Chapter 51 The Fall " Don't move . " At Oriana's command , Micah froze mid - step , obedient and perfectly still . A deeper smile curved Oriana's lips as she stepped closer , holding the apron open . Finished " We forgot to pick this up at the supermarket carlier . You've had to finish cooking and then go change clothes these past couple of days . Having an apron will make it easier . " Micah was a bit of a neat freak , and cooking sometimes splattered onto his clothes . Oriana had already noticed a few grease spots on several of his white shirts . If he saw them , he'd probably wrinkle his nose and refuse to wear them again . Oriana rose slightly onto her toes , reaching to slip the apron over Micah's head . Sensing her movement , Micah bent forward suddenly the moment she lifted herself , leaning toward her face . Up close , Oriana felt the tip of her nose brush against his brow . She froze , unable to move . Micah realized what had happened a moment too late and hastily pulled back . " Sorry , I didn't know- " By then , the apron had already slipped over his neck . As he leaned back , Oriana hadn't had time to release her grip . The apron dragged her forward , and she tumbled onto him . " Careful ! " They both lost their balance and fell together . Pain hit before shock did . Óriana crashed against his chest , forgetting to react , entirely unaware that the man's arms tightened slightly around her waist - both greedy and careful at once . Until Chubby rolled over , sounding an urgent alert . " Beep . Level one danger detected . Dad has fallen . " " Beep . Level two danger detected . Oriana is pressing on Dad . " 1/4 8:33 Fri , Oct 10 Chapter 51 The Fall Oriana froze . Flustered and embarrassed , she scrambled to roll off him , checks burning bright red , Finished She didn't wait a second . She reached for the man she had inadvertently used as a cushion . " Micah , are you okay ? " Micah clenched his palms , his expression stern , voice low . " I'm fine ." But he wasn't . This had been the first time he could stand so close to Oriana so openly . He held his breath , feeling as if he were dreaming . Yet the pain in his back and the warmth of her body in his arms proved it was real . Even his nose was filled with her scent . He craved it , wishing time would freeze at this exact moment . But just a few seconds later , it was over . Sensing the danger was gone , Chubby flapped its little wings . " Danger neutralized . I'm going to recharge now . " It then sped off on its wheels , slipping away . Chubby had detected the potential wrath Micah might unleash and got scared . Micah lowered his head . Oriana couldn't read his expression , only sensing a subtle drop in his aura . " But your voice changed ." He adjusted his breathing , took a deep breath , and regained some composure . " I really am fine . " Oriana knew he was stubborn and didn't want to push it . She asked instead , " Then you'll manage cooking ? " Micah clenched his teeth . " I will ." He could never admit he couldn't . Oriana helped him up and retied the apron for him . 2/4 8:33 Fri , Oct 10 Chapter 51 The Fall She had chosen black - the least likely to show stains . Micah wore loose clothing , but once the ties were tightened , his waist looked surprisingly slim , the body's curves smooth , shoulders broad - a flawless figure . When Oriana had fallen onto him carlier , she'd felt the solid strength of his chest . She couldn't help sneaking a glance - or several . Even during the meal , she found it hard to focus . " What's wrong ? Not liking today's food ?" Oriana coughed , caught off guard . She had just glanced at him again and unexpectedly met his concerned gaze . Even knowing he couldn't see her expression , her face flushed crimson . " No , it's all my favorites . Delicious , " she said , shoving a big bite into her mouth while praising the food repeatedly . But Micah frowned slightly and set down his utensils , his expression darkening . " I heard from Kieran that someone came to your school to bother you ." Oriana knew Kieran wouldn't keep this from Micah . After all , Micah was the one paying his salary . She spoke openly , " Yes , it was my ex - boyfriend ." She emphasized each word , " I told him I'm married and to stop bothering me ." Micah was silent for a moment , then muttered softly , " If it makes you sad , you ' don't have to bottle it up at home . " Oriana froze . Hesitant , she asked , " You think I lost my appetite today because of Grant ? " Micah countered , " Isn't that so ? " Oriana shook her head and chuckled . " A misunderstanding , really . Just a misunderstanding . " She put down her utensils and looked at him earnestly . " I admit I felt a little down on the way back , but when I got home and saw you and Chubby waiting for me , my mood lifted instantly . " 3/4 8:33 Fri , Oct 10 My Reborn Admirer Wins Over My