A Farewell After Being Reborn

"Mr. Holcomb," Ivy interjected, "lan is just worried that you'll be upset with Sag. It was just a slip of the tongue. Please don't be mad at him for that." "Ivy, why are you speaking up for them? I heard from your father that you've been through a lot because of Sage. Don't you hold a grudge against her?" Leo inquired.

Ivy glanced at lan, who remained stoic, and told the truth, "It was tough at the time, but I know that Sage cares a lot about lan. Plus, her family spoiled her when she was growing up, so she can be impulsive. So I won't hold it against her."

"Look at you! You can't even control your wife. I can't believe you would let her stir up trouble everywhere and cause Ivy so much pain! Why can't you act like a man?" Leo reprimanded his son.

lan retorted calmly, "Well if you're so manly, why are you always so lonely?"

"lan!" Leo fumed.

"Excuse me." lan walked into the house.

on Ivy's face faded as she watched lan walk away. Even though Sage hid it well, she noticed her awkward gait and the overly thick foundation on her neck. It was clear that things

achieved after being back in

Leo and looked at him apologetically. "My apologies, Mr. Holcomb. I want to be with lan, but I can't rush things

Corporation. How do you expect me to invest in your projects when you

for your support in matters regarding lan. I shouldn't have asked you to come back for such trivial matters,

for Sage. I've tried everything I can think of, but I can't seem

can't be around her very often. The project is for a relative of mine. The current situation can only be changed

could only survive thanks to your and lan's help. I can't come up with such a large sum

responded apathetically, "I

plans or how you intend to carry them out, but you've got to take some serious action to