Chapter 40

“Good evening, Grandma and everyone,” Ian greeted gracefully.

“Ian, you’re truly dutiful. You always come to accompany your grandmother, unlike those ungrateful brats in our family who always say they’re busy as an excuse not to show up!”

“No kidding! Can anyone be busier than Ian? He runs such a huge corporation. and still manages to make time. I think our grandchildren simply find us

bothersome!”

“Alas, lan never disappoints. He is both capable and respectful. Mrs. Holcomb

Senior is blessed!”

As he listened to the aunts‘ praises, Ian wore a subtle smile. Glancing at Sage, he calmly said, “You all are too kind. I don’t have much time to be with Grandma regularly. It’s my Sage who spends more time with her.”

Hearing “my Sage” coming from Ian’s mouth made Sage think she was hearing things. Even during social niceties, he had never addressed her like that before!

Sage stared at Ian while trying to read his face. However, his expression. remained impassive, like nothing happened.

expressions. She turned to Ian and said,

dutiful child as well! And she’s beautiful. She’s a perfect match

shower Sage with compliments. In the midst of the flattering, several other of Ian’s relatives approached him for a talk.

turned to Sage and said, “You stay with Grandma for a while; I’ll join you

along by offering

growing closer!” one of the aunts from Sage’s family remarked.

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Grandma, what do

at that. “No rush. Sage is still young. When she wants

that old–fashioned that I would

more light–hearted conversations, Linda expressed her desire to take a stroll in the garden, and Sage

helping Linda up, Sage walked with

many days since you contacted me. Do you not want your grandma anymore?” Linda scolded playfully.

are you saying?” Sage pouted. “I’ve said it before; even

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