"We're both granddaughters of the Joyners, but you have it better than me in terms of food, clothing, and even living expenses. Grandpa only spoils you and not me! I'm only asking you for a small favor, but here you are dragging your feet!"

Indeed, Donald favored her more. Sage understood that this affection stemmed from his pity for her lack of paternal love. However, if she and Layla had a dispute, Donald was always rational and never blindly favored her.

Susan's influence on Layla was too significant, which led to her deeply held resentment toward Sage. Unable to clarify these matters with Layla for the time being, Sage said, "I'll send it to you in a minute.”

"You didn’t seem interested in Henry at all the last time I saw you. How come you two are getting along so well now?" Sage couldn't help but ask Layla.

"Mind your own business!" Layla yelled and hung up.

Sage was rendered speechless. After sending the screenshot to Layla, she left the sports complex. As she got into the car, she felt like someone was watching her from behind.

She glanced around but didn't see anyone suspicious. She assumed that it was just her imagination, so she brushed the thought aside and drove off.

Holcomb, Mr. Holcomb is back and upstairs working in

to bring him some ointment. Mrs. Holcomb, could you help him with this as

Holcomb asked

continue nagging if she didn't agree, Sage took the tea and ointment from her. "Okay,

walked up to the study and knocked on

clear voice rang out from

documents at a spacious desk. There was a laptop open in

tea and ointment beside him. Noticing that the person next to him wasn't Wanda, he looked up. Upon seeing her, a hint of surprise appeared in his dark eyes. "Back already?" he asked casually. It used to be her asking him this

and replied, "Wanda's busy, so she asked me to bring these up to you." "Perfect timing. Can you help me apply the ointment?" he asked, extending his right hand toward her. His once pale skin was

while wrinkling her nose. Annoyed, he let out a cold

want to dwell on that night's events, so she said nothing and

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