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 of the parking

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in,” she said.

the car while looking

good at driving, so you’d

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

she felt responsible for his safety. This elicited a

we going?”

would you like to drink? It’s

moment before replying, “Let’s

at her university. There was one time when she wanted to share her favorite beverage

with Ian.

happened to be the most popular drink at a well–known coffee shop in the university town.

the coffee powder is made of high–quality coffee beans, and the milk is super fresh. I

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

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

was saddened by Ian’s heartless act for a moment. Then, she thought she shouldn’t like

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have 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

I can always treat you

in response. “I’m not looking down on you. I’m really craving a latte right

the back of his head bashfully. “I know a

latte.”

with Michael navigating her the whole time. Business at the coffee

you like to

him. “Just call me Madam Joyner

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