A Farewell After Being Reborn

After informing the front desk staff, Sage finally went to sleep in relief. The next morning, Donald knocked on Sage's door for breakfast.

She scrambled up from the bed and replied, "Grandpa, I'll be there right away!" She quickly washed up, put on a jacket, and answered the door with a bare face.

Donald and Dexter were waiting for her. Donald had the habit of waking up early, and he wanted Sage to sleep in while he and Dexter went for breakfast, but she insisted on tagging along.

The buffet restaurant was located on the first floor at the side of the main lobby. Since it was only 7:00 a.m., not many hotel guests were present.

Holding onto Donald's arm, Sage chatted and laughed with him. Suddenly, Donald pointed in front of him. "Is that lan?"

Her gaze followed. She found lan sleeping on the long couch for guests in the main lobby. He remained dressed in the shirt and pants from last night.

Slumped on the couch, he did not have anything to keep him warm except for the jacket he was wearing. Despite looking disheveled, he exuded the air of a prince.

him crashing on the main lobby couch. She thought he'd check into another hotel

lan be here? You must have mistaken someone else for him. Let's go for breakfast." Then,

I'm senile? How could I not recognize

pouted and told Dexter to head to the restaurant first. Then, she went up to lan with Donald. Donald questioned, “lan, when did you arrive in Colville, and why did you sleep in the

eyes upon hearing the question. He obviously had not

midnight. I rested in the lobby because the rooms were fully booked." His voice, usually clear, was

any rest in the lobby? Why didn't you go to Sage's room?" Donald

late in the night." She silently scoffed. lan was sensible enough not to

two. He remarked, "You shouldn't sleep in the lobby just because you didn't want to disturb her. Sage, bring him to your room to get some

me." lan accepted the card, picked up his briefcase from the

granddaughter, “Sage, you must have kicked him out after he went to you at midnight. Is that