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

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in,” she said.

the car while looking at ease.

said jokingly, “I’m not that good at driving, so you’d

you,” Michael responded seriously, his clear

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

are we going?” she

you like to drink? It’s my treat.”

for a moment before replying, “Let’s go

always been a huge fan of lattes when she was still studying at her university. There was one

with Ian.

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 Ian, he claimed that

high–quality coffee beans, and the milk is super fresh. I assure you that it’ll taste great. Just try it out, alright?”

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

she noticed an extra latte

saddened by Ian’s heartless act for a moment. Then, she thought she shouldn’t like the things that Ian clearly disliked.

Sage no longer drank

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must have been dropped on the head as a baby. Why else would she act like a total

her efforts of going to great lengths just to buy him a latte. In

to take my financial situation 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

“I’m not looking down on you. I’m really craving

of his head bashfully. “I know a shop that

latte.”

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

to drink, miss?” Michael asked.

“Just call me Madam Joyner from now

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