The Coldest Man in the Room Melted Only for Me novel Chapter 656

The next morning.

Riley pulled into the underground parking garage at Statenbury First Medical Center and immediately spotted the familiar black Maybach parked near the entrance. She turned the wheel and smoothly parked her car right behind it.

Before she even turned off the engine, Franklin Finch was already walking toward her. She rolled down her window. "Mr. Finch." Her eyes instinctively darted toward the Maybach, secretly hoping to catch a glimpse of a familiar silhouette.

"Mr. St. John isn't here," Franklin said, handing her an insulated thermos. "He just got back from his trip, and there's a mountain of urgent work waiting for him at the office. He specifically asked me to bring this to you."

A brief flash of disappointment crossed Riley's heart when she realized Sebastian wasn't there. "Thank you."

"I have some errands to run, so I'll be going now."

"Take care."

Franklin drove off.

Riley unscrewed the thermos. A sweet, slightly spicy steam wafted up. It was soothing ginger tea.

He knew she was on her period last night, so he had Franklin deliver this first thing in the morning. The man was incredibly thoughtful.

A soft smile touched her lips as she took a sip. The warm, sweet liquid coated her throat and settled in her stomach. After a few more sips, a comforting warmth spread through her abdomen, significantly easing the dull cramps and chill of her period.

During lunch at the cafeteria, Holly sat down across from her. "Dr. Vance, you seem to be in a fantastic mood today."

Riley smiled softly. "Is it that obvious?"

Holly nodded enthusiastically. "You've been practically glowing all morning. You look so relaxed and happy. Did something amazing happen?"

Her boyfriend got back from a business trip and sent her ginger tea—did that count as amazing?

Of course, Riley kept that to herself. Instead, she said smoothly, "Breakfast was exactly what I wanted, and lunch is pretty good too."

"Just because of that?"

"What else would it be?"