My Reborn Admirer Wins Over My Heart Chapter 48 A New Friend Everyone knew Leo put research above all else , so James didn't dare talk back . " I - I was wrong , Leo . I'll explain everything to our junior this afternoon . " " Do whatever you want ." Leo's tone was cold . He replaced the files where they belonged , took off his lab coat , and changed into casual clothes . James froze . " Leo , you're leaving ? But our junior will be here at noon- " " I've got something else to do . You handle it yourself . " " Alright . " Finished Watching Leo walk away , James was filled with regret . " Damn it , Leo must already think poorly of her . This is all my fault . Why did I have to screw things up like that ? " ***** Oriana's first lecture was a success . With Lily's teaching materials and her own late - night review , she managed the class with ease , silencing even those who had doubted her . After class , Lily grabbed Oriana's arm , practically bouncing with excitement . " That was incredible . You can really hold the room together , Oriana . We're saved . " I was so afraid the two of us wouldn't manage . If we had to ask Mr. Harris for help , he would've torn us to shreds . " Oriana blinked . " Mr. Harris is he that harsh ? " " Let's just say his temper isn't the best ." Lily hedged . " I've seen William twice , both times at academic conferences . He made an entire hall full of professors speechless . If he rips into us , that's nothing unusual . " Oriana raised a brow , unable to hold back a small laugh . " Want to grab lunch together ? My treat at the cafeteria . " " Thanks , but I need to head home . Someone's waiting for me . " The thought of Micah and Chubby standing at the door with the two little turtles waiting for 1/3 8:32 Fri , Oct 10 Chapter 48 A New Friend her brought an unconscious smile to her lips . " Wow , that's such a happy smile . Is it your boyfriend ? " Oriana didn't plan to hide it . " My husband ." " Seriously ? " Lily gasped , covering her mouth in shock . After saying goodbye to her , Oriana left campus . A She walked with her head lowered along the pathway , typing a message to Kieran to let him know where she was . Suddenly , a shadow fell across her path , blocking her way . A voice she knew all too well came from above . " Oriana ? " Her fingers trembled , and she snapped her head up . Grant's eyes burned dark and red , like a wild beast circling its prey. Not far behind him stood a weary - looking Alaric and a grim - faced girl , Luna . Grant drew in a sharp breath , then , without hesitation , pulled Oriana into his arms . " I finally found you . " The moment his arms wrapped around her , Oriana jolted back to her senses . She ducked low and slipped right out of his embrace . " Oriana ? " Grant's gaze stayed locked on her , eyes red - rimmed with desperation , as if drowning in his own emotions . " Oriana , I know I was wrong . I can't live without you . I'll never- " " You know ? " Oriana cut in with a cold smile . " Mr. Holloway , if you knew , why did you still do it ? " Since he was here , she knew there was no escaping . So she would face him head - on . " You used your role as my guardian to tell Kirk I'd withdrawn from the graduate program . You knew it would devastate me , and yet you still did it . " " No , Oriana , listen to me . " Grant's voice tightened . " I never meant to hurt you . I kept it from you because Bramwell had already spoken to Cormac . Even if you passed , Mr. Flint wouldn't 2/3 Chapter 48 A New Friend Finished have taken you . So why not resolve it in the best way possible ? Hiding it from you was better than letting you know the truth . " Alaric rushed to back him up . " It's true , Oriana . Grant's telling the truth . I swear . You don't know how hard he's been searching for you . He came to Jindiwood yesterday , almost got into a car accident , refused to go to the hospital , missed his flight , stayed in the airport all night , and flew out at dawn without any sleep . " Only then did Oriana notice the faint smudges of blood on Grant's rolled - up sleeve . But unlike before , she didn't care . She wasn't the same Oriana who used to notice every scrape on him , letting his pain and joy dictate her own . " Alaric , enough . " Grant's voice dropped in warning . Luna's lips curved into a sly , false smile as she chimed in . " Yes , Oriana . If you're still mad that I took your spot , let me apologize . I'll even talk to Mr. Flint and ask him to bring you into the team instead . I don't care if I'm in or not . " " Oh , I see . You've all been doing this for my sake ." Oriana nodded once , her tone blunt and cutting . " So , for my sake , you kept me in the dark . On the night I lost my graduate placement , you used work as an excuse while you were actually taking Luna for a walk on the beach ? " Alaric's face drained of color , while Luna's eyes gleamed with barely concealed glee beneath her feigned hurt . Grant stiffened , his red eyes widening . " You- " Oriana smiled and went on . " For my sake , on my birthday , you lied to me , celebrated with me , then ran off to spend the countdown with Luna under the fireworks ." Send Gifts 19 20 3/3