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!”

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

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she said.

the car while looking at

driving, so you’d better be prepared for

I trust you,” Michael responded seriously, his clear eyes boring into

she felt responsible for his safety.

we going?” she

like to

a moment before replying, “Let’s go to

still studying at

with Ian.

a well–known coffee shop in the university town. When she handed it to Ian, he claimed

is super fresh. I assure you that it’ll taste great. Just try

in a rush to use the elevator, so he accepted the latte

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

she thought she shouldn’t like the things that Ian clearly disliked.

Sage no longer drank lattes.

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that she must have been dropped on the head as a baby.

to buy him a latte. In that case, why

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

down on you. I’m really

head bashfully. “I know a

latte.”

to 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 establishment were mostly

to drink,

him. “Just call me

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