The Coldest Man in the Room Melted Only for Me novel Chapter 546

A flash of panic crossed the man's calm eyes, and he released her instantly. "Don't cry. It hurts my heart."

Riley's fingers curled tightly into fists. Finally forcing herself to be cruel, she raised her hand and slapped him across the face. As the crisp sound echoed in the quiet room, she felt her heart shatter into pieces.

But she suppressed her heartache and stared at him with icy eyes. "Leave. I don't want to see you again."

Sebastian stood frozen in place. He didn't dodge, nor did he get angry. He just quietly looked at Riley as a faint red mark slowly surfaced on his cheek, leaving nothing but profound desolation in his deep eyes.

Hearing the commotion, Mrs. Gable opened her door and froze at the sight of the two standing in the entryway.

Sebastian didn't push any further. He gave Riley one last, deep look, turned around, and quietly closed the door behind him.

With a click, the door shut.

Unable to hold on any longer, Riley slid slowly down the cabinet and crouched on the floor, tears streaming down her face. She bit her lip hard to keep herself from making a sound.

Mrs. Gable hurried over, her eyes full of pity, and helped Riley up. "Let's go back to your room, okay?"

Tearfully, Riley nodded.

Mrs. Gable guided her to the edge of the bed and sat her down. Riley's emotions spiraled entirely out of control. She clung to Mrs. Gable and sobbed uncontrollably. "Mrs. Gable... it hurts so much... why does it hurt this much..."

It felt as if her heart had been thrown into a meat grinder, crushed and torn apart over and over again until it bled.

Mrs. Gable's eyes grew red. She patted Riley's back gently, soothing her with a soft voice. "It's going to be okay. Everything will be okay."

Outside, the city's neon lights spilled through the window. It was a loud, bustling night outside, but the room was so quiet that only the sound of her heartbreaking cries echoed. This separation had hurt Sebastian, but it had also completely drained her.

The next day, Riley acted as if nothing had happened. The reporters outside her complex were gone. She took Alora and Mrs. Gable to the mall to stock up on groceries. They had been cooped up for too long, and they were running low on daily necessities, as well as some things Alora needed.