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.

grabbed her bag and left. She was still traumatized by the accident from

hail a cab.

she arrived and saw Donald, still healthy and sprightly, watering the plants in the garden, she couldn’t stop the tears from streaming

choked up as she said,

are you crying?” Donald threw the watering can

to her.

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

again.

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

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

Sage? Did Ian upset you?” Donald asked

for

been proud. She didn’t cry

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grievance in

were red as she shook her

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

about him. I just missed you so much, Grandpa!”

petulance on Sage’s face. “Alright, alright. Since you miss me so, you can spend the

“Okay!”

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