A Farewell After Being Reborn

Chapter 14

“I heard Ian was injured, so I dropped by to see how he was doing. But don’t get the wrong idea about this, Sage!” Ivy hurriedly explained as she thought of something. “I needed Ian to sign a document, so I went to his office.

“I only learned from Mr. Zane about Ian being injured. Ian isn’t the one who told me about it!”

Sage smirked. Had she said anything about getting the wrong idea? Why was Ivy in such a hurry to explain herself?

She said, “I have a little suggestion for you, Ms. Shekdotter–if you don’t want others to get the wrong idea, don’t do things that could cause misunderstandings.

“For instance, if you know a man is married, don’t drop by his house alone when his wife hasn’t invited you over. And even if you do drop by alone, you should act like a proper guest. Make sure to maintain a proper distance when sitting with someone else’s husband.”

Ivy’s face turned red at Sage’s words. She hurriedly scooted to the side of the couch. “Sage, I-”

“Don’t address me with such familiarity.” Sage interrupted her. “We don’t know each other well enough for you to call me by my first name. If you don’t want to address me as Mrs. Holcomb, please stick to using Ms. Joyner.

“Don’t take things too far, Sage,” Ian warned.

Oh, dear. Was he protecting her already?

Sage laughed. “What did I say to make you think I was taking anything too far?”

“Ian, Sage–no, Mrs. Holcomb–is right. I was the one who wasn’t paying

attention to my actions.” Despite feeling embarrassed and awkward, Ivy didn’t forget to gently appease Ian.

She got up to leave. “Don’t be upset, Mrs. Holcomb. I’ll get going now.”

“No, it’s fine.” Sage stopped her. “I’m the one who should go.”

Joyner!” Ian

bothered about him, though. She grabbed her bag and left. She was still traumatized by the accident from two days

hail a cab.

there. When she arrived and saw Donald, still healthy and sprightly, watering the plants in the garden, she couldn’t stop the tears from streaming down her

choked up as

Donald threw the watering can

to

regret. She couldn’t say a word as she threw herself into Donald’s arms and sobbed. It was

again.

didn’t have a father. She and her mother had lived with Donald

in her previous life, she’d made. Donald worry about her

wrong, Sage? Did Ian upset you?” Donald asked anxiously.

for her.

had always been proud. She didn’t cry easily. She would only do so if

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the biggest grievance in

crying. Her eyes were red as she shook her head.

Donald was both exasperated and amused. “You can come home whenever you miss me, right? Why would you have to cry? Are you sure it’s not because of lan?”

just about him.

he saw the familiar petulance on Sage’s face. “Alright, alright. Since you miss me so, you

“Okay!”

clung to Donald. She stayed by his side as he watered the plants, did some stretches, and worked on his

to have Sage with him but knew very well that there were problems between her and Ian.

wouldn’t go the whole day without even mentioning