The Coldest Man in the Room Melted Only for Me novel Chapter 624

Sebastian supported Eleanor as they walked upstairs. They entered a private lounge and sat together on the sofa.

Eleanor studied her grandson. Seeing that the usual icy rigidity had vanished from his features, she offered a knowing, teasing smile. "You two made up. Feeling happy now?"

The faint ghost of a smile tugged at Sebastian's lips, and he gave a slight nod. "Yes."

Eleanor's smile widened. "And what are your thoughts on your engagement to the Spencer girl?"

Sebastian didn't hesitate for a second. "I will fulfill it."

This was everything he had ever wanted. Now that this miraculous opportunity had fallen right into his lap, he was going to seize it with both hands.

"If you intend to marry her, you need to be the one to bring it up. You're the man; you can't just sit around waiting for her to ask. Besides, you aren't getting any younger, so don't delay. The sooner the wedding is arranged, the sooner I can have peace of mind."

Sebastian nodded and laid out his plan. "The Spencers are planning to host a formal recognition banquet for her soon. Once the banquet is over, I plan to formally propose."

"A marriage certainly requires her parents' blessing. You've thought this through perfectly. We'll do exactly as you've planned." Eleanor paused and fixed him with a serious look. "And what about the child? When are you going to tell her the truth?"

A dark cloud of gloom instantly washed over Sebastian's expression. He remained silent for a long moment before finally speaking. "Now is not the right time."

The internet had recently exploded with toxic gossip about Riley being Pierce's ex-wife and Sebastian being his adopted older brother. The rumors had been vicious. Even though Riley was now officially the Spencer Heiress and they shared a legitimate family engagement, their messy past connections remained undeniably complicated.

Riley had once brutally cut him out of her life because of all the scandalous noise. If Alora's true paternity were to be exposed, the tabloids would instantly crucify Riley, accusing her of cheating on Pierce during their marriage. He didn't even want to imagine the catastrophic media storm that would ignite.

He was terrified that if Riley found out the truth, she would hate him. He feared the relentless weight of public scrutiny would crush her. Most of all, he was terrified she would retreat into her shell and push him away again.

He couldn't risk it. In the darkest corners of his heart, a desperate urge was growing—a desire to bury the secret forever.