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.”

only fitting for lan to pay his respects to

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

Linda did not insist. She instead suggested another method. "Fine. But allow our family driver to take you. It may take

suburbs, far from the

look," the driver announced before

car door, someone covered her nose and mouth. Panicking,

her limbs. The cloth that he pressed against her face might have

together the events leading up to her abduction—the car had been rear-ended, and her captor covered her nose and mouth

so fast. Her abductors had carried out the task with precision, which suggested a significant amount of planning. Forcing