The Coldest Man in the Room Melted Only for Me novel Chapter 610

A wave of heat surged in Riley's chest. Her fingers tightened slightly around the railing, her warm gaze melting into the deep eyes of the man downstairs.

Daphne and Victor followed Sebastian's line of sight and finally noticed the presence on the second floor.

Daphne smiled softly, raising her voice. "Evie, is your hair dry?"

"It is, Mom! I helped her dry it!" Winona replied from beside Riley, linking her arm through her sister's. "Let's head down, Riley."

Riley slowly pulled her gaze away. "Okay."

The two of them descended the stairs.

Daphne instructed the maid to bring out another serving of freshly heated chamomile tea. She then looked between Riley and Sebastian. "You two, drink up. You need to chase the cold away after being out in that rain."

Her words instantly brought back the memory of their passionate kiss in the pouring rain. They had been so caught up that Daphne had to send the butler to fetch them. Winona had seen them, and it was a safe bet that Daphne and Victor had too.

Riley's cheeks burned as she lowered her eyes, too embarrassed to look up.

After finishing the tea, the lingering awkwardness and the late hour prompted Riley to speak up. "I should get back. Alora is still waiting for me at home."

A thick layer of reluctance clouded Daphne's eyes. She stood up and grasped Riley's hands. "I'll get your and Alora's rooms renovated and furnished as quickly as possible. Once everything is ready, will you move in with us?"

Looking at the warmth and cautious hope in Daphne's eyes, Riley couldn't bear to refuse. "I will."

Daphne's face instantly lit up with a brilliant smile.

Victor stepped up beside his wife, looking warmly at Riley. "Your mother and I want to host a welcome banquet. We want everyone to know that our precious daughter has finally come home. Would that be alright?"

Riley had never dreamed she would see this day—that she would have parents who cherished her, a bright and lovely sister, and a family who looked at her as if she were their whole world.