A Farewell After Being Reborn

Chapter 170

Was he out of his mind? He used to be so uninterested in her. He wouldn’t even spare her a glance when she walked around him in lingerie. Why was he holding onto her waist and giving her that look now?

Sage was so angry that she tried to shake his hand off. However, Ian seemed to have caught on and pulled her closer to him.

“What the hell are you doing?” she fumed.

His expression was unreadable. “Why did you call me? I missed it because I was in a meeting.”

“Don’t worry. I accidentally dialed your number.”

“Were you upset that I left early at the company party last time?” he asked. There were only inches between the couple.

Sage pried his hand away. “Let go of me!”

Ian didn’t budge. “Answer me.”

Her expression hardened when she noticed that he didn’t seem willing to let go of her. “No. Could you please let me go now?”

with the

seriously want me to believe you’re not upset? It’s clear

you?” Sage sneered. “This is ridiculous, Ian.

doesn’t matter how much time has passed. You should still explain yourself.” Calvin’s advice echoed in

thin lips and said lowly, “It was just too chaotic that night. I was caught up in

hot springs at Greenfield. My company’s team–building event

was the first time Ian had ever explained himself to her. His tone and demeanor both sounded sincere.

he had said this the day after the incident. But now,

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her of a dress she wanted when she was eight but couldn’t afford at the time. However, when she was twenty–eight and could get her hands on countless dresses, she didn’t feel joy anymore. In short,

pass,” she declined softly. “I have other plans on Saturday.”

you have?” Ian assumed she was just

meeting up with Tiana,”

her to come along,”

not into