Sage assumed Wanda had encountered some difficulties, so she comforted her, "Do tell me if there's something I could help you with."The middle-aged woman immediately shook her head. "Oh, no. It's nothing.""Alright, then." Sage then took a sip of the soup Wanda had prepared. "Mrs. Holcomb, did you get into an argument with Mr. Holcomb?" Wanda asked.Sage took another sip of the soup and responded, "It's nothing serious—just a little disagreement."All she had done was let off some steam. Ian, on the other hand, had barely reacted."Mrs. Holcomb, I believe Mr. Holcomb is worried about you. He specifically asked me to make this soup for you. He said you'd drink it when you returned," Wanda continued.Sage lost her appetite in an instant. She wondered what Ian was playing at. After all, she had just called him out. So why was he going through all this trouble?Sage returned to her room after dinner. After she did so, she received a message from Shane."Ms. Joyner, you were way
Ian's expression darkened when he heard that. "Do you not want to apply the ointment because you want Grandma to notice something's wrong?"Sage was rendered speechless. Forget it. She shouldn't neglect her health. Besides, she could smell the ointment emanating from him. This meant that he had already applied it, so he was probably more experienced than Wanda in this regard.Sage settled back into the chair and pulled her loungewear back a tad. "Please help me apply the ointment like this."Even though he seemed uninterested, there was no telling whether he would suddenly get in the mood. Hence, sitting was the safer option.Ian didn't seem to mind. He walked up to her and warmed the ointment in his hands before applying it to her shoulders.Sage couldn't help but wince in pain as his warm palm touched her wound. However, Ian applied steady pressure and massaged her shoulder. It hurt, but the cooling sensation of the ointment and the warmth of his hands made her feel oddly satisf
Benjamin would only get questioned and a warning if he was detained for that. Hence, Terry did a background search on Benjamin and had him detained for questioning on the opening day because he was using improper means. Sage thought he would be locked up for a few years. Little did she know that he would be released so soon."Don't worry about it too much. He's the kind of person who bullies the weak and fears the strong. He won't act rashly now that he knows Mr. Holcomb has taught him a lesson for you," Priscilla reassured. "I'll go and warn him when he gets released. If he dares to hurt you again, I won't spare him."Sage smiled when she heard that. "Alright. We live in a civilized society. I'm sure he can't just do as he pleases."The girls continued talking about this issue for a while before Priscilla said, "Tiana's been back for a few days now. Why don't we meet up for lunch this afternoon?""Sounds good. Let me give her a call." Tiana's name popped up as soon as Sage pul
Ian had told her that his company would be having a team-building event in Greenfield on Saturday. Sage didn't think it was a coincidence that Tiana and her colleagues had decided to come here.Sage dragged Tiana aside and asked, "Come on! Fess up. Did you plan this ahead of time with Ian?"Tiana looked at her, puzzled. "What are you on about?""Don't play dumb with me." Sage glared at Tiana. "When did he get to you?"After all, she had just met Tiana at the hospital the day before yesterday, and she hadn't mentioned anything about the team-building event. Yet, all of a sudden, Tiana had decided to come here, and she didn't even tell her where they were going. She probably didn't want to arouse her suspicion.Tiana smiled sheepishly when she noticed that Sage had figured it all out. "He didn't actually get to me. My colleagues and I genuinely planned to go on a road trip. Ian just mentioned that his company's team-building event would be held here. He invited us to join them, so
"No wonder she told me I didn't have to prepare anything. Ian had already taken care of everything," Sage brooded."What would've happened if I hadn't agreed to come?" she asked.Tiana responded, "Then, we'd just have to send your belongings back. Easy peasy."Sage was at a loss for words.…The rooms here were all unique. It was mostly styled after the ancient Aztec civilization. Even the corridor floors were made of wooden strips. Sage's room wasn't on the same floor as Tiana's. Sage found herself in a spacious room with a large bed when she opened the door. There were roses thoughtfully placed on the neatly made bed, and quite a few rose petals were scattered around. The various matching decorative items made the room look oddly romantic.Her travel-size suitcase was beside the cabinet. Sage opened it and found her swimsuit, pajamas, other clothes, skincare, and makeup products. This was undoubtedly Wanda's handiwork. Sage realized that everyone, except herself, knew about h
"Leave it behind the door and get out of here!" Sage fumed.Ian stopped in his tracks for a moment. "I'll wait for you in the hallway."Then, he set the bag down. Not long after, the door outside closed with a soft thud.Sage breathed a sigh of relief. She smacked her flushed cheeks before slipping into the new swimsuit. The swimsuit Ian had gotten her was much more modest. It covered her shoulders and reached just below her knees. She felt much more comfortable in it.Sage still wrapped herself in a bath towel before opening the door with her phone in hand. Sure enough, Ian was waiting for her in the hallway. His dark eyes lingered on her for a moment when she stepped out of her room. His lips parted when he noticed her fair, slender legs, but he chose not to comment on them. Instead, he said, "Let's head downstairs. Ms. Ford and her colleagues are chilling in the hot springs."Sage still felt a little uneasy. "I can manage on my own. I don't need you to escort me."Ian respon
Ian was aroused in public.Sage's cheeks turned crimson as his erection pressed against her abdomen. The couple was locked in an embrace. There were a lot of people peering at them from the hot spring pools below. Some even pulled out their phones and took pictures of them. Sage felt like she was going to die of embarrassment. Yet, she dared not move, as she was worried that Ian would act on his urges. How could this shameless man get an erection in public? Sage shot daggers at Ian.Ian lifted her when he noticed her annoyed expression. He supported her buttocks with one hand and wrapped his arm around her waist before walking toward the nearest pool. Their bodies pressed snugly against each other as he walked. His erection showed no signs of waning. Instead, it proudly asserted itself and became more prominent with each step.Of course, she felt it. Sage was so embarrassed that even her earlobes turned red. Afraid that others would catch on, she buried her head in Ian's chest.
Ian felt a twinge of regret for letting her go when he looked at Sage. Even though she was wearing a modest swimsuit, it failed to cover her slender, long legs and curves. "Ian, are you listening?" Calvin called out again.Ian looked away, his tone tinged with irritation. "What is it?""Why are you so cranky? What? Are you pent-up?" Calvin teased. Little did he know that his joke would hit a nerve."In the future, just call Terry when you need something. Don't call me ever again!" Ian then hung up the phone on him.Calvin was left hanging, puzzled. What did he do wrong? Why couldn't he call Ian anymore?…Meanwhile, Sage found Tiana. The latter had sent her colleagues away as if she knew the former would come looking for her. Tiana sat in the rose pond, holding her phone with a grin."What are you laughing at? You're going to get me killed!" Sage grumbled as she eased into the pool. "What did I do? I brought you here to soak in the hot springs, not to cozy up to Ian!" Tiana