The Coldest Man in the Room Melted Only for Me novel Chapter 258

Sebastian lightly caught her by the waist to steady her, but seeing her scramble backward in panic, he instantly released her.

Riley clutched her nose, taking several seconds to recover. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to do that."

Sebastian's Adam's apple bobbed, his deep voice carrying an unidentifiable huskiness. "Careful."

Sebastian noticed a fine sheen of sweat on Riley's fair forehead. "Are you really hot?"

Riley answered honestly, "A little bit."

It was the height of summer, and outside felt like a massive steamer. Air-conditioned rooms were infinitely more comfortable.

"You should go back inside."

Riley shook her head. "It's fine. I'll walk with you a little longer."

When someone was in a bad mood, just having company—even in silence—made things feel a bit better.

A faint, warm smile flickered in the depths of Sebastian's eyes. "Alright. Let's walk together, so you don't crash into me again."

Riley's face burned with embarrassment, and she nodded, stepping up to walk side-by-side with him.

Sebastian tilted his head slightly, his gaze landing on the clean, beautiful profile of the woman beside him. Her lips were slightly pursed, and even in her quiet stillness, she exuded a magnetic, irresistible allure that made his heart ache with longing.

Behind them, their shadows were stretched long by the moonlight. The shadows of their heads were separated by only a tiny fraction of an inch.

He took a minuscule step closer to her, and their shadows merged into one.

A faint smile touched his thin lips as he looked out into the night, maintaining the precise distance between them as they strolled under the moon.

Riley wanted to say something. She stole a glance at Sebastian, but he was staring straight ahead with his lips pressed together, seemingly having absolutely no intention of speaking. Perhaps when he was upset, he just liked taking quiet walks?

Then it was best if she didn't bother him. Honestly, even if she did speak, she had no idea what to say.

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