A Farewell After Being Reborn

Sage didn't dare to sign anything recklessly. So as she took the paper to make the two men lower their guard, she reached into her pocket to grab her phone to call the police.

But just as her fingers touched her phone, a hand suddenly reached out from behind and forcefully pulled her back.

"Ah!" Sage screamed in fright, swinging her fists and kicking with her legs blindly in an attempt to fight back

"Hey! It's me!” When Sage heard Ian's voice, she stopped struggling.

She looked up and saw lan's face. However, because of how dim the streetlamps were, Sage couldn't make out his expression clearly.

"How did you get here? Where are they?" Sage asked, her heart still racing.

lan’s voice was grave. "They ran away. Why did you come to such a sketchy place for your walk?" Having calmed down, Sage felt her legs go weak. She sat down on a nearby rock. "I just happened to be passing by! Who knew I would encounter them? Call the police, quickly!"

phone, but lan said coldly, "No need. The police won't find any evidence here. I'll

raised the piece of paper, but

her thoughts and explained kindly, "They were obviously experienced. As soon as they sensed something was wrong, they grabbed the paper and ran. They wouldn't leave any evidence for you to use

how to call the police that she hadn't noticed the paper being snatched away, nor had

home," lan

"Wait, my legs are weak. I need to rest for a little while

her a strange look and crouched down in front of her. Sage couldn't believe

get

before obediently lying on his back. lan held her legs and

recalled being carried by her grandfather in the same way when she was a child. His broad shoulders and warm back gave her a sense of comforting

back, she found that his back was similarly broad, warm, and reassuring. She could