A Farewell After Being Reborn

Chapter 14

“I heard Ian was injured, so I dropped by to see how he was doing. But don’t get the wrong idea about this, Sage!” Ivy hurriedly explained as she thought of something. “I needed Ian to sign a document, so I went to his office.

“I only learned from Mr. Zane about Ian being injured. Ian isn’t the one who told me about it!”

Sage smirked. Had she said anything about getting the wrong idea? Why was Ivy in such a hurry to explain herself?

She said, “I have a little suggestion for you, Ms. Shekdotter–if you don’t want others to get the wrong idea, don’t do things that could cause misunderstandings.

“For instance, if you know a man is married, don’t drop by his house alone when his wife hasn’t invited you over. And even if you do drop by alone, you should act like a proper guest. Make sure to maintain a proper distance when sitting with someone else’s husband.”

Ivy’s face turned red at Sage’s words. She hurriedly scooted to the side of the couch. “Sage, I-”

“Don’t address me with such familiarity.” Sage interrupted her. “We don’t know each other well enough for you to call me by my first name. If you don’t want to address me as Mrs. Holcomb, please stick to using Ms. Joyner.

“Don’t take things too far, Sage,” Ian warned.

Oh, dear. Was he protecting her already?

Sage laughed. “What did I say to make you think I was taking anything too far?”

“Ian, Sage–no, Mrs. Holcomb–is right. I was the one who wasn’t paying

attention to my actions.” Despite feeling embarrassed and awkward, Ivy didn’t forget to gently appease Ian.

She got up to leave. “Don’t be upset, Mrs. Holcomb. I’ll get going now.”

“No, it’s fine.” Sage stopped her. “I’m the one who should go.”

Ian said.

though. She grabbed her bag and left. She was

hail a cab.

an hour to get there. When she arrived and saw

up as she

you crying?” Donald threw the watering can aside and

to her.

was overwhelmed by longing and regret. She couldn’t say a word as she threw herself into

again.

a father. She and her mother had lived with Donald since she was born.

would do anything to make her wishes come true. But in her previous life, she’d made. Donald worry about

Sage? Did Ian upset you?” Donald

for her.

been proud. She didn’t cry easily. She

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grievance in the world.

as she shook her head. ” No. I just missed you

and amused. “You can come home whenever you miss me, right? Why

him. I

he saw the familiar petulance on Sage’s face. “Alright, alright. Since you miss

“Okay!”

the day, Sage clung to Donald. She stayed by his side as