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.

to think of something. “Remember the perfume

me when I was

ingredients needed for that

himself on the head. “That doesn’t change the fact that my darling Sage is a capable woman. Don’t you think so,

more out of his respect

agreement.

at the proud look on Donald’s face. He was deliberately praising her to make Ian realize

her flaws. No

dinner. Soon, the sky had gone completely dark. Donald said cheerily, “Well, it’s getting late, so I won’t keep you. You

for a few days and spend more time with you!” Sage

accompany him as much as she could: One

on the forehead. “Oh, you. Ian came all the way here to pick you up, didn’t he? Why are you sticking around here

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

it, Grandpa.” Ian

car, Donald held her hand and said lovingly, “Sage, stop fighting with Ian,

let problems

Sage curled up in her

that she and

that he could help

between them.

age, he was still concerned about her. Earlier, to stop Donald from worrying, Sage had kept

“You either run to your grandfather’s or my grandmother’s when you make mistakes. When will you stop causing