A Farewell After Being Reborn

"Sage, your Uncle Owen said he was able to seal the deal this time because lan helped him out. It looks like lan really cares about you," Donald said with a smile.

"Grandpa, I know you want to ease the tension between lan and me, but it's really not necessary," Sage said solemnly. "You were right about what you said last time. I'm very stubborn about the people and things I care about, and I don't give up easily. But once I've made up my mind, I rarely change it.

"Indeed, I can't just flip a switch and erase all my feelings for lan overnight, but I've thought things through. I used to be so selfish. I wanted to hold on to the things I wanted. But I've realized that I'll only hurt myself by holding onto them too tightly. So, I'll set both lan and myself free."

His granddaughter's somber expression tugged at his heartstrings. "It looks like my Sage is all grown up now."

Growing up was a good thing. It meant that she was more mature and level-headed in dealing with problems. But as her grandfather who doted on her, he secretly wished for her to never grow up and always be carefree like a child.

divorced after Grandma's birthday," Sage told him,

her. “I won't

weight lift off her shoulders.

from Linda after having dinner at her grandfather's place. "Sage, didn't I ask lan to tell you we were having dinner together? Why

been what lan intended to tell her when he

“It's alright. By the way, Leo will be back in a few days. Do come over with lan then,

wanted to meet your in-laws and were confident you'd win them

surprised. In her previous life, lan's parents, Leo Holcomb and Sabrina Padilla, couldn't return home for Linda's birthday due

she hurriedly reassured her. "Don't worry, I call the shots in this household. If Leo dares to give you a hard time, I'll straighten him