A Farewell After Being Reborn

"Uncle Ron really liked the wine I gifted him last time. I'll have someone deliver a few more bottles to him."

“lan—"

"Rest well. I'll be going now." He then got to his feet and left the ward.

Sage woke up the next day feeling refreshed. She was so tired from practicing self-defense with Michael the day before. After a refreshing and soothing bath, she climbed into bed and drifted off into a deep slumber.

Sage stretched her arms and yawned. She was about to reach for her phone to catch up when she found a deep red brocade box on the nightstand. Intrigued, she opened it and found a pair of delicate diamond earrings nestled inside.

The earrings were simple yet elegant, with just the right amount of sparkle. It was perfect for everyday wear without being too ostentatious.

She had never bought such earrings before. Plus, it was placed on her nightstand, so it was clear that it was meant for her. Did lan leave them here? Had he returned last night?

soundly that she hadn't noticed a thing. Did he leave the earrings there as a way of apologizing for seeing

when she had dropped hints on numerous occasions— birthdays, holidays, or anniversaries—he always brushed them off with excuses like he was busy, wasn't interested, or she should just pick something out herself. It seemed like he was becoming

up, and did her skincare routine. After she had

that she had seen these earrings before. Sage frowned and pondered for

wearing them in a series of photos she posted on Instagram. The caption to her post read, "I mentioned that I loved orchids when I was a child, and someone remembered it! I'm so

help but look at the pictures over and over again. Eventually, she couldn't take it anymore and sought solace from her grandmother- in-law.

believe these earrings had somehow ended up in her hands! Just then, someone opened the door. Sage turned around and noticed it was

earrings in her hand. "I came

you buy these earrings?"

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