The Coldest Man in the Room Melted Only for Me novel Chapter 454

The Manor House.

Eleanor stood at the entrance of the main house, craning her neck in anticipation. The thought of seeing her precious great-granddaughter had her practically vibrating with excitement.

Victoria stood beside her. "Mother, you just had surgery recently. You shouldn't be standing this long. Let's go wait inside."

Eleanor waved her off, her eyes glued to the driveway. "If you're tired, go inside yourself."

Victoria knew her mother was desperate for Sebastian to settle down, which explained her extreme favoritism toward Winona. But Winona had only been knocked out last night—she wasn't actually hurt. Inviting her to dinner was one thing, but preparing lavish gifts and waiting outside in the cold to greet her personally? It was far too much.

Ultimately, it all stemmed from her mother's obsession with Sebastian. Love the man, love his bride. The blatant favoritism left a sour taste in Victoria's mouth.

But the thought that Sebastian didn't actually love Winona and had another woman hidden away brought a secret, vindictive thrill. Once she exposed his real lover, the St. John and Spencer alliance would implode.

The higher Sebastian climbed now, the harder he would fall.

Before long, Winona's car pulled up to the entrance.

Riley stepped out, holding Alora, with Winona right beside her.

Eleanor practically sprinted over. She quickly asked if they were feeling alright before stepping in front of Riley, her eyes shining as she looked at the baby. "Here, let me hold her."

Riley gently passed Alora into her arms.

Holding the soft, sweet-smelling Alora, Eleanor felt her heart swell. Before, she had only thought the baby's features vaguely resembled Sebastian when he was young. Now that she knew Alora was his flesh and blood, the resemblance was undeniable.