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!”

by the time. Sage reversed her car out

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in,” she

car while

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

I trust you,” Michael responded seriously, his

she felt responsible for his safety. This

we going?” she

like to drink?

moment before replying,

fan of lattes when she was still studying at her university. There was one time when she wanted to share

with Ian.

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

the milk is super fresh. I assure you that

rush to use the

her hands in the restroom and walked out, she noticed an extra latte nestling

moment. Then, she thought she shouldn’t

then, Sage no longer

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a baby. Why else would

efforts of going to great lengths just to buy

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 of martini at

response. “I’m not looking down on you. I’m

“I know a shop that makes a great

latte.”

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

would you like to drink, miss?” Michael asked.

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

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