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?"

in surprise.

I should know your preferences before I give you

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

now, she found his interest laughable. "It's alright. I appreciate

indifference and disdain. However, he maintained his composure and added, "I know your uncle and aunt have been wanting to meet and dine with the CEO of

lowered her gaze and continued to pour water over his hand. "I wasn't joking when I told you that I don't 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

take it or not is up to you.” He then turned

followed lan to Room One. Terry had the kitchen rush

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 his