The Coldest Man in the Room Melted Only for Me novel Chapter 47

He didn't reply instantly. A few heavy seconds ticked by before his message came through.

[Depends on the person.]

Riley stared at the words, momentarily stunned.

Did 'depends on the person' mean his fondness for children depended entirely on who the child was?

Was that what he meant?

So, did he actually like Alora or not?

He had sent her two outrageously expensive gifts and personally chosen her name. He had to care, right?

It had been an entire month, and Beatrice and Great-grandfather Arthur hadn't visited the baby once.

The Landon family had endless wealth, yet her own grandmother and great-grandfather hadn't even bothered to send a milestone gift. It was painfully obvious they couldn't care less about Alora.

Growing up in the Landon household, Alora was bound to be marginalized and treated unfairly. But if she had the ultimate backing of a titan like Sebastian St. John, her status within the family would skyrocket.

It was settled. She was going to make sure Alora built a strong bond with her uncle. From now on, whenever she sent baby photos to Quinn, she would forward a batch to Sebastian as well.

She needed to keep Alora present in his life, let him watch her grow, and ensure he grew fiercely protective of her.

The thought of her daughter having an untouchable billionaire as her guardian angel instantly wiped away all of Riley's prior gloom. A wave of profound satisfaction washed over her.

For the first time, she truly understood the meaning behind the saying: A mother's love means building a fortress for her child's future.

That evening, Elaine and George Vance stopped by for a visit.

They brought two small gold beads strung on a red cord for the baby. While it wasn't a lavish gift, it was given with genuine love, and Riley was genuinely touched.

Elaine pulled Riley aside. "It's the baby's one-month mark. What did the Landons give her?"

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