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.

"Why? Was I really that childish back

Sage spotted the tall and slender lan approaching them from

into a light blue shirt, paired with a black tailored blazer. He seemed more energetic than before, although he was wearing

surprised. Wasn't he resting at the

and noticed lan. He asked, "That

"How

explained, "I once heard his name from Grandpa. I also had the honor

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

by to

introduced, "He's Zachary Brent, Thomas’

handshake. "Mr. Holcomb, I

led them into Thomas' room. There, Donald introduced lan to Thomas. "This is

man!" Thomas complimented lan. “Isn't Sage head over heels for him?

awkward. It appeared that everyone knew about her history of

the suddenness of the