The Coldest Man in the Room Melted Only for Me novel Chapter 29

Pierce's eyes were filled with profound remorse. "It's all my fault. Everything is my fault. I almost lost you and the baby. I deserve to die."

Riley gripped his hand tightly, her tears flowing endlessly.

Pierce turned his hand over, clasping hers. "Riley, I know I was wrong. I promise this will never happen again. Please stop crying. You just gave birth, and you're so weak. Crying now will damage your eyes."

He kissed the back of her hand tenderly. "Focus on resting and recovering. Once you're better, you can punish me however you want."

Riley pulled her hand back and turned her face away again. "I don't want to see you right now."

Pierce forced himself to stand up using the bedframe. "Then I'll go out to the living area. If you need anything, just call me, and I'll be right in."

Riley didn't reply and simply closed her eyes.

He stood by the bed for a few seconds before turning and limping out.

He didn't step back into the room for the rest of the afternoon, but Riley knew he hadn't left. She could hear the faint murmur of his conversations with Mrs. Gable in the front living room.

He was constantly asking about her condition...

That night, Pierce sent her a photo of their daughter.

[Riley, this is our daughter. She's beautiful. She looks just like you.]

Looking at the picture on her screen, the sharp edges of Riley's mood softened entirely, a gentle smile tracing her lips as she studied every inch of the baby's face.

Her daughter was a tiny, curled-up bundle, gripping her little pink fists, sleeping soundly.

Riley had heard them chatting with Pierce outside before they came in. She looked at her mother, aggrieved. "Mom, I had a massive hemorrhage and almost died. Did you know that?"

Elaine's expression stiffened, but she quickly patted Riley's hand. "You've suffered terribly, and my heart breaks for you. I know you don't want to hear this, but it's for your own good. Your father and I don't have much to offer, but you did well securing such a good marriage. I just want you to have a life where you never have to worry about money."

A sour lump formed in Riley's throat. She felt completely suffocated, yet couldn't find a single word to argue back.

Seeing her lack of energy, Elaine said, "You're weak and need your rest, so I won't bother you anymore. Once you're discharged and move to the postpartum center, your father and I will come see you again."

"Okay."

Before leaving, Elaine added one last reminder. "Be a good girl and stop fighting with Pierce. I'll only have peace of mind when the two of you are doing well."