A Farewell After Being Reborn

Chapter 15

Ian, dressed in a dark suit, walked in. What was he doing there? His

expression turned slightly colder when he saw Sage. He seemed to be trying hard to keep his emotions in check.

Why did he look like that? Was he still mad over what had happened that morning?

“Grandpa,” he greeted Donald politely as Sage pondered the matter.

“You’re here, Ian. You must be hungry! Come on, join us for dinner. We were just waiting for you!” Donald said lovingly. “Here, sit beside Sage. You like fish sticks, don’t you? They’re by Sage’s side.”

At that, Sage pushed the dish to the center of the table. “Sit on the opposite side.”

“Sage, what are you doing? That’s rude.” After reprimanding Sage, Donald turned to Ian and said helplessly, “I’ve spoiled her rotten, Ian. She can be willful sometimes. I hope you’ll be more tolerant of her. Don’t bear a grudge against her. Deep down, she has a kind soul.”

Ian didn’t refute Donald. He sat down opposite Sage and said calmly, “Got

it, Grandpa.”

He’d been raised to have the best manners. Even if he didn’t like Sage, he wouldn’t lose his composure with Donald around. Of course, there were always exceptions to the rule.

In Sage’s previous life, Ian had insisted on having her admitted to a mental institution for Ivy’s sake. Donald had tried to help her, but he’d said almost rudely, “Since you failed to raise her well, I’ll do it on your behalf.” o

Sage immediately lost her appetite as she recalled the events of her previous life. She picked at her food as Donald and Ian chatted about the news and

the economy.

Sage.” Donald seemed to think of something. “Remember the perfume

was gonna mass produce it!”

only made that for fun, Grandpa. You know how rare the ingredients needed for that perfume are. How can you possibly mass

smacking himself on the head. “That doesn’t change the fact that my darling Sage is a capable woman. Don’t you

was more out of his respect

agreement.

feeling bitter and guilty at the proud look on Donald’s face. He was deliberately praising her to

Ian would only see her flaws. No amount of praise

Donald said cheerily, “Well, it’s getting late, so I won’t keep you. You

not going anywhere, Grandpa. I want to stay here for a few days and spend more time with you!”

since she’d seen Donald, so she wanted to accompany him as much as she

the forehead. “Oh, you. Ian came all the way here to pick you up, didn’t he? Why are you sticking around here

you’re busy with work, Ian, but do drop by with Sage for

it, Grandpa.” Ian

into the car, Donald held her hand and said lovingly, “Sage, stop fighting with Ian, okay? It’s

problems fester overnight.”

curled up in her seat and

that she and Ian

so that he could help smooth things out