A Farewell After Being Reborn

Chapter 125

Sage immediately declined his call when she thought of what had happened in his office. during the day.

Meanwhile, Michael’s ears turned red when he heard her question. “I didn’t mean anything by that, Ms. Joyner. I just think it’s beneficial for girls to learn some self–defense, just in case they run into trouble.”

Sage chuckled when she noticed his reaction. “Relax! I was just joking with you.”

His ears were still red as he asked, “Did I cause you a lot of trouble, Ms. Joyner?”

“Nope,” she responded honestly. “I was mostly concerned that you would see me through rose -tinted glasses and fall for me after I helped you last time.”

“Don’t worry, Ms. Joyner. I know where I stand. I wouldn’t dare have such thoughts,” he said somberly.

“Nonsense. That’s not what I meant,” she said solemnly. “Listen here, your current situation is just temporary. You’re going to make it big someday and gain the support and love of a lot of people. Besides, why would you ever have those thoughts about me? I’m older than you, and I’m married, so I’m not your type. You deserve better, Michael.”

and embarrassed. He looked at Sage

doing what you’re good at,” she encouraged. “You’ve got this!”

taxi when she noticed a text message from Henry. “Sage, are you free? I have a few questions about Layla that I would like to

when she was in the shower. Mulling it over, she responded. “I was working out and had left my phone in the locker.

just moments after she replied.

when she answered the

I upset her yesterday, so she

upset her?”

explained that he went to the botanical garden yesterday with Layla and a few of her classmates. He had invited two of his friends to

disrespectful, to which

we hardly get to. But she was ready to bail as soon as she answered that call, and I just… freaked out,”

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