Tiana's face flushed with excitement. "Sage, you're truly my idol! That was so cool! Here, have another glass of frozen rosé."Sage was overjoyed, possibly due to the amount of alcohol she had drunk. Despite how tipsy she felt, she downed her drink in one gulp."Sage, you really shouldn't be drinking like this. Even though it tastes sweet, it's quite strong!"Sage waved her hand nonchalantly. "It's alright. It doesn't matter if I get drunk."She didn't need to please anyone anymore. She wasn't afraid that Ian would think that she wasn't dignified enough. Hence, it didn't matter if she got drunk."Besides, you don't usually have time to come out for a drink. Let's just drink to our heart's content tonight!"Tiana sighed. "Man, I'm exhausted from accompanying my mother-in-law these days. I just needed to step out for some fresh air and loosen up a little.""How's that female classmate of Wilson doing? Did she get transferred to the hospital where Wilson is?" Sage was still worried
However, the man suddenly lurched forward, crashed into the coffee table, and knocked over the wine glasses and bottles that were on it. The commotion drew the attention of a few people standing nearby.It also attracted the attention of Calvin, who yelled to his friends, "Quick, let's go downstairs and help them!" He then hurried down the stairs.The beer-bellied man was lying on the ground, crying out in pain. His companions, on the other hand, were caught off guard by the sudden turn of events. All of them subconsciously looked at the person who had done this. The man was tall and well-dressed, exuding arrogance and authority."Who the hell is this man?" Having been embarrassed twice, the beer-bellied man was seeing red. In a fit of rage, he gritted his teeth and yelled, "Get them! Tie up the woman and beat that man to death!"His companions immediately leaped into action. However, before they could do anything, their cries of agony filled the air.Sage wondered if she was dr
Sage was surrounded by white walls and had an IV drip attached to her arm. How did she end up in the hospital?All of a sudden, memories of what had happened in the bar flooded back. The beer-bellied man had tried to hit Ian, so she pushed him away and was injured in the process."Hey. You're awake." Ian's low voice brought her back to reality.Sage looked up and noticed Ian sitting by the bed. He looked tired. His brows were knitted and his face looked haggard. He usually took care of his appearance, but now, he looked disheveled.His suit jacket had been tossed carelessly over the back of the chair, and he was propping his head up with one hand. His sleeves were rolled up, revealing his strong wrists. "Are you feeling any pain?" Ian asked, sitting up.Sage moved her body. Aside from her shoulder and a headache, she was fine. "I'm fine. Where's Tiana? Has she gone home?" she asked hoarsely.His eyes darkened as he looked at her. "Why did you do that, Sage? Fortunately, that gu
"Listen, this is just who I am. It has nothing to do with whether I love you or not." Her voice was calm, and her face was expressionless. Ian felt his heart get heavy. "Sage, do you even believe what you're saying?"Sage had been revolving around him for half a decade. Everyone knew she loved him. There was no way she could stop loving him overnight.However, her patience was wearing thin. "Believe it or not, I'm telling you the truth. Regardless, we're getting divorced right after Grandma's birthday and not a day later!"There was a knock on the door just as the couple were at each other's throats. Calvin's voice came from outside. "Ian, Mrs. Holcomb, may I come in?""Come in," Ian responded coldly.The door of the ward swung open, and Calvin walked in. He had a bandage on his forehead, but apart from his slightly pale lips, he seemed to be in better spirits than Ian.Calvin could sense the tension between the couple, so he asked with a smile, "Mrs. Holcomb, you're awake! Are
Ian couldn't figure out why Sage was so cold to him. It was obvious she had feelings for him, but she refused to let go of her grudges for some reason."Ian, is Mrs. Holcomb still planning to divorce you?" Calvin asked cautiously since he didn't get an answer.He happened to overhear Sage saying that she didn't want to delay the divorce for even a single day before he knocked on the door. He was a little surprised that although Sage would disregard her safety for Ian, she was unwilling to give him a chance to make things right.Ian's face turned grim when he heard Calvin's question. "It's not like I can't live without her. If she insists on getting a divorce, I won't force her to stay.""Is that so?" Calvin cocked his brow. "Come on, Ian. Let's be real. Mrs. Holcomb is drop-dead gorgeous and has a great personality. Plus, she plays those drums like nobody's business. "It's understandable for you to be reluctant to let her go. I told you to take her out for some fresh air the othe
She would be in a difficult position if Ian was injured and used it as an excuse to delay the divorce. Sage felt much more relaxed as she thought of that.Not long after, Calvin came into the ward. "Mrs. Holcomb, Ian's injuries have been checked out. He stayed up all night watching over you, so I asked him to get some rest at my place first."Sage nodded."Mrs. Holcomb, Ian also took quite a hit to his lower back. The doctor said it would be best for him to stay in the hospital for a few days. But since Ian's too busy to rest, the doctor prescribed him some medication to improve blood flow and alleviate his pain. He needs to apply it and massage the area every day."She couldn't believe it. Was he asking her to apply the medication for Ian? Sage chuckled and pointed to her shoulder. "Unfortunately, I injured my shoulder and can't exert much force. I'm afraid I can't help him."In her previous life, she was pushed by Ian and injured her lumbar spine. She had to rest for half a mont
"I bet you're interested in her friend, Tiana, aren't you?" Ian scoffed. "But she's already taken."Calvin wasn't the least bit upset that he had been caught red-handed. Instead, he seemed a little downcast. "Why did she rush into marriage at such a young age?"He then realized what he said and added, "Of course, Mrs. Holcomb doesn't count. She married you because she loved you."Ian snorted. "Tiana's husband is a chief surgeon at a top-tier hospital. That means she's into successful and stable men. Even if she wasn't married, you're not her type."Calvin was rendered speechless. Ian's words cut deep. It seemed like birds of a feather really did flock together—Ian and Sage were both the same. Calvin felt defeated.…Tiana arrived at the hospital in the morning, carrying a pot of soup she had made for Sage."Sage Joyner, you almost gave me a heart attack. How could you block such a huge wine bottle?" Tiana reprimanded her as soon as she saw her. "How could you claim you've moved
Her understanding of him came solely from Tiana. Sage had no idea how to greet him, so she nudged Tiana. "Tiana, are you not going to say hello to your husband?"Willian looked up at the sound of her voice. However, he wasn't looking at Sage. He was looking at Tiana.Tiana's eyes lit up, and she smiled. However, Wilson didn't greet her. He just glanced at her and looked away. He walked past them with the doctors. The smile on Tiana's face faded as he did that.Sage was confused. "Why didn't he greet you? Is he mad at you because you hit the bar last night?"Tiana shook her head. "He had a late surgery last night, so he didn't come home. He doesn't even know I was out.""Then why is he behaving like he doesn't know who you are?"Tiana responded, "He's probably here for an exchange. Plus, he was surrounded by his colleagues. If he greeted me, he'd have to introduce me to everyone. It'd be a waste of time.""Has he always been like this with you?" Sage asked.Tiana smiled. "Nah, n