The Coldest Man in the Room Melted Only for Me novel Chapter 380

She didn't turn back, but instead said, "You saved me, and I'm grateful. But I will never forgive you for the terrible things you've done." With that, she strode away.

Riley went to the doctor's office and informed Dr. Julian Mercer that Pierce was awake. The doctor got up to check on him.

Standing in the hallway, she called Beatrice and informed her that Pierce was injured.

Beatrice immediately exploded on the other end. "How did he get injured? Was it you? Nothing good ever happens to him when you're around! Weren't you perfectly fine staying in Statenbury? Why did you have to come back to Riverport and ruin him?"

Riley didn't entertain her tantrum. She simply gave her the hospital name and room number before hanging up.

A little while after she ended the call, the police station rang. They told her Seraphina had been taken into custody and asked if she could come down to give a statement.

Since Seraphina's final victim was Pierce, he would undoubtedly need to give a statement as well. But considering he was injured, Riley explained the situation to the police. The authorities agreed to send officers to the hospital to take their statements.

By the time Beatrice, Arthur, and Serena rushed over, Riley was in the middle of giving her statement to the police.

Once they understood the whole story, Beatrice lunged straight for Riley. "Isn't it enough that you ruined me? Now you want to kill my son?! I'm going to kill you, you bitch!"

The police quickly intercepted Beatrice.

Beatrice glared at Riley, gritting her teeth in fury. Even while restrained by the officers, she kept trying to throw herself at Riley. "Let me go! I'm going to kill her!"

Seeing the intense, murderous hatred in Beatrice's eyes, Riley felt a chill run down her spine. Seraphina was the one who had stabbed Pierce. Shouldn't Beatrice be directing all this hatred toward her?

Even though Pierce had taken a knife for her, there was no reason for Beatrice to despise her this much. She looked as though grinding Riley's bones to dust wouldn't be enough to satisfy her rage.

And what did she mean by 'ruining her'? When did Riley ever ruin her?

It was completely baffling.

The police officer sternly warned Beatrice. "If you keep causing a scene, I'll have no choice but to take you back to the station."

Arthur struck his cane heavily against the floor. He glared coldly at Beatrice, who was acting like a total lunatic, and barked, "Settle down! Haven't you embarrassed us enough?"

Serena had wanted to give Riley a piece of her mind too, but seeing both the police and Arthur angry, she shrank back, too afraid to speak. She walked up behind Beatrice and tugged at her clothes. "Mom, my brother is still hurt."

Watching this entire spectacle from his hospital bed, Pierce felt exhausted and closed his eyes.

After being scolded by Arthur, Beatrice, though still highly agitated, didn't dare act out again. She settled for glaring fiercely at Riley.

Riley looked at the police officers. "May I go now?"

The officer nodded. "Your statement is complete; you can go. However, the investigation is still ongoing. Please keep your phone on 24/7 and do not leave Riverport. We may need your cooperation at any time."

Riley sighed. "No. Just don't do it again."

Through a twisted stroke of luck, Ross had actually saved her life this time. If he hadn't tipped off Pierce about her whereabouts, she might have actually been strangled to death by that lunatic Seraphina.

"Riley, honestly, Mr. Landon treats you really well. Is there really no chance of you two getting back together?"

Riley's tone was resolute. "No! If you end up acting like Mom and Dad, then I won't acknowledge you as my brother anymore."

"Don't! I was wrong, okay? I'm sorry! I won't interfere in your business with Mr. Landon anymore. Just don't disown me. You're the only sister I have."

"Focus on your work. I'm eating, so I'm hanging up." Riley ended the call. Soon after, Ross transferred her two thousand dollars and sent a message.

[Riley, I keep my word. This is to treat you to a nice meal. Take it. Once I start making big money, I'll send you an allowance every month.]

Riley felt a warmth spread through her chest. At least she hadn't cared for this brother in vain.

She typed back: [I appreciate the thought, but keep the money for yourself. Don't waste it.]

Since she temporarily couldn't return to Statenbury, Riley canceled her flight. After finishing her meal, she headed back to Quinn's place.

At six o'clock, Riley's phone rang. The caller ID read: Sebastian.