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!”

complex by the time. Sage reversed her car out of the parking slot.

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in,” she said.

got into the car while looking at

so you’d better be prepared for what’s about

Michael responded seriously, his clear eyes

reason, she felt responsible for his safety. This elicited

going?”

to drink? It’s my

a moment before replying, “Let’s go to

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

with Ian.

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

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

to use

an extra latte nestling

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

then, Sage no longer

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

didn’t appreciate her efforts of going to great lengths just to buy him a latte. In that case, why

you don’t have 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

on you. I’m really craving a latte

“I know a shop that

latte.”

Michael navigating her the whole time. Business at the coffee shop was booming, that

like to drink, miss?”

to remind him. “Just call

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