A Farewell After Being Reborn

Chapter 166

“Did Mr. Holcomb give you a hard time when he picked you up last night?” Michael asked.

Sage felt a little embarrassed when she remembered how Ian had swept her away in public. ” No, he didn’t.”

“That’s good to hear.” He fell silent after saying that.

She assumed that he was just nervous about the upcoming preliminaries, so she smiled and offered him a few words of encouragement.

However, Michael replied solemnly, “Ms. Joyner, I might not be able to help you out right now, but please know that I will support you in whatever you do.”

Sage felt warm when she realized that Michael was concerned about her. “Don’t worry. I’ll manage just fine. Please just focus on your competition.”

Sage made her way to the sports complex after hanging up. There, she practiced kickboxing and the self–defense moves that Michael had taught her. Her punches had become more powerful. Even her coach noticed her rapid progress.

Sage had been eating and sleeping well, and she could feel that her physique had improved. However, her weight hadn’t changed much. She told herself that this didn’t matter, so long as she felt good..

her hair and preparing to leave, she noticed Henry

to train?” she asked.

to invite you to a nearly cafe for a

smiled. “That won’t be necessary. Please just

to the lounge area. “Shall we go

She nodded. “Sure.”

you told her that you

“So… you think Layla’s been acting this way because I brought it up?” Sage asked.

“I’m not blaming you, Ms. Joyner. But I do find it strange. I’m sure you wouldn’t have

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I sell them on eBay because I feel like it’s a waste to throw them away,” she explained. “I’m sure there’s nothing wrong with me selling off

he asked, “Ms. Joyner, do you not want me to