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.

him, "Why? Was I really that childish back

chatting and joking around, Sage spotted the tall and slender lan approaching them from the other end of the corridor with a fruit

tailored blazer. He seemed more energetic

resting at the hotel? What brought

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

"How did

I also had the honor of reading a business interview featuring

up to them. Sage turned to him and questioned,

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

introduced, "He's Zachary Brent, Thomas’

"Mr. Holcomb, I appreciate

Zachary led them into Thomas' room. There,

head over heels for him? She's fortunate

felt awkward. It appeared that everyone knew about

despite the suddenness of the statement. “I'm fortunate to have married