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!”

had already exited the sports complex by the time. Sage reversed her car out

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she said.

got into the car while

at driving, so you’d better be prepared for what’s about

Michael responded seriously, his clear eyes

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

are we going?” she asked.

to drink? It’s my treat.”

a moment before replying, “Let’s go to

studying at her university. There was one time when

with Ian.

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.

Ian was probably in a rush to use the elevator,

an extra latte nestling inside a trash can when she walked

moment. Then, she thought she shouldn’t like the things that Ian clearly

no longer drank lattes.

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as a baby. Why else would she act like a total

efforts of going to great lengths just to buy him a latte. In that case, why did she put the blame on

always treat

giggled in response. “I’m not looking down on you. I’m really

back of his head bashfully. “I know a shop that makes

latte.”

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

you like to

decided to remind him. “Just call me Madam Joyner from

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