Chapter 45 Noah's Action Fated for three lifetimes ? Destined ? In a way , Oriana and Micah did share a strange kind of fate . But still , they had agreed this marriage was just for two years . A 199 Finished Seeing Oriana's doubt , Noah coughed lightly and offered , " Miss , let's exchange contacts . You saved me . I need to find a way to repay you properly someday . " " You already read my future , " Oriana said with a smile . " That's more than enough . You don't have to- " " No , no , that won't do . My life is expensive . You think a quick fortune - telling is enough to settle the debt ? Or , " His eyes dimmed as he asked quietly , " Miss , do you find me bothersome ? " The hope in his expression collapsed into disappointment . Oriana's heart tightened - she couldn't bear to hurt him . So she pulled out her phone and added Noah on WhatsApp . " Sir , what should I save your name as ? " " I'm- " Noah's eyes darted sideways , then he grinned . " Just call me Noah ." " All right , Noah ." Once they added each other , his smile returned , bright and satisfied . He waved goodbye , then wobbled off on his bicycle , leaving Oriana shaking her head , half exasperated , half amused , as she entered the complex . At her door , a familiar scene greeted her - one tall figure and one small waiting at the entrance -just like yesterday . Except today , two tiny turtles were crawling around the entryway . Micah had let them out for a walk , and they had wandered right to the threshold . " You're back . " Micah's smile was warm . As Oriana stepped closer , he froze for a second . His nose twitched , his expression shifting slightly . " Did you go for a run ? " Oriana blinked , then realized - he was being tactful about the lingering sour odor . 1/4 8:32 Fri , Oct 10 Chapter 45 Noah's Action Finished She couldn't help laughing and quickly explained about Noah , " I'll go clean up so I don't bother you . " She slipped into her room , washed up , and changed into a fresh set of pajamas . When she came back out , Micah was crouched by the tank , carefully guiding the two turtles back inside . Oriana joined him , helping with the task , her curiosity piqued . " How did you even catch them ? " " Chubby measures distances for me . " " Oh ." Oriana nodded , finally understanding . She was just about to ask what he wanted for lunch when suddenly he leaned toward her , closing in on her neck . Her breath caught . The shadow of his tall frame loomed closer and closer , making every muscle in her body tense . Without realizing it , she was holding her breath , every inhale cautious , deliberate . She didn't know what he intended . But deep down , she trusted Micah . He would never hurt her . Still , the closeness was far beyond the line of safety . His lips hovered less than an inch from her neck , his breath brushing across her skin , sending ripples of goosebumps racing over her body . From this angle , Oriana couldn't see his eyes - dark , bottomless - or notice how hard he was breathing , greedily pulling in her scent like a starving thief desperate to hoard every trace of her . Micah fought for control , forcing himself to pull away after just three seconds . " There's still a spot you missed here ." His tone was perfectly casual , his expression calm , as though he had simply noticed a smear left behind . Oriana blinked , startled , then flustered . " Oh , really ? I'll check again . " She hurried back to the bathroom . Turning her head in the mirror , she spotted a faint smudge on her neck . A sigh slipped from her lips . 2/4 8:32 Fri , Oct 10 Chapter 45 Noah's Action Finished Micah was too sharp . Once she was absolutely certain she was spotless , she came back out . Cooking together went even smoother this time . By lunch , the two of them had made two dishes and a soup , flavorful and balanced . As Oriana ate with clear enjoyment , Micah asked , " Did you finish your onboarding ? " " Yes . I got my class schedule . Morning and afternoon lectures , but I finish early , so I'll be home in time for dinner with you . " Micah nodded . His gaze stayed steady in her direction . " Send the schedule to Kieran . He'll drive you . " Oriana waved her hands quickly . " That's too much trouble . I can take the bus or a taxi . " " It's not trouble . Handling my affairs is his job . " Micah's voice was calm but firm . " Taking care of my wife is the top priority . It's his responsibility . " Top priority ? Oriana blinked , stunned . She couldn't imagine deserving that kind of importance . But it would be ungracious to refuse again . " Okay , I'll trouble Kieran , then . " Micah chuckled , his tone teasing for once . " If you knew his salary , you'd never think of it as troubling him . " Oriana clenched her fists , resisting her curiosity . " I won't ask . " Her mock - stern reply only widened his smile . His whole expression softened , suffused with a quiet joy . ***** Oriana's major was clinical medicine . At Jindiwood University Medical College , she was placed in the Traditional Medicine Department as a teaching assistant . After lunch , she shut herself in her room , studying the teaching materials . Her assigned mentor , Professor Lyra Hayes , mainly handled first - year students . The coursework was mostly foundational , and Oriana absorbed the material quickly . 3/4 8:32 Fri , Oct 10 My Reborn Admirer Wins Over My Heart