My Reborn Admirer Wins Over My Heart (Oriana) novel Chapter 494

Chapter 494 The Unwelcome Apology

Chapter 494 The Unwelcome Apology

+5 Free Coins

Lily leaned in and whispered an apology to Oriana, “It was supposed to be just me and Zara picking you up. I didn’t expect Ethan to overhear the call, so… it ended up like this.”

Oriana gave her a reassuring look. “I posted the itinerary in the group chat. Everyone knows we’re coming back today.”

That “everyone” clearly included Leo.

So even if Lily hadn’t said anything, Leo would still have known when she was returning.

Hearing that, Lily finally relaxed and patted her chest. “Good, I thought I’d accidentally betrayed the team!”

As soon as she finished, Ethan rapped his knuckles lightly on the back of her head.

Ethan glanced at Oriana, his voice low and calm. “She never watches her words. Don’t take it to heart.”

He paused, then looked back at Oriana, a hint of awkwardness in his expression. “About Kai… we’re sorry. In the beginning-”

Oriana cut him off gently but firmly. “It’s all over now. And Kai wasn’t at fault. Other people’s malice had nothing to do with him.”

Ethan pressed his lips together. “But we trusted Luna by mistake and gave her the chance to hurt you. That’s a responsibility we can’t avoid.”

Zara stood listening, arms crossed, rubbing her ear impatiently. “Alright, enough already. How many times are we going to rehash this? Isn’t it getting old?

“If you really feel guilty, don’t just talk–do something. Luna played you all–so go make her pay. Stop plastering apologies all over Oriana while doing nothing in reality. That’s just emotional manipulation.”

“Zara, stop…”

Oriana reached to pull her back, but Zara grabbed Oriana’s hand and tucked it into her own pocket.

She pouted and went on, “I’m not wrong, am I? They know exactly how they treated Luna back then. How do they have the nerve to show their faces in front of you now? Shameless!”

After that photo incident, Lily had accidentally spilled every detail to Zara.

After listening to that, Zara was fuming for a good while. Now, facing them, she planted her hands on her hips and jabbed a finger accusingly at the men who towered over her.

“Don’t bother making excuses about how Oriana isn’t like Luna and won’t accept your favors or apologies. Rules are rigid, but people are adaptable. If you’re truly remorseful and sincere, you should know how to treat someone well–how to make them happy!

“If you can’t or won’t–do that, then stay out of our Oriana’s life. She has me, she has her husband, the entire Caldwell family, and all the friends and her father’s friends who served with her and care for her. Every one of us will cherish her. A few more or a few less of you won’t make any difference!”

With that, Zara didn’t give Ethan or Leo another chance to explain. She grabbed Oriana’s hand and headed straight for their car. “Let’s go home! Noah and the others are waiting for you!”

1/2

2:05 pm pppp.

Chapter 494 The Unwelcome Apology

Oriana hurried after her, turning back to wave goodbye to Lily.

+5 Free Coins

Inside the car, seeing the awkward and remorseful expressions still etched on Ethan and the others‘ faces, Oriana couldn’t help but shake her head at Zara. “Zara, I never expected anything from them in the first place.”

Zara, who had recently developed a habit of snacking, popped a few dried fruit pieces into Oriana’s mouth before happily munching on some herself.

“They had it coming–all talk and no action, always hovering around. It’s annoying just looking at them, and scolding them was the only way to vent!

“Besides, I wasn’t wrong. If they have any courage, they should go bother Luna instead and tell her to stay out of your life.”

Oriana was both amused and exasperated. She reached out and gently placed a hand on Zara’s stomach. “Feeling better now?”

“Mhmm.”

Zara looked down at Oriana’s gentle touch, tilting her head curiously. “Oriana, how come my belly hasn’t changed at all after all this time? Other people’s bellies grow bigger, and their babies move around, kicking and stretching like they’re doing martial arts in there?”

Kenny, who usually showed little interest in women’s chatter, perked up at the mention of a key word. Leaning back slightly, he discreetly pricked up his ears.

A growing belly wasn’t unfamiliar–he had

seen pregnant women before.

But…

A baby moving around inside, punching and kicking?

What would that even look like?

Having never experienced anything like it, Kenny couldn’t quite picture the scene. Frowning, he instinctively glanced at Zara’s still- flat stomach.

It was flat, small, and slender.

If a baby really started tumbling around in there… wouldn’t that be excruciating?

The thought made his brows knit even tighter.

Oriana chuckled softly, “You’re barely three months along–it’s still early. It depends on the baby’s position. If it’s positioned more toward the back, you’ll show later. If it’s toward the front, your belly will become more noticeable sooner and may even look a bit bigger.”