The Coldest Man in the Room Melted Only for Me novel Chapter 372

Quinn clamped down on her shock and burning curiosity. "Answer it."

Riley picked up the call, and Sebastian's deep, resonant voice came through. "Did you land safely?"

"Yes, just a little while ago. What about you? Did you make it to Southampton?"

"I'm about to board my flight."

"Then go ahead and board. Don't miss your flight."

"My phone will be on twenty-four-seven."

Riley knew exactly what he meant—call him whenever she needed him. A small smile touched her lips. "I know."

The moment she hung up, Quinn was practically bouncing off the walls. "Don't tell me you two are actually together!"

He called the moment she landed, she knew his itinerary, and he was saved in her phone by his first name!

Riley nodded. "Yes. We're dating."

Quinn was thoroughly stunned, practically tripping over her words. "You two actually... how did you even... you've got some nerve..."

Riley smiled and grabbed Quinn's hand. "Calm down."

"I can't calm down even a little bit!" Quinn was a mess of shock, curiosity, and sheer worry. "When did this happen? How did you get together? Did he pursue you, or did you pursue him?"

Riley glanced at the driver in the front seat. This was definitely not the place for this conversation. Furthermore, her situation with Sebastian wasn't something she could explain in just a few sentences. The reason she hadn't told Quinn over the phone was that she wanted to explain it in person.

"Let's find somewhere to eat. I'll tell you everything."

Quinn forced herself to chill out. "Hot pot?"

"Sure."

Quinn had the driver pull over near a local hot pot restaurant. They grabbed a small private booth, and once the broth and ingredients were delivered, the waiter left them alone.

Quinn stared intently at Riley. "Spill."

Riley laid it all out. She started from everything Sebastian had done for her—getting her the special recruitment spot at the hospital, turning the tables on Seraphina using her own vicious methods—to Sebastian ending up in a coma. She explained how his injury made her realize her true feelings, leading up to them finally getting together.

Quinn sat in silence for a very long time after she finished.

The hot pot bubbled violently, filling the room with savory steam.

Riley cooked a slice of beef and dropped it into Quinn's bowl. "Why aren't you saying anything? It's freaking me out."

"I honestly don't even know what to say. He really has treated you incredibly well. It's completely normal that you'd fall for him, especially given how exceptional he is. Honestly, a man like that doesn't even have to do anything. Just standing there is enough to attract anyone's attention. But..."

After lunch, they went back to Quinn's apartment to drop off Riley's luggage before heading straight to the orphanage.

When Riley stepped out of the car, she was surprised to see a vibrant red carpet rolled out from the orphanage gates, stretching all the way into the inner courtyard.

Lining both sides of the red carpet were massive, intricate floral arrangements, overflowing with lilies and red roses.

Hanging prominently above the main gate was a large red banner with gold lettering that read: The Sunnybrook Orphanage Completion Ceremony.

Two towering congratulatory flower baskets stood on either side of the entrance. On the right, the stone sign engraved with 'The Sunnybrook Orphanage' was draped heavily in red velvet.

Riley turned to Quinn in shock. "Why is it so extravagant?"

Quinn was just as clueless. "Penelope only said she wanted to do a small completion ceremony. I had no idea it was going to be this big."

As they walked down the red carpet, they spotted Penelope in the distance, talking to a man. His back was turned to them, hiding his face, but Riley couldn't shake the feeling that his silhouette looked incredibly familiar.

Seeing Riley and Quinn approaching, Penelope broke into a warm smile. "Riley! Quinn!"

The man turned around.

Seeing his face, Riley immediately frowned. She turned to Quinn. "What is he doing here?"