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!”

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

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in,” she

the car while looking

at driving, so you’d better be prepared

Michael responded seriously, his

his safety. This elicited a light giggle from her.

we going?” she

to drink? It’s my treat.”

a moment before replying, “Let’s go

studying at her university. There was one

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 town. When she handed it to Ian, he claimed that he took his coffee black and

coffee beans, and the milk is super fresh. I assure you

rush to use

she noticed an extra latte nestling inside

Then, she

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

was the one who didn’t appreciate her efforts of going to great lengths just to buy him a latte. In that case, why did she put the blame

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 the

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

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

latte.”

the coffee shop was booming, that was for sure. The customers

you like to drink, miss?” Michael asked.

remind him. “Just call

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