Mr. Holcomb! Ms. Shekdotter has just fainted! Please come over as soon as possible!” the person on the other end of the line said urgently.

lan’s forehead creased when he heard that. "Alright." He then put his phone away and glanced at Sage. Without a word, he changed quickly and walked straight out the door.

Sage was close by and heard everything that had been said. Of course, she knew exactly where he was going.

Her grandfather had asked her to give their marriage another chance because he could tell lan cared about her. But why the hell would she want to give another chance to a man who dropped everything for another woman just because of a damn phone call?

Meanwhile, in the hospital, Ivy clutched her bruised elbow and said apologetically, "I'm so sorry to bother you at this hour. I just wanted to stretch my legs a little, but I got dizzy and fell. I only passed out for a few minutes, but the nurse made a big deal out of it."

lan’s brows knitted. "There are nurses everywhere here. Why'd you get out of bed by yourself?"

speed up my recovery and get out of the hospital as soon as possible. I

fine without it," he responded. "I wouldn't care if

to undermine me for a while now. Even if he snags this project, it doesn't

focus on recovering. Uncle Ron's out of town, but he has called me several times to ask me

too much. Thank you, lan. I

at his wristwatch. "Unless you need anything else, I need to

on, lan," Ivy called

picked this pair of earrings out for Sage.

of diamond earrings shaped like delicate orchids. They were simple

gifts. I know you're busy and wouldn't notice these little things,

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