The Coldest Man in the Room Melted Only for Me novel Chapter 455

Winona had every right to accept such a lavish gift. In Eleanor's eyes, she was her future granddaughter-in-law.

But how could Riley accept something so valuable?

Riley felt incredibly overwhelmed. "Lady Eleanor, this is far too precious. I can't accept it."

Victoria had assumed Riley's gift was just an afterthought. Since both girls had been invited after the incident, giving Winona a gift meant giving Riley a token item just to be polite.

But when she saw the jade bangle, her eyes widened slightly.

This was no afterthought. While it didn't have the loud flash of imperial green, and a layman might not realize its worth, Victoria was an avid jade collector. She knew instantly that the bangle was easily worth as much as the diamond necklace, if not more.

She couldn't stop herself from speaking up. "Mother, are you sure you didn't grab the wrong box?"

"I didn't make a mistake. Riley is calm and grounded; this jade suits her perfectly." Eleanor turned her attention back to Riley. "You were terrified last night, and the St. John family failed to protect you. This is my apology. You must accept it."

"But..."

"No buts." Eleanor put on a stern expression. "If you refuse it, it means you don't consider me family and you despise an old woman's company."

Family?

In Eleanor's eyes, she was considered family.

She had craved familial warmth her entire life. Knowing perfectly well how toxic and biased Elaine and George were, she had relentlessly tried to please them, constantly sacrificing to buy them happiness just to hold onto the illusion of a family.