Chapter 33 Luna's Request 1999 Finished Evelyn had raised Oriana for over a decade , and she couldn't help feeling a mix of emotions . " If push comes to shove , I could give her some money and let her run a little shop of her own . " Grant's expression darkened slightly . Luna glanced at him and laughed to lighten the mood . " Senior year isn't that busy . Maybe Oriana has her own plans . Once Luna makes her decision , we can discuss it further - it's not too late . " Owen scoffed . " What plans could she possibly have ? She's never had any initiative . As a child , she followed her parents , and now she just trails behind Grant wherever he goes ." " Owen , enough ! " Luna chided softly . " Fine , I'll drop it . She's ungrateful , and it's only because you've always protected her . " The family ate in silence , finishing their meal quietly . Later , Bramwell went into his study . Luna , thinking of something , followed him . Seeing her enter , Bramwell looked slightly surprised . He quickly composed himself , furrowing his brow . " Luna , you don't need to plead for Oriana ." " Daddy , I'm not pleading for Oriana . I want to ask you about something else , is that okay ? " Bramwell nodded . " Go ahead . " " Daddy , the mix - up at birth between me and Oriana was a mistake from years ago . In Seabar , with your connections , your friends know about the difficulties you and Mommy faced . But in Jindiwood , and even outside , no one understands . Oriana left the Sterling family after I returned . If this gets out , it could cause a lot of gossip . It wouldn't be good - for me , for Oriana , or for the family . " Luna studied Bramwell's complex expression , choosing not to spell everything out . Having been in business for years , Bramwell understood her subtle implication . After a moment , he looked deeply at Luna , noting how much she resembled Oriana in demeanor , and nodded in approval . " Luna , you're remarkable , very thoughtful . " " Don't worry - the idle gossip from Seabar won't reach Jindiwood ." " Additionally , I'll have someone spread the story that Oriana was adopted after we lost a daughter . That way , no one will know about the switch at birth . " 1/3 8:30 Fri , Oct 10 Chapter 33 Luna's Request 14 99 Finished Luna smiled , " Okay , we'll do it your way , Daddy . " Grant had the Sterling family maid pack a meal . As they were leaving , Owen noticed . " You're taking our food to Oriana ? But she's such an ungrateful wretch . " Grant got into the car and shot him a cold look . " Owen , don't forget - you used to be so fond of her , constantly clinging to play with her every day . Be polite to her . " Owen clenched his fists . " Back then , I was blind . Someone with such a cold , ungrateful heart doesn't deserve to be my sister ! " Grant rolled up the car window and drove off . He returned to the apartment . Oriana hadn't left her room all day and night . She was still sulking at him , even at the cost of her own health . Even though she knew what would worry him , she deliberately acted this way , trying to manipulate him . Grant was angry , but he still worried . At the door , he reached to unlock it . He paused mid - motion , withdrew his hand , and set the lunchbox at the door instead . He knocked but received no response . Frowning , he hesitated a moment before sighing and pulling out his phone . He opened the chat with Oriana , the conversation frozen from the day before . Since they started dating , this was the first full day without any contact . Feeling uneasy , Grant typed a message . " Eat something . I left the lunchbox at the door . " He hit send and was about to turn back toward the office . The next second , his steps froze . Grant's eyes widened . They reddened in an instant as he stared at the phone . She had blocked him ! 2/3 8:30 Fri , Oct 10 Chapter 33 Luna's Request Did that mean she didn't want to see his messages ? Did she not want to see him at all ? " Oriana ? " She had gone this far ! Was she jealous of Luna , resenting him for helping her ? How could Oriana have become so petty ? Grant felt a suffocating surge of frustration he couldn't shake . Finally , he cast a long glance at the door and left in long strides . After breakfast , Oriana sent Micah a photo of the marriage license . Then , carrying her documents , she greeted Micah . " I want to go to City Hall to transfer my related files . " Micah nodded and asked Chubby to call Kieran . Oriana waved her hands repeatedly . " No need . I can take the documents myself - it's not complicated . " Micah's voice , deep and calm , carried toward her . " Jindiwood's procedures are different from Seabar's . Having Kieran accompany you is better than you wandering around alone . " Oriana touched her nose , realizing she had never handled such paperwork herself - it was indeed easy to get confused . " Alright , I'll get it done quickly and come back to have lunch with you . " Micah's lips curved . " Okay , I'll wait at home ." After Oriana left , Micah sent the marriage license photo to Noah . Almost immediately , Noah called via video . His face was red with agitation , yet there was a glimmer of excited anticipation . " Micah , you're not joking about this , are you ? " Send Gifts 6993 Finishe