"Don't you watch where you're going?" Ian grumbled. Sage had almost gotten hit by a car. Startled, she came to her senses. What was she doing? Why did she suddenly get upset with Ian? Why did she sound so jealous?It seemed like Tiana had brainwashed her into believing Ian was being good to her and that she didn't want a divorce anymore. Sage was terrified when she noticed a glimmer of hope rising in her heart yet again.Ignoring Ian, she took a step back and said calmly, "I don't want to go to the mall. I'd just like to go to a pâtisserie."Ian had expected Sage to become enraged and tell him that it had nothing to do with him and that he didn't need to worry about it. However, she didn't lose her temper at all. She seemed calm and rational instead.Naturally, he preferred her current reaction—no fuss and no drama. Just straightforward communication. She didn't put up an invisible wall that made it impossible for him to communicate with her.The couple got back into the car, an
"What is the meaning of this?" Sage asked as she pointed at his belongings.Ian responded calmly, "Everyone at the company knows we're married. What will they think if we sleep in separate rooms?"There was only a week left until their divorce. Everyone would find out then anyway. However, she kept her mouth shut as she didn't want him to think that she was throwing a tantrum and green with jealousy. Instead, she quipped, "Ian Holcomb, if you're feeling frisky and need someone to satisfy your urges, there are plenty of volunteers outside. Don't drag me into your mess."Ian gave her a cold look, probably because her words stung. "You were the one who slipped and fell into my arms in the afternoon. You were in a bikini, and you were so close to me. I'm a man, not a saint. I think it's pretty normal for me to react."Sage was rendered speechless. After all, she had been careless and slipped into his arms in the afternoon. She couldn't be bothered to waste her breath on him anymore,
Hospital? Sage was a little surprised. Was someone injured? Why did he need her there? But before she could ask any more questions, Ian had already hung up the phone. Just then, Terry's voice came from outside the door. "Mrs. Holcomb, please come downstairs when you're ready. I'll go start the car right now."Ian was really efficient. Terry was already outside her room before she could think about it or refuse. Sage changed out of her pajamas, put on a loose T-shirt, and grabbed her purse before heading downstairs.She wondered what on earth was going on for him. Sage got into the back seat, slightly annoyed. Terry was focused on the road and didn't seem like he wanted to talk to her. "Mr. Zane, did Ian threaten you or something? Is that why you're not talking to me?" she couldn't help but ask. Terry didn't dare to utter a word. "Oh, nothing of the sort happened, Mrs. Holcomb. Mr. Holcomb just wants me to do my job properly."Sage didn't push any further because she knew that
Ronald's words were cut short when he noticed Ian emerging from behind the security door. He was on a phone call. "Ivy has been through so much pain, Ian, you have to stand up for her!"Ian looked at Sage, who met his gaze stoically. Sage had put two and two together based on the middle-aged man's words. Ivy had taken the medication Ian bought in the resort, and something had gone wrong. Ivy had her stomach pumped in the hospital, and Ronald thought it was her doing.So, Ian left because Ivy had been taken to the hospital. He called her here because of Ivy."Dad, this could all be a misunderstanding. Please don't put Ian in a tight spot," Ivy said weakly."My poor Ivy, you're just too considerate for your own good!" Ronald said. "Just think about it. How many times has this woman schemed against you and hurt you? I wouldn't have known about any of these things if your Aunt Sandra hadn't told me about what had happened last time!"Ivy gritted her teeth and said, "It was just a scra
Sage had browsed the aisles to avoid running into Ian. "I'm sure you've also found out that I haven't bought any amoxicillin.""That corner is a blind spot for the surveillance cameras," Ian said.Sage couldn't help but sneer at him. "Are you suggesting that I stole the medication from the drugstore and then swapped it out with Ms. Shekdotter's in the car?" Ian remained silent.Sage snorted. "I had no idea which medications she needed. How could I have prepared the warfarin ahead of time?""Why wouldn't you have been able to prepare it? The wound on Ivy's forehead was inflamed. Anyone would've guessed that she'd need anti-inflammatory medications!" Ronald snarled.Sage frowned and shot Ian a cold look. "Do you think so too?"Before Ian could say anything, Ronald snapped, "How could you be so cruel? What has Ivy ever done to you that you'd attempt to harm her over and over again?"The middle-aged man raised his hand and was about to slap Sage's face when Ian stopped him. "Calm do
"Help us!" Ian called out to the nurses in the corridor as he helped Ivy up.The nurses rushed over. "The patient's complexion is too pale! We need to take her back to the ER and have the doctor check on her!"Ian placed Ivy on the bed. She was in so much pain that the color drained from her lips. "I'm fine. Please, check on my father…"The nurses wheeled her to the emergency room while Ian hastily helped Ronald up."Ivy! Ivy, what's wrong? Are you alright?" The middle-aged man staggered as he chased after his daughter. To prevent him from falling again, Ian supported him and guided him forward.Sage stood frozen in place as pain surged through her body. Her husband, the man Tiana claimed didn't want to get a divorce with her, was now chasing after Ivy. He didn't even spare her a glance, let alone care if she was in pain.Blood dripped to the ground. Sage pulled out a tissue from her purse and pressed it against the wound. Then, she took the elevator downstairs. Instead of headin
Sage smiled and remained silent yet again."He deserves to be left hanging. How could he leave his injured wife and accompany someone else?" The doctor dressed her wounds and bandaged her palm with gauze. "Be sure not to get it wet and apply the ointment on time. Otherwise, it'll scar.""Thanks, doctor." Her phone rang again when she was paying the bill. This time, Ian had initiated a video call. Sage declined it and blocked his number.In the past, she would never have had the heart to block Ian. Sage would have found the thought unbearable. But now, she did it without a second thought. It seemed hard, but in reality, it only took her a couple of seconds to do it.Sage walked out of the clinic and hailed a cab back to Solaris Estate. She didn't want Ian to bother Tiana, so she sent her a message while she was on her way home. "My shoulder's acting up, and I didn't bring my medications. Enjoy the hot springs with Wilson, Tiana. I'll be heading back first."Ian called her once ag
Dexter explained, "He decided yesterday. He said he was an old friend who lives in Colville that he hadn't seen in ages. He's sick now, so he's afraid that he won't have a chance to see him again if he doesn't go now."Then, it hit her. In her previous life, her grandfather had an accident on his way to Colville. He was hit by a speeding car and injured his back and legs. Even though he was sent to the hospital in time, he never fully recovered.Later on, he had another fall in the yard while he was sunbathing. The doctors said the nerves in his legs were severely damaged, and the fall caused a comminuted fracture. He was permanently confined to a wheelchair after that incident.Her nose started to tingle, and tears welled up in her eyes as she thought about her grandfather, who was in a wheelchair in her previous life. "Don't worry, Sage. I'll take good care of Mr. Joyner Senior," Dexter said. "Anyway, I'm hanging up now. I need to pack his luggage.""Dexter, when are you guys l