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.

helping Linda up, Sage walked

been many days since you contacted me. Do you not want your

“I’ve said it before; even if I divorce Ian,

chided, “A couple should quarrel and make up in

please don’t do that again.

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“I

can see that Ian is starting to care about you. Aren’t

They had just put on a facade for

divorce until after your birthday to give us some time to

need it.

time passes, lan won’t change his views on me. I don’t want

and responded earnestly, “Sage, Ian has always been a determined person. If he truly

Chapter 41

she refused to deceive herself. “Linda, you don’t have to comfort me. I’m well aware of Ian’s

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

with the tacit understanding and emotions between him and Ivy

expression, Linda refrained from further persuasion. Clearly, Sage had experienced enough heartache and disappointment

such a resolute decision.

only hoped that Ian would quickly realize the truth and

the leisure area of the private room, a group of women discussed their

Style’s high–end clothes are good. The store sent

look for me?”

them pulled out a tablet, and everyone leaned

and

you have great taste in fashion. Could you help me decide?”

asked.

picking up the tablet. He browsed through the new arrivals on the

under 30 grand

was

wealthy as you, but I can

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said with a smile.

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