Besides, Sage thought it would be awkward if she refused to meet Leo when he showed up at her home. She sighed, not expecting to meet her father-in-law before the divorce.

"If you're tired, it's fine. I'll just let him know you're taking a nap,” lan offered calmly.

She secretly lamented and reluctantly said, "I'll change my clothes and join you shortly.”

lan did not object. He went downstairs alone to the living room, where Leo was waiting. Leo looked like he was in his fifties. Clad in casual wear, he seemed more muscular and bulky than his son. The serious look on his face underlined his authority and hinted at an unfriendly demeanor.

Upon spotting Sage, lan approached her. "You're here."

Leo fixed his eyes on Sage as well. She flashed a polite smile and extended a hand to Leo. "Hi, Dad.”

Leo merely grunted before taking a sip of his tea, leaving Sage feeling embarrassed. Getting along with Donald and Linda was a breeze, but the serious Leo was a tough nut to crack.

take a seat on the

away in front of Leo, so she settled on the

impassively, "Have you been

grandpa to meet an old friend of his." “Did you not hear about my return

isn't a huge event. It doesn't concern Sage,”

your manners?" lan

situation. While this was her first encounter with Leo, he had previously

par with the Holcombs. Given lan's standing, he could easily find someone better. Sage did not dwell on the matter, thinking that it was normal for Leo to

hand around Sage's waist, headed toward the dining hall.

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