My Reborn Admirer Wins Over My Heart (Oriana) novel Chapter 286

hapter 286 Who Are You

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Oriana was now Micah’s wife, and before long, she might give birth to Noah’s great–grandchild.

Noah had been waiting for a chance like?

main branch was alive and well.

this to formally introduce Oriana and let everyone see that their

The once lively living room fell completely silent, so quiet that even a pin drop could be heard.

quiet that even a pin drop could be heard.

Every “family member” present, dripping in jewelry and dressed to flaunt their wealth, turned their eyes sharply toward Oriana.

The weight of countless judging gazes hung in the air, almost tangible.

Oriana stood still and calm, her expression serene as they looked her up and down.

In that silence, the first to speak was Lyla Caldwell, Noah’s younger sister. Her tone was warm and friendly on the surface, but it could not hide the condescension underneath.

“Well, so this is the granddaughter–in–law Noah’s been bragging about in the family chat. Finally, we get to see her in person. She is truly beautiful. But honestly, young people these days are something else. They have such minds of their own—getting married in secret without a word, without a single proper family gathering to meet the in–laws. Now, she doesn’t even know who we are.”

“That is right. We’re a prominent household. It is improper to lack manners,” another side–branched woman chimed in with a nod.

Once the first few spoke, the rest rushed to follow, eager to add their say.

“She looks pretty enough, but she’s so thin. Girls these days starve themselves for beauty and drink nothing but soda. That kind of vanity ruins the next generation. Did she even check her fertility before marriage? It has been half a year, and there is still no news.”

“And look at those wrists, so slender. Can she even lift a pan? Sure, our family has plenty of servants, but being able to run the household is the least a proper wife should do. A woman who can only sit there waiting to be served is hardly ideal.”

“Micah, I don’t want to be rude, but you handled this poorly. You cannot just do whatever your wife wants without consulting your family,” another so–called elder even accused Micah.

Micah’s expression turned sharp and cold, and Kenny’s face darkened with him.

His pale blue hair seemed to bristle as he snapped at them, completely without restraint. “Damn it, Micah got married because he wanted to. Since when do you all get to judge and pick him apart?”

The room stiffened. As the only son of Cordell, Kenny was not someone they could openly fight with.

But he was still a junior, and his authority did not carry the same weight. They forced smiles and tried to smooth things over. “Now, now, Kenny, that’s not fair. We’re all one family. We’re just concerned for Micah, that’s all.”

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Chapter 286 Who Are You

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“Yes, he lost his parents so young. Marriage is a lifelong matter. We only worry that he might act on impulse.”

“Exactly. We are all his elders. Since his parents are gone, it is only right for us to show some concern.”

Oriana turned her gentle smile toward the man who had just spoken, her eyes clear and bright.

“Thank you for your concern for Micah. I’m sorry, I must have been rude, but may I ask which uncle you are? Have you ever had contact with Micah before?”

The man froze. “Huh?”

Oriana kept smiling as she looked around the room.

“Micah and I have been married for nearly six months now. Apart from Grandfather, I have never seen him speak or correspond with any other relative. I hope you will forgive me for not recognizing everyone.”

Her tone was soft and polite, far more graceful than Kenny’s blunt words, yet her meaning cut even deeper.

Because she was right. They claimed to care about Micah, yet not one of them had reached out during any of the holidays. Not a call, not a greeting. But now, they all came flocking in to criticize him.

Lyla drew in a sharp breath, her face tightening. “What kind of tone is that? You are speaking to your

to send greetings and pay respect. How dare

elders. During holidays, it is the younger generation’s duty of t

you expect us to come to you? Have you no manners?

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