The Coldest Man in the Room Melted Only for Me novel Chapter 211

Riley thought for a moment before answering. "After your sister went missing, your mother was consumed by guilt and grief. She felt like her world had collapsed and suffered from severe depression. To help her pull through the pain, your father decided to have another child."

Seeing the shock on Winona's face, Riley knew she had hit the mark. She continued, "They spoil you partly because they poured all the love they had for their eldest daughter onto you, and partly because you are their only child by blood, so naturally they cherish you. You are carrying the weight of two portions of love."

Winona's eyes went wide as saucers. "How did you know all of that?"

Riley smiled. "Have you forgotten what I do for a living?"

"You're a psychiatrist." Winona's admiration for Riley soared. "Wow, you're amazing!"

"It's not that I'm amazing. More importantly, I'm a mother myself now. I can understand how your mother felt, and I can sense just how much pain she endured."

Because she couldn't even fathom how she would go on living if Alora went missing.

Hearing this, Winona sighed again. "My dad told me that my mom was deeply depressed because of my sister. Luckily, I came along just in time to pull her out of the abyss."

Looking at it from a psychological standpoint, Riley asked gently, "Do you resent your parents for that? Or rather, do you feel upset that you were born as a replacement for your sister?"

Winona shook her head. "No. Regardless of why they had me, I'm their daughter, and they love me very much. That's enough for me. Besides, I'm happy that I was able to help my mom overcome her pain. My dad always says I'm the little angel of our family."

Riley had been worried that Winona might harbor some buried resentment, and had planned to intervene if necessary. She hadn't expected the girl to be so open-minded and optimistic.

She felt genuinely happy for her. "Yes, you truly are the angel who saved your mother."

Winona nodded and handed the peeled longan to Riley.

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