A Farewell After Being Reborn

"Huh?" Sage was taken aback as Thomas seemed perfectly well when she and Donald bid him goodbye yesterday. His voice had been full of energy, but he was gone now.

"The doctor said it was terminal lucidity," croaked Donald.

Sage understood that losing a lifelong friend must have been crushing for Donald. She was also disheartened to learn that Thomas, who had spoken highly of her just the day before, was suddenly no longer alive. After consoling Donald, she went up to Linda. "Grandma, I'm sorry but I can't stay the night. My grandfather is grieving the loss of his friend, and I need to be there for him."

Linda replied, "Silly child. There's nothing to apologize for. It's only natural to want to comfort your grandfather in his time of need. I'll have lan send you back.” Then, Linda attempted to make one of the maids get lan.

Sage stopped her. "Grandma, that won't be necessary. Let lan keep on with his work. I'll hail a cab.”

lan to pay his respects

distance to Donald's home, lan's workload, and the presence of Leo, Sage didn't want to inconvenience anyone. She insisted, "Grandma, it's easier to hail a cab than make lan make a

did not insist. She instead suggested another method. "Fine. But allow our family driver

as the car ventured into the tranquil suburbs, far from the city's hustle and bustle. Sage, who was getting some shut-eye, was jolted awake

been rear-ended. I'll take a look," the driver announced before

door, someone covered her nose and mouth. Panicking, she attempted to break free,

but he also grabbed her limbs. The cloth that he pressed against her

up. Her mind raced to piece together the events leading up to her abduction—the car had been rear-ended, and her captor

out the task with precision, which suggested