The Coldest Man in the Room Melted Only for Me novel Chapter 231

Riley shook her head.

A sharp thrill of satisfaction curved Sebastian's lips, though he quickly suppressed it. "I'll teach you. First, line up the buttonholes on the cuff."

Riley followed his instructions, pinching the fabric together. "And then?"

"Hold the decorative face of the cufflink, push the toggle through the first hole, and then out the second." Sebastian's gaze was locked entirely on her face as he spoke.

She pressed her lips together, her expression intensely focused. Just like when she was learning the card game, she applied absolute dedication to anything new. It was no wonder she had become a chief resident and earned her medical doctorate so young.

Sure, she was naturally brilliant, but her relentless work ethic and meticulous attention to detail were her true weapons.

Suddenly, her brow furrowed. She muttered to herself, "It's a little crooked. The holes aren't perfectly aligned. Let me fix it."

He fought the overwhelming urge to reach out and smooth the crease between her eyebrows. But he knew now wasn't the time. "Take your time. There's no rush."

He was reassuring her, but also silently warning himself.

In the front seat, Franklin kept stealing glances in the rearview mirror. Watching Riley meticulously dress Sebastian, he felt like he was watching a devoted wife tending to her beloved husband.

A massive, goofy grin spread across Franklin's face.

This was perfect. If she could just stay and take care of the boss forever, everything would be flawless.

Riley finally got it aligned and figured out how to snap the toggle into place to lock it. "Like this?"

"Yes. You're a fast learner."

Why did he keep praising her?

He complimented her at the card table, and now over putting on a simple cufflink. Was it really that big of a deal?

But despite herself, the corners of Riley's mouth curved upward. Her chest felt warm and incredibly sweet, bursting with a rare, bright joy.

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