A Farewell After Being Reborn

Shane, perhaps distracted by some fun thoughts, readily agreed to Sage's plan and promised to carry it out smoothly.

After hanging up, Sage laid on the king bed in her hotel room with a lingering fear for what happened earlier that night. She felt thankful that Donald wasn't hurt, otherwise she'd blame herself for it.

After lying around for a bit, she heard a text notification on her phone. Terry had texted her. "Unblock my number."

She could tell from the tone that lan had composed the text. After hanging up on lan the other night, she had blocked his contact on her phone.

To hell with his request! His text irked her. If only he agreed to the divorce, Ivy wouldn't have repeatedly stirred trouble for her.

lan called her hotel room number after she refused to reply to his text. Annoyed, she unplugged the landline in her room for some peace. She later thought through the list of tasks to do next before taking a shower and going to sleep.

groggily heard the door

had indeed shown up in front of her, donning the same suit he wore in the video call with Donald. He carried a small briefcase, looking as if he had hastily made his

in shock. Why did he show up at

and removed his jacket, which he placed in the closet. He moved around naturally, like a husband who had returned

staff let you in?"

question calmly, “We're a married couple. All I needed to do was to show the front desk our marriage certificate and register myself as a guest.

certificate to call dibs on him. Never had she thought that lan would

what brings you here?" She

hand. The scabs were healing well, and the skin over her wound had regenerated. However, it looked a little red and swollen after she forcefully picked up

didn't you tell me about the accident?" he questioned with unreadable emotions. There seemed to be a hint of concern in his low, frosty