A Farewell After Being Reborn

Thomas was reluctant to bid goodbye to Donald and Sage after learning that were leaving Colville in the afternoon. After a short chat, Sage and Zachary left the room to offer some privacy to the two old friends.

Zachary said apologetically, “I was too busy to bring you and Donald around Colville over the past few days."

Sage replied with a smile, "It's alright. We'll visit again and have more fun when Thomas gets better.”

Zachary nodded. "Of course." Despite that, both of them were acutely aware that Thomas would never recover.

“Life is unpredictable. I regret going abroad instead of spending two more years with Grandpa at home," he lamented.

In Sage's past life, she did not accompany Donald to Colville. Hence, she was in the dark about Thomas" health condition.

She comforted Zachary, "Don't be too hard on yourself. You couldn't foresee Thomas falling sick.”

"Sage, you've grown up. You are more sensible and mature now. Look, you're even consoling me," he teased.

poked fun at him, "Why? Was I really that childish back

lan approaching them from the other end of the corridor with a fruit basket

black tailored blazer. He seemed more energetic than before, although he was wearing

surprised. Wasn't he resting at the hotel?

followed her gaze and noticed lan. He asked, "That must be

sounded surprised. "How did

from Grandpa. I also had the honor of reading a business

was speaking, lan had gone up to them. Sage turned to him and questioned, "Why

Grandpa. He said you were at the hospital, so I dropped by to visit his friend Thomas as well." Turning to Zachary,

Zachary

handshake. "Mr. Holcomb, I

them into Thomas' room. There, Donald introduced lan to Thomas.

a fine young man!" Thomas complimented lan. “Isn't Sage head over heels for him? She's

appeared that everyone knew about her history of pursuing

of the statement.