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!”

acted very quickly. He had already exited the sports complex by the time.

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she said.

into the car

jokingly, “I’m not that good at driving, so you’d better be prepared for what’s

you,” Michael responded seriously, his clear eyes

some reason, she felt responsible for his safety. This

going?”

like to drink? It’s my

for a moment before replying, “Let’s go to a coffee

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

with Ian.

Sage spent almost an hour lining up just to buy a hot latte which happened to be the most popular drink at a well–known coffee shop in the university

beans, and the milk is super fresh. I

use the

hands in the restroom and walked out, she noticed an extra latte nestling inside a trash can

for a moment. Then, she thought she shouldn’t

Sage no longer drank

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the head as a baby. Why else would she

who didn’t appreciate her efforts of going to great lengths just to buy him a latte.

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

on you. I’m really craving a latte right now.”

of his head bashfully. “I

latte.”

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

would you like to drink,

remind him. “Just call me Madam Joyner from now on.‘

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