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!”

exited the sports complex by the time. Sage reversed her

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she said.

the car while looking at

good at driving, so

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

his safety. This elicited a light

we going?” she asked.

like to drink? It’s my

replying,

she was still studying at her university. There was one time when she wanted to

with Ian.

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 town. When she handed it to Ian, he claimed that he took his coffee black and that he would never

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

Ian was probably in a rush to use the

an

moment. Then, she thought

no longer drank lattes.

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on the head as a baby. Why

the one who didn’t appreciate her efforts of going to great lengths just to buy

part–time jobs, so I can always treat you to a nice cup of coffee or even a glass of martini at

just giggled in response. “I’m not looking down on you.

back of his head bashfully. “I know a shop that makes

latte.”

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

to drink, miss?” Michael asked.

remind him. “Just call me Madam Joyner from

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