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!"

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

the piece of paper, but to her surprise,

were obviously experienced. As soon as they sensed something was wrong, they grabbed the paper

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

go home,"

shook her head, saying, "Wait, my legs are weak. I need to rest for

down in front of her. Sage couldn't believe what he said

get on!" lan

his back. lan held her legs and hoisted her up,

when she was a child. His broad shoulders and warm back gave

Ian's back, she found that his back was similarly broad, warm, and reassuring.

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