A Farewell After Being Reborn

Chapter 15

Ian, dressed in a dark suit, walked in. What was he doing there? His

expression turned slightly colder when he saw Sage. He seemed to be trying hard to keep his emotions in check.

Why did he look like that? Was he still mad over what had happened that morning?

“Grandpa,” he greeted Donald politely as Sage pondered the matter.

“You’re here, Ian. You must be hungry! Come on, join us for dinner. We were just waiting for you!” Donald said lovingly. “Here, sit beside Sage. You like fish sticks, don’t you? They’re by Sage’s side.”

At that, Sage pushed the dish to the center of the table. “Sit on the opposite side.”

“Sage, what are you doing? That’s rude.” After reprimanding Sage, Donald turned to Ian and said helplessly, “I’ve spoiled her rotten, Ian. She can be willful sometimes. I hope you’ll be more tolerant of her. Don’t bear a grudge against her. Deep down, she has a kind soul.”

Ian didn’t refute Donald. He sat down opposite Sage and said calmly, “Got

it, Grandpa.”

He’d been raised to have the best manners. Even if he didn’t like Sage, he wouldn’t lose his composure with Donald around. Of course, there were always exceptions to the rule.

In Sage’s previous life, Ian had insisted on having her admitted to a mental institution for Ivy’s sake. Donald had tried to help her, but he’d said almost rudely, “Since you failed to raise her well, I’ll do it on your behalf.” o

Sage immediately lost her appetite as she recalled the events of her previous life. She picked at her food as Donald and Ian chatted about the news and

the economy.

something. “Remember the perfume sample that you made

was gonna mass produce it!”

You know how rare the ingredients needed for that perfume are. How

“That doesn’t change the fact that my darling Sage is a capable

was more out of his respect for an elder

agreement.

deliberately praising her to make Ian realize how many strengths she had. Hopefully, it would

was too bad that Ian would only see her flaws. No amount of praise or compliments would

Donald said cheerily, “Well, it’s getting late, so I won’t keep you. You guys should head home and

stay here for a

so she wanted to accompany him as much as

on the forehead. “Oh, you. Ian came all the way here to pick you

Ian. “I know you’re busy with work, Ian, but do drop by with Sage for a meal when you have the

it, Grandpa.” Ian

held her hand and said lovingly, “Sage, stop fighting with Ian, okay? It’s always

problems

up in

hadn’t believed that she

invited Ian over so that he could help smooth things out

between them.

about her. Earlier, to stop Donald from worrying, Sage

run to your grandfather’s or my grandmother’s when you make mistakes. When will you stop causing trouble,