A Farewell After Being Reborn

Sage looked up and noticed Leo approaching them. Sage was aware that Leo wasn't fond of her, so she pushed lan away, straightened up, and greeted him politely, "Good afternoon, Father.”

Leo didn't acknowledge her and scowled at lan. "lan, there are so many elders here. This is not the time or place for this."

"Leo, this is just how young couples are. It's no big deal!" lan's aunt spoke up before lan could respond.

"Even so, that is so unruly of you! What happened to all those etiquette lessons you had?" Leo chided.

lan frowned. "There's no rule of etiquette that says you can't hug your wife."

"lan Holcomb!" Leo's face flushed with anger.

"Oh, come on, Leo. It's supposed to be a joyous occasion. There's no need to get all worked up. Let's just talk this out calmly.” She then smacked her head and said, "The maid brewed me some coffee. I'll go check if it's ready!"

Sage also planned to excuse herself after lan's aunt left. But before she could, a gentle voice came from behind. "Mr. Leo Holcomb."

Sage turned around to see Ivy. The woman was dressed in a ladylike skirt and was all dolled up. It appeared as if the recent allergic reaction hadn't affected her much as she still wore a gentle smile on her face.

"Good afternoon, Mr. and Mrs. Holcomb," she greeted lan and Sage.

lan nodded at Ivy. Sage discreetly clenched her fists as she thought about what had happened in Colville. She wished she could just strangle Ivy righ then and there!

"Ivy, why are you addressing lan so formally?" Leo's forehead creased when he heard that. "Aren't you and lan close?"

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