A Farewell After Being Reborn

Calvin clicked his tongue. "lan, you can't just bury yourself in work all day. You need to make some time for Mrs. Holcomb!"

"If you have something to say, spit it out. I don't have all day.” lan's patience was wearing thin.

"Why are you so grumpy?" Calvin took a sip of his drink and continued, "We're chilling at the bar, lan. Why don't you swing by for a drink and loosen up a little?"

“No thanks. I'm busy."

Calvin wasn't surprised by lan's refusal. "Are you sure? I have a surprise for you. I'm sure you'll love it."

"Quit messing around!" lan then hung up on him.

Calvin was in no rush at all. He sent lan the photo of Sage that he had just taken. Sure enough, his phone rang almost immediately after he hit send. He silenced his phone when he noticed lan's name flashing on the screen.

hanging up on me!" he mused. Calvin decided to

his booth, shooed away the person sitting by the railing, and sat down. He looked down at Sage, who was wearing a simple T-shirt and jeans and all smiles as she drank with her friend. The woman was laughing so hard

was never one to frequent places like bars. She always carried herself with meticulous elegance. But she seemed

woman would easily attract people's attention. So, it didn't take long for men to walk over and chat them

He whipped out his phone and took a picture of the

I'll go and invite her up for you!" one of his friends volunteered when he noticed Calvin snickering and taking pictures of

missed call. He then sent lan the photo of a man flirting with Sage. Calvin was curious to

after sending the phone. However, he didn't receive any response from

He planned on hanging up on him as soon as he picked up, just to tease

seeing Sage being hit on? Just then, a few whistles and applause came from below, drawing his attention. He looked down, and to his surprise,

Sage onstage to perform a drum solo for everyone. Her friend cheered the