Chapter 43

Besides, Ian had removed his suit jacket, and a few buttons on his shirt were

undone. With his sleeves rolled up, his fair skin and well–defined arm muscles

were exposed.

Sage promptly stopped herself from staring. She couldn’t afford to be infatuated with his attractiveness again.

Shooting him a cold look, she grumbled, “What are you standing here for? You gave me a fright!”

Ian wasn’t angry. Instead, his tone was gentle as he replied, “Weren’t you seeing Grandma off? Why did you come here? I’ve looked everywhere for you…”

Based on his words and expression, Sage confirmed that Ian had had a bit too

much to drink.

His usual image was one of swift decisiveness, even in situations like this where he seemed a bit slow in reacting. Moreover, he wouldn’t normally say something as silly as having looked for her everywhere.

There was once in her previous life that Ian had gotten drunk as well. However, he had only slept it off upon getting home instead of making such a fuss.

At the thought of this, Sage eased up a bit. But just to be sure, she called Terry to help arrange for someone to pick them up.

Mrs. Holcomb,” Terry responded before

me why you’re here.” Ian

answer.

warned Sage about how scary people could become when drunk. So, she didn’t argue with Ian in that state and

a walk.”

gaze was

expression was serious.

she recorded Ian’s silly

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extort a

and pulled her into an embrace.” Why aren’t you talking?”

demanded as she tried to break free.

tighter. He felt displeased. “You’re being rude. How come you’re not calling me ‘Tany‘

stunned, then found it somewhat

temper. “Tan, do you think it’s fun to act

pushed him away and added, “Or do you feel uneasy because I haven’t

that all the time. In fact, he would frown so deeply as

her to call him that now?

few steps as Sage pushed him.

was still a

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