The Coldest Man in the Room Melted Only for Me novel Chapter 588

Riley snapped her eyes open. The faint scent of the garden flowers from her dream seemed to linger at the tip of her nose. Beside her, Alora was sleeping soundly. Fearing the ringtone would wake the baby, Riley quickly grabbed her phone and hurried out of the room.

She closed the door behind her before glancing at the screen. It was Winona. She answered, "Winona."

"Riley, are you free tonight?"

"What's up?"

"My dad said you were a huge help to me on my birthday, and he wants to treat you to dinner to say thank you."

Riley felt a bit conflicted. "I'm at the St. John Manor right now. I already promised Lady Eleanor I'd have dinner with her."

"Oh, I see. Well, let's plan for another time then. I'll call my dad back."

"Okay."

After hanging up, Riley recalled her dream and smiled wryly. How on earth was she having such unrealistic fantasies?

Just then, she heard movement near the entrance.

She looked up to see Sebastian walking in. The man's tall, imposing figure was backlit, casting a faint golden halo around his silhouette. His features were calm and composed. A black suit encased his lean, powerful body, perfectly outlining his broad shoulders and narrow waist.

Wasn't he supposed to be out of town?

A nanny stepped forward and greeted him respectfully. "Welcome back, Young Master."

Sebastian gave a slight nod. "Where's Grandma?"

"Lady Eleanor is napping upstairs. Would you like some tea?"

Sebastian replied coolly, "Yes."

The nanny turned toward the kitchen and spotted Riley standing nearby. "Dr. Vance, you're awake?"

Riley was speechless.

She had been planning to slip quietly back into her room, but with the nanny calling her out, Sebastian looked right at her. Pretending she hadn't seen him was no longer an option.

She offered a faint smile. "Sebastian."