Sage lowered her head and noticed a bruise on Ian's waist. He must've gotten it from bumping into the corner of the table when he carried her out of the bar. She didn't think much of it when Calvin mentioned it the other day. But looking at it now, the bruise stood out starkly against Ian's fair skin. Sage could only imagine how painful it must've been at the time."If you feel bad about it, why don't you apply the ointment for me tonight?" Ian suggested.However, Sage, who was sporting a look of concern just a moment ago, immediately rolled her eyes at him. "Dream on." He was rendered speechless.The food was in the form of a buffet. Sage reluctantly accepted Ian's offer to carry the plates while she chose the food. Their 'loving' behavior attracted a lot of attention. Everyone in Holcomb Corporation would undoubtedly know how deeply in love she and Ian were after that day.Tiana and Calvin returned with several stacks of barbecue after Ian and Sage sat down at the table with
Sage turned to look at Ivy, who was dressed plainly and had minimal makeup. The smile on her face faded slightly as she had no intention of conversing with the woman.Calvin was the one who responded instead. "Sorry, Ms. Shekdotter, but Mrs. Holcomb's friend is also here. Your presence might make her feel a little uncomfortable."Ivy looked at Tiana when she heard that. "Oh, you must be Mrs. Holcomb's friend. I was busy and hadn't been able to come downstairs earlier to greet you. I apologize for that."Tiana had never met Ivy before, but she could guess who she was from her expression and Sage's reaction."Ms. Shekdotter? Oh, you must be Mr. Holcomb's subordinate. Don't you think the way you address people is a little funny? I mean, you're well aware that you have to address Sage as Mrs. Holcomb. Yet, you're calling Mr. Holcomb by his first name?" Tiana couldn't help but comment.Sage was aware that Tiana's remark would upset Ian, but she couldn't care less and had no plans to st
"I queued for ages to get those prawns! Why should I let them have it?" Tiana said as got ready to walk over and bring the food over.Sage stopped Tiana. "That's enough. Don't do such childish things.""How's that childish? If she wants something to eat, she can go get her own food. Why does she get to enjoy the fruits of our labor?"Sage found her comment amusing. After all, that phrase hit home. In her previous life, Ivy did not have any conflicts with her. She effortlessly replaced her and became Ian's wife because of his feelings for Ivy. One could say she got it all handed to her on a silver platter."Would you like to have those, Ms. Ford? I'll go get them for you!" Calvin volunteered enthusiastically.Tiana had no choice but to give up on snatching the food back. "Thank you.""Don't mention it. It's no trouble at all.""Sage, no wonder you used to be so bothered by her presence. She's very annoying," Tiana said after Calvin left."Isn't this your first time meeting her?
"Sure thing." Tiana nodded in agreement.Sage and Tiana then soaked in several different hot spring pools and took numerous selfies. Before they knew it, night had fallen.In the evening, Tiana stepped out to answer a call from Wilson while Sage went into the restaurant first. Dinner was held in the resort's luxurious dining hall. Even though it was also in the form of a buffet, the food was much more lavish than the snacks and barbecue they had in the hot spring area earlier. There was an assortment of fresh seafood available.Everyone was starving after a long day of fun, so their eyes lit up when they saw the delicious food. Some found using the utensils troublesome and ate the lobsters with their hands instead. Sage felt hungry after watching everyone inhale their food.Perhaps the harsh hunger she experienced in the psychiatric hospital in her previous life intensified her love for food. Most of the time, she ate alone when she was at home. Even when Ian was around, the wa
His dark gaze made her uncomfortable. Sage forced herself to calm down and said, "Whether you marry her or not has nothing to do with me.""Sage—""Tiana, over here!" Ian was about to say something, but Sage cut him off and waved to Tiana, who was at the entrance.Tiana walked over to them and asked, "Mr. Holcomb, are you done with work?"Ian nodded slightly. "Excuse me. I have to go over there for a bit, but please carry on.""What's going on? Why do I feel like there's some strange tension between you guys?" Tiana asked.Sage told her what Ian had said earlier."Ian's worried that you'll be upset, so he's explaining why he didn't turn Ivy away at lunch," Tiana said. "I've been telling you that he has feelings for you and that he doesn't want to divorce you. Do you believe me now?"Sage rolled her eyes at Tiana. "I don't think so. Even if you're right, it wouldn't change my mind about getting a divorce."Tiana couldn't help but speak up, "Sage, you've loved Ian for so many ye
Sage looked over in the direction Tiana pointed and spotted Ian's figure. He looked tall and handsome in his casual shirt next to the cool and refined Wilson. Both of them looked like characters straight out of a comic book—breathtakingly beautiful and pleasing to the eye."My husband is so handsome." Tiana sighed.Sage nudged her. "You're drooling.""Oh, come on! As if you're any better than me when you look at Ian." Sage rolled her eyes at Tiana. Their conversation caught the attention of the men up ahead, causing them to turn their heads."Darling, do you know Mr. Holcomb?" Tiana walked up to Wilson and linked her arm with his.Wilson responded calmly, "We've met a couple of times before."Wilson was highly regarded in his field. Many would take the initiative to get to know him. In addition, he often attended formal award ceremonies held by the government as a distinguished representative of the hospital, so it wasn't surprising that he would be acquainted with a successful
Sage walked along a path paved with white pebbles, feeling uncomfortable. Tiana was right. She had overeaten.Ian noticed her knitted brows and figured she wasn't feeling well. He called Terry and asked, "Could you check if there's a drugstore nearby? Have someone get me some antacids."Sage couldn't help but think of her previous life when she heard that. She used to have occasional stomach pains as a result of her excessive dieting. Ian happened to be at home that night. When she brought him a glass of milk, her stomach hurt so much that her face turned pale from the pain, and she almost spilled it. Yet, he didn't even ask her what was wrong. He simply asked her to leave.Meanwhile, she hadn't made a sound just now, yet he noticed her discomfort and took the initiative to ask someone to get her some medications."It seems that men can learn to be attentive," she brooded. He had only been inattentive to her because he didn't love her.Sage had also noticed his changes. He did s
Terry, who usually followed Ian around, was nowhere to be found that day. Ian frowned when he heard that. "I'm not him. How would I know? Aren't we going to the drugstore? Get a move on."Sage was at a loss for words as she didn't believe that he had no idea about what was going on with Terri.The couple found the car. Sage had just fastened her seatbelt when she spotted Ivy in the parking lot. Her face was pale, and she looked like her legs were about to give out. Ivy also noticed them. "Mr. Holcomb, Mrs. Holcomb," she greeted them weakly."Where are you headed?" Ian asked.Ivy rasped, "I think the wound on my forehead has become infected. It hurts, but I forgot to bring my medications. I was just going to run out and get some."Ian said, "We're just about to head out. Text me a list of the medications you need, and I'll pick it up for you."Ivy endured the pain and shook her head. "Don't worry about it. I don't want to hold you up. I can manage on my own."Sage sneered as sh