A Farewell After Being Reborn

"It's not your fault. Go have the kitchen remake the soup and charge it to my room," lan said.

The waiter left, grateful to have been spared. Sage couldn't hide her concern for him. "Go rinse your hand with cold water."

Even though she tried to hide it, lan could still see a gleam of concern in her eyes.

He looked into her eyes and said, "Help me."

Sage didn't decline. There happened to be a mini sink in front of them. They walked over and Sage turned on the faucet.

Worried that the water pressure would be too strong, she cupped her hands under the faucet before slowly pouring it over lan's flushed hand.

The warm yellow light from the corridor cast a soft glow on her hair and delicate face. It gave her a gentle, ethereal allure.

you like?" lan

in surprise. Her

you say that I should know your preferences before I

she thought about what had happened last night. In the past, she would've gladly shared all her preferences with him if he

interest laughable. "It's alright. I appreciate the thought, but I don't need you to give me

added, "I know your uncle and aunt have been wanting to meet and

want you to interfere with my family’s business. I meant what I said. It wasn't something I said in the heat of the moment. My uncle and aunt need to realize that they can

demeanor wore his patience thin. "Well, I've offered to help. Whether you take it or not

utter a word. Instead, she wiped her hands dry and followed lan to Room One. Terry had the kitchen rush out a few hearty dishes. During lan's absence, Collin and his assistants had

up when they heard footsteps. lan met their gazes, calmly put his arm around Sage, and introduced her to the room. "This is my wife, Sage.” Then, he turned to Sage. "This is Professor Braun and