A Farewell After Being Reborn

Besides, Sage thought it would be awkward if she refused to meet Leo when he showed up at her home. She sighed, not expecting to meet her father-in-law before the divorce.

"If you're tired, it's fine. I'll just let him know you're taking a nap,” lan offered calmly.

She secretly lamented and reluctantly said, "I'll change my clothes and join you shortly.”

lan did not object. He went downstairs alone to the living room, where Leo was waiting. Leo looked like he was in his fifties. Clad in casual wear, he seemed more muscular and bulky than his son. The serious look on his face underlined his authority and hinted at an unfriendly demeanor.

Upon spotting Sage, lan approached her. "You're here."

Leo fixed his eyes on Sage as well. She flashed a polite smile and extended a hand to Leo. "Hi, Dad.”

of his tea, leaving Sage feeling embarrassed. Getting along with Donald and Linda was a breeze, but the serious

her and led her to take a seat on the couch.

possibly shove lan away in front of Leo, so she settled on the

impassively, "Have you been

old friend of his." “Did

isn't a huge event. It doesn't concern Sage,”

manners?" lan did not look ruffled

her first encounter with Leo, he had previously shown little interest in their

par with the Holcombs. Given lan's standing, he could easily find someone better. Sage did not dwell on the matter, thinking that it was normal

that dinner was ready. lan, with his hand around Sage's waist, headed toward the dining hall. Since she didn't want

shuffled toward the dining hall without a word. Dinner proceeded in silence. Fortunately, Sage had eaten some snacks before dinnertime, so she relaxed in her chair and picked at her