A Farewell After Being Reborn

It was a text from Priscilla. According to her, Benjamin had been released from the police station, and he even went to her home.

She wrote, "For some reason, his winery is under investigation. The girl from the orphanage changed her statement and claimed she didn't have voluntary sexual relations with him. Benjamin's like a crazy beast who'd attack at any time, so I chased him away.

"Sage, I warned him not to try anything funny, but you still need to look out for him because he's got nothing to lose now. Get Mr. Holcomb to accompany you if you're going out.”

Priscilla thought that Sage's relationship with lan had improved, as lan had previously shown up to scare Benjamin away and sent the latter to the police.

Sage did not correct Priscilla. She merely assured Priscilla that she was not in town and would not run into Benjamin.

Priscilla replied, "I'm relieved to hear that. The police are starting an investigation to collect evidence. If the orphanage girl is telling the truth, Benjamin will be back in detention in the next few days. He'd be thrown behind bars for at least two years.”

The next day, Sage went with Donald to visit his old friend at the hospital. She had met Thomas Brent before, as Thomas visited the Joyners a few times. She was quite familiar with the old man.

healthy and vivacious Thomas lying in the bed in pain. His hair

her past

don't have to cry," teased

away her tears when she realized that Thomas was

looked energetic that day. He joined in the teasing. "Well, I

well soon! We'll visit you often. Grandpa and I will drop

fervently. Then, he lamented, "How time flies! The last time I met Sage, she was still in college. Now,

inquired, "How about Zack? Is he in

seemed troubled at the mention of his grandson. "Oh, Zack went abroad last year. He has been busy running a new company with his friends. He's too occupied with work

he handed over

is such a good kid," praised

due to an accident, leaving Thomas with only his grandson, Zachary. Sage had met Zachary a long time ago,

a lot to talk about as they hadn't met in a long time. Seeing the two men chatting away, Sage made an excuse and left the