, that must be it."

Franklin: "..." This girl's train of thought is truly unique.

Sebastian: "..." I knew it. She was bound to imagine every possible answer except the correct one.

After analyzing for half the ride and getting zero response, Winona asked, "Why aren't you saying anything? Was I wrong?"

Sebastian's voice was low and indifferent. "I'm working."

Winona pouted and muttered under her breath, "What a workaholic. Can't even take a break in the car." She stopped bothering him and started playing on her own phone.

It didn't take long for the car to pull into the underground parking lot of the hospital.

Winona was about to get out, but seeing Sebastian still tapping away on his phone without moving, she asked, "Are you not coming?"

"I already went."

"Then wait here for a bit. After I see Riley, you can drive me back to campus."

Sebastian locked his phone and looked at her. "You really like Riley?"

Winona nodded without hesitation. "Yeah."

She had always liked Riley. There was this inexplicable warmth about her that naturally drew people in. And now, knowing that Riley had risked her own life to save someone, that fondness had deepened into pure admiration.

"So if she ran into trouble, would you help her?"

"Of course I would. What's wrong?"

Inside the hospital room.

Riley finished her meal.

Pierce immediately began clearing the table.

Watching him efficiently wipe down the table until it was spotless, Riley was somewhat surprised. "You never did chores before. I thought you didn't know how."

Pierce sat back down in the chair and looked at her honestly. "It's the kind of thing you learn just by watching. I never did it because I knew that no matter what, you would never leave me. So why bother doing trivial things to please you?"

"So it was my fault, then? I gave you too much security." So much security that you thought you could cheat on me and I still wouldn't divorce you.

Of course, Riley didn't say the second half out loud. They were already divorced, and saying it would only make her sound bitter and hung up on him.

Pierce shook his head. "No, it was my fault. I didn't cherish you the way I should have."

Riley didn't reply. Just then, her phone rang.