The Coldest Man in the Room Melted Only for Me novel Chapter 652

"That's not true." Pierce shook his head. "She's just angry with me right now. She's only with him out of spite. If she didn't love me, why would she have my child?"

It was true that a woman willing to bear a man's child clearly loved him at some point, but... "That only proves she used to love you. It doesn't mean she still does."

Seeing that angle wasn't working, Pierce pivoted. "Mrs. Spencer, she truly loved me once. And now, we share Alora. I don't want Alora growing up in a broken home, and I certainly don't want her calling some stranger 'Dad.'

"You know as well as I do that Sebastian is the sole heir of the main St. John family. If Riley marries him, she'll inevitably be expected to give him children of his own. Once Sebastian has his own blood child, do you really think he'll still treat Alora well?"

Daphne hesitated, unsure of how to respond. Pierce had a very valid point.

Seeing her waver, Pierce struck while the iron was hot. "I am Alora's biological father. I am the only one who will ever truly love her unconditionally. If you give me your blessing, Mrs. Spencer, I swear..."

He raised three fingers as if taking a solemn vow. "I will spend the rest of my life treating Riley and Alora like royalty. If I ever let them suffer even the slightest grievance again, may lightning strike me down!"

Daphne looked at Pierce's seemingly earnest demeanor. She also remembered that during the Sinclair banquet incident, Riley had specifically asked the Spencer family not to retaliate. Was it possible she still harbored feelings for Pierce? For a moment, Daphne was genuinely conflicted.

His infidelity, even if there were mitigating circumstances, was unforgivable. But they did share a deep history, and more importantly, they shared Alora.

Sebastian seemed reliable enough, but would he really treat Alora the same once he had his own children?

Just the thought of her precious little granddaughter suffering in the future made Daphne's chest tight.

After a long silence, she looked at Pierce. "Stand up. I hear what you're saying. I'll speak with Evie and see what she thinks."

Pierce straightened his posture. "Riley is pure-hearted, but she's still angry. I'm terrified she might make a rash decision she'll regret. As her mother, I know you only want what's best for her. For something as important as marriage, I truly believe you should guide her in the right direction."