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!”

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

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she

car while looking at ease.

good at driving, so you’d better be prepared for what’s about

Michael responded seriously, his clear eyes

she felt responsible for his safety. This elicited a light giggle from

we going?” she

you like to

before replying, “Let’s go to

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

with Ian.

most popular drink at a well–known coffee shop in the university town. When she

is super fresh. I assure you that it’ll taste great. Just try it out, alright?”

was probably in a rush to use

an extra latte nestling inside a trash can when she walked

act for a moment. Then, she thought she

Sage no longer

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Sage thought that she must have been dropped on the head as a baby. Why else would she act like a total idiot in the past?

just to buy him a latte. In that case,

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

not looking down on

bashfully. “I know

latte.”

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

to drink, miss?” Michael asked.

to remind him. “Just call me

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