The Coldest Man in the Room Melted Only for Me novel Chapter 625

Riley had a gut feeling that this wasn't about the company at all, but since he'd offered that excuse, she couldn't press the issue.

They sat in the living room keeping Eleanor company. It wasn't until Alora began yawning and rubbing her eyes that Eleanor reluctantly let Riley take the baby to put her to bed.

Sebastian drove Riley and Alora back to his private estate.

Pulling up to the front of Willow Grove, Riley stepped out with Alora nestled in her arms. Sebastian grabbed the baby bag and walked shoulder-to-shoulder with her.

As they navigated through the bamboo grove toward the clearing in front of the house, Riley noticed that the sprawling patch of begonias was gone. In its place stood a rather large, rustic wooden structure.

Following her gaze, Sebastian said smoothly, "It's a temperature-controlled greenhouse."

Riley was confused. "Aren't those usually made of glass?"

"The exterior is designed with vintage, weather-resistant timber," Sebastian explained warmly. "But the spaces between the wooden beams are filled with insulated glass."

They can do that?

Riley stared at it in awe. It was infinitely more beautiful than the usual, run-of-the-mill glass greenhouses. It looked incredibly understated and elegant, fitting the aesthetic perfectly, and offering complete privacy. No one passing by could peek inside to see what was growing.

"Do you want to see inside?" he asked.

"I'd love to."

Sebastian guided her to the entrance. He set the bags down on a rough-hewn wooden table by the door and pushed it open.

As Riley stepped inside, a breathtaking expanse of Begonias flooded her vision. Crimson red like fire, soft blush like a summer sunset, bursting with vibrant life against the lush green foliage. A humid wave of warmth and sweet floral fragrance enveloped her.

It was too beautiful.

She turned to Sebastian. "Are these the same begonias that used to be planted out front?"

"Yes. When the weather turned cold, I had this greenhouse built and transplanted them all inside."

"You seem to really like begonias."

He had planted an entire field of them here. Back at Cloudview Terrace, his other penthouse, he kept begonia arrangements indoors year-round. Plus, he had even named her daughter Alora using a Chinese character associated with the flower.