A Farewell After Being Reborn

Was he out of his mind? He used to be so uninterested in her. He wouldn't even spare her a glance when she walked around him in lingerie. Why was he holding onto her waist and giving her that look now?

Sage was so angry that she tried to shake his hand off. However, lan seemed to have caught on and pulled her closer to him.

"What the hell are you doing?" she fumed

His expression was unreadable. "Why did you call me? I missed it because I was in a meeting.” "Don't worry. I accidentally dialed your number.”

"Were you upset that I left early at the company party last time?" he asked. There were only inches between the couple.

Sage pried his hand away. "Let go of me!"

lan didn't budge. "Answer me."

Her expression hardened when she noticed that he didn't seem willing to let go of her. "No. Could you please let me go now?"

It contrasted strongly with the smile on her face

"Do you seriously want me to

lan. It's been ages. Why are you only bringing

passed. You should still explain yourself." Calvin's advice

was just too chaotic that night. I was caught up in a whirlwind of things and didn't have time

the hot springs at Greenfield. My company's team-building event will

first time lan had ever explained himself to her. His tone and demeanor both sounded sincere. It seemed like he wanted to make it up

incident. But now, it felt pointless. This reminded her of a dress she wanted when she was eight but couldn't afford at the time. However, when she was twenty-eight and could get her hands on countless dresses, she didn't feel joy anymore.

pass,” she declined softly. "I have other

other plans do you have?" lan assumed she was just lying through her

with

invite her to come along," he