The Coldest Man in the Room Melted Only for Me novel Chapter 640

Hearing the doorbell, Riley shot off the sofa and sprinted to open the door. Seeing Sebastian standing there, her anxious gaze immediately scanned him from head to toe. "Are you okay?"

A faint, amused smile ghosted over Sebastian's lips. "Were you worried we'd actually throw punches?"

Given the explosive, knife-edge tension down in the parking lot, her fear was entirely justified. "Yes."

"Don't worry, I didn't touch him." Sebastian took her hand, leading her inside. "Even if I did, he wouldn't stand a chance."

Noticing their intertwined hands, Mrs. Gable possessed the situational awareness to give them some privacy. She leaned over, placing Alora into her stroller, and smiled at Riley. "I'm going to take Alora downstairs for a little walk."

Finch, equally astute, immediately volunteered. "I'll accompany you."

With the door clicking shut behind them, the living room fell into sudden, quiet intimacy.

Sebastian pulled Riley flush against him, enveloping her in a protective embrace. "You were terrified down there, weren't you?"

She hadn't just been afraid. It was a suffocating cocktail of rage, helplessness, and sheer disgust.

Riley wrapped her arms tight around his narrow waist. "I'm fine now."

They held each other in silence for a long time.

Eventually, Sebastian guided her toward the sofa. He sat down first. Just as Riley was about to sit next to him, he gave a gentle tug, pulling her directly onto his lap.

Riley's face flushed hot. "What are you doing? Mrs. Gable and Mr. Finch will be back any second."

"They're very perceptive people. They won't be back anytime soon." One of Sebastian's hands rested possessively on her waist while the other enveloped her hand. His dark, profound eyes locked onto hers. "Did you hit a wall with the registry transfer today?"

Riley was stunned. "How did you know?"

"Your father called me."

So that was it.

Riley let out a weary sigh, her expression dropping into disappointment. It was true she had acted tough in front of George and Elaine, proudly declaring she didn't need the paperwork because Spencer blood flowed in her veins regardless.

But deep down, after finally finding her true family, she desperately wanted to sever her ties and legally reclaim her identity. She was entirely disgusted by George and Elaine, and the thought of her name remaining on their legal documents sickened her.

"I know a way to bypass them and get your records transferred."