A Farewell After Being Reborn

Chapter 40

“Good evening, Grandma and everyone,” Ian greeted gracefully.

“Ian, you’re truly dutiful. You always come to accompany your grandmother, unlike those ungrateful brats in our family who always say they’re busy as an excuse not to show up!”

“No kidding! Can anyone be busier than Ian? He runs such a huge corporation. and still manages to make time. I think our grandchildren simply find us

bothersome!”

“Alas, lan never disappoints. He is both capable and respectful. Mrs. Holcomb

Senior is blessed!”

As he listened to the aunts‘ praises, Ian wore a subtle smile. Glancing at Sage, he calmly said, “You all are too kind. I don’t have much time to be with Grandma regularly. It’s my Sage who spends more time with her.”

Hearing “my Sage” coming from Ian’s mouth made Sage think she was hearing things. Even during social niceties, he had never addressed her like that before!

Sage stared at Ian while trying to read his face. However, his expression. remained impassive, like nothing happened.

Meanwhile, Linda discreetly observed both of their expressions. She turned to Ian and said, “You’re a sensible boy. It’s good that you know Sage’s virtues!”

“Yes, Sage is a dutiful child as well! And she’s beautiful. She’s a perfect match for Ian!”

The women continued to shower Sage with compliments. In the midst of the flattering, several other of Ian’s relatives approached him for a talk.

Acting like a considerate husband, Ian turned to Sage and said, “You stay with Grandma for a while; I’ll join you shortly.”

Sage played along by offering a gracious smile. “Okay.”

“Sage and Ian seem to be growing closer!” one of the aunts from Sage’s family remarked. “Sage, when are you two planning to have children? Let’s expand the

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family! Grandma, what do you think?”

Linda chuckled at that. “No rush. Sage is still young. When she wants to have

children, she will naturally. I’m not that old–fashioned that I would urge for great -grandchildren!”

After a few more light–hearted conversations, Linda expressed her desire to take a stroll in the garden, and Sage volunteered to accompany her.

Sage walked with her

days since you contacted me. Do

you saying?” Sage pouted. “I’ve said it before; even if I divorce Ian, you’ll still be

up in bed. Did you eat the corn chowder I had someone send

on her lips. Grandma, please don’t do that again.

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“I

again!” Linda shook her head in frustration. “Sage, I can see that Ian is

They had just put on a facade for

serious tone, “Grandma, I know you suggested postponing the divorce until after your birthday to give

need it.

matter how much time passes, lan won’t change his views on me. I don’t want to tie

been a determined person. If he truly didn’t want to

Chapter 41

to deceive herself.

Ian still despised her, she couldn’t allow herself to harbor illusions about him any

tacit understanding and emotions between him and

saw Sage’s determined expression, Linda refrained from further persuasion. Clearly, Sage had experienced enough

make such a

would quickly realize the truth and mend Sage’s heart.

area of the private room, a

he mentioned that Gentlemen’s Style’s high–end clothes are good. The store sent me a link with several styles;

look for

pulled out a tablet, and everyone leaned in

by and glanced at the screen.

in fashion. Could you help

asked.

he surprised them by picking up the tablet. He browsed through the new arrivals on the

under 30 grand and chose

dollars. It was a rather casual black

I may not be as wealthy as you, but I can afford more than

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said with a

homepage. He pointed at a custom–made suit worth a million dollars. “This one looks good to me.”