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..

and preparing to leave, she noticed Henry walking

you here to train?” she

to invite you to a nearly cafe for a

“That won’t be necessary. Please just cut

area. “Shall we go over there

She nodded. “Sure.”

gotten the wrong idea when you told her that you saw a

all, she found out who the seller was. “So… you think Layla’s been acting

find it strange. I’m sure you wouldn’t have to browse websites like eBay since you’re so well–off. So how did you

10

similar pair of earrings

on eBay because I feel like it’s a waste to throw them away,”

didn’t press further. Instead, he asked, “Ms. Joyner, do you not want me to be with Layla?”