The Coldest Man in the Room Melted Only for Me novel Chapter 559

Riley's voice was devoid of emotion. "Other than being her biological father, there is absolutely no relationship between us. I don't need your things, and you have no right to dictate my life."

"If you're going to make a clean break, do it properly. Dragging it out will only get him hurt," Pierce urged quietly.

Riley let out a dry laugh. "You don't need to worry about that. Don't think for a second that my playing along today means my opinion of you has changed. I know exactly what you're scheming."

"Riley, I'm not—"

"I don't want to hear your explanations. They're utterly meaningless."

Riley turned her head, fixing her gentle gaze back on Alora, officially ending the conversation.

She knew exactly why Pierce was being so proactive. Part of it was that he really didn't want to lose Sebastian as a powerful backer, but the other part was undoubtedly his desire to remarry her.

When she needed him most, he had been keeping another woman and child company.

Now that they were divorced, he was suddenly at her beck and call.

He wasn't doing any of this out of true love. He just couldn't stomach the fact that someone who used to be firmly in his grasp had completely slipped away and was about to belong to someone else.

All his attempts to win her back, please her, and provide for her were nothing more than the possessiveness of a sore loser.

At the mall, Riley pushed Alora in the stroller with Pierce walking beside them. They spent most of the morning in the baby section, buying all the clothes, shoes, daily necessities, and toys Alora needed.

Pierce paid for everything and left the address for the store to deliver the items. He then looked at Riley. "You must be tired. Let's find a restaurant upstairs and take a break."

"No need. Mrs. Gable is preparing lunch, and Alora needs a nap right after she eats. Take us home now."

A flash of hurt crossed Pierce's eyes. "Are you not even willing to eat one meal with me?"