Sage immediately declined his call when she thought of what had happened in his office during the day.

Meanwhile, Michael's ears turned red when he heard her question. "I didn't mean anything by that, Ms. Joyner. I just think it's beneficial for girls to learn some self-defense, just in case they run into trouble.”

Sage chuckled when she noticed his reaction. "Relax! I was just joking with you."

His ears were still red as he asked, "Did I cause you a lot of trouble, Ms. Joyner?"

"Nope," she responded honestly. "I was mostly concerned that you would see me through rose- tinted glasses and fall for me after I helped you last time."

"Don't worry, Ms. Joyner. I know where I stand. I wouldn't dare have such thoughts," he said somberly.

"Nonsense. That's not what I meant,” she said solemnly. "Listen here, your current situation is just temporary. You're going to make it big someday and gain the support and love of a lot of people. Besides, why would you ever have those thoughts about me? I'm older than you, and I'm married, so I'm not your type. You deserve better, Michael.”

feel less nervous and embarrassed. He looked

Just keep doing what you're good at," she encouraged. "You've got

Henry. "Sage, are you free? I have

sent half an hour ago when she was in the shower. Mulling it over, she responded. "I was working out and had left

called just moments after

said when she answered the

give Layla as an apology gift? I upset her yesterday, so she won't even pick up

do to

of her classmates. He had invited two of his friends to join him,

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