Chapter 27

Sage shot Michael a smile. “I’ve just registered for a kickboxing class.”

Delight fleeted across Michael’s expression. “What a coincidence! I’m a trainer who specializes in kickboxing!”

It really was a coincidence.

Sage thought the next time she’d meet Michael would be at a business meeting where they’d negotiate about the collaboration. She didn’t expect to see him so

soon.

“I guess I’ll be seeing more of you in the future,” Sage said smilingly. “Have fun working. I’ll be leaving now.”

“Wait, miss!” Michael called out.

“What is it?” Sage asked.

Michael offered shyly, “I don’t know how to repay you for the kindness you’ve shown me back then. Why don’t I treat you to a cup of joe?”

Sage just smiled while shaking her head. “Perhaps next time. I don’t want to take up your time since you’re working at the moment.”

“It’s fine. Actually, I’m about to get off work,” Michael said hurriedly.

He had a youthful face, to begin with. The sight of him looking so anxious made. him seem like an inexperienced and gullible teenager.

Sage could finally understand how older women felt when they laid their eyes on vulnerable young men like Michael. She could practically feel her heart go out to

him.

Her lips curled into a small smile. “In that case, I’ll take you up on your offer.”

“Okay! Just give me a moment, yeah? I’ll be back as soon as I change my clothes!”

Michael acted very quickly. He had already exited the sports complex by the time. Sage reversed her car out of the parking slot.

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in,” she

the car while looking at

said jokingly, “I’m not that good at driving, so you’d better be prepared for what’s about

responded seriously, his

some reason, she felt responsible for his safety. This elicited a light

going?” she asked.

like to drink?

moment before replying, “Let’s go to

studying at her university. There was one time when she wanted to share

with Ian.

most popular drink at a well–known coffee shop in the university town. When

super fresh. I assure you that it’ll taste great. Just try

rush to use the elevator, so

the restroom and walked out, she noticed an extra latte nestling inside a

Then, she thought she shouldn’t like the

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as a

who didn’t appreciate her efforts of going to great lengths just to buy him a latte. In that case, why did she put the blame on herself?

so I can always treat you to a nice cup of coffee or even a glass of martini at the bar,” Michael quickly explained.

just giggled in response. “I’m not looking down on you.

“I know a shop that makes a

latte.”

the coffee shop was booming, that was for sure. The customers visiting the establishment

you like to drink, miss?” Michael

call me Madam Joyner from now on.‘

this year, but her experiences in her past life gave her a feeling that she was mentally in her

for Michael to call her “miss” the

old!” Michael shot that idea down on the

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