Chapter 27

Sage shot Michael a smile. “I’ve just registered for a kickboxing class.”

Delight fleeted across Michael’s expression. “What a coincidence! I’m a trainer who specializes in kickboxing!”

It really was a coincidence.

Sage thought the next time she’d meet Michael would be at a business meeting where they’d negotiate about the collaboration. She didn’t expect to see him so

soon.

“I guess I’ll be seeing more of you in the future,” Sage said smilingly. “Have fun working. I’ll be leaving now.”

“Wait, miss!” Michael called out.

“What is it?” Sage asked.

Michael offered shyly, “I don’t know how to repay you for the kindness you’ve shown me back then. Why don’t I treat you to a cup of joe?”

Sage just smiled while shaking her head. “Perhaps next time. I don’t want to take up your time since you’re working at the moment.”

“It’s fine. Actually, I’m about to get off work,” Michael said hurriedly.

He had a youthful face, to begin with. The sight of him looking so anxious made. him seem like an inexperienced and gullible teenager.

Sage could finally understand how older women felt when they laid their eyes on vulnerable young men like Michael. She could practically feel her heart go out to

him.

Her lips curled into a small smile. “In that case, I’ll take you up on your offer.”

“Okay! Just give me a moment, yeah? I’ll be back as soon as I change my clothes!”

acted very quickly. He had already exited the sports complex by the

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in,” she said.

got into the car

jokingly, “I’m not that good at driving, so you’d better be prepared for what’s about to happen.”

responded seriously, his

some reason, she felt responsible for his safety. This elicited a light giggle

going?” she asked.

to

before replying, “Let’s go to a coffee shop.”

studying at her

with Ian.

an hour lining up just to buy a hot latte which happened to be the most popular drink at a well–known coffee shop in the university town. When she handed it to

milk is super fresh. I assure you that it’ll taste great. Just try it out, alright?”

rush to use

walked out, she noticed an extra latte nestling inside a trash can when she

for a moment. Then, she thought she shouldn’t like the things

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been dropped on the head as a baby. Why else would she act like a total idiot in the past?

one who didn’t appreciate her efforts of going to great lengths just to buy him a latte. In

into consideration. I have a few part–time jobs, so I can always treat you to a nice cup of coffee or even a glass of martini at the bar,” Michael

looking down on you. I’m really craving a latte right

the back of his head bashfully. “I

latte.”

whole time. Business at the coffee shop was booming, that was for sure. The customers visiting the

would you like to

remind him. “Just call me Madam Joyner from now

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