Chapter 271

"Mr. Holcomb," Ivy interjected, "Ian 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 Ian, who remained stoic, and told the truth, "It was tough at the time, but I know that Sage cares a lot about Ian. 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.

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

"Ian!" Leo fumed.

"Excuse me." Ian walked into the house.

The smile on Ivy's face faded as she watched Ian walk away. Even though Sage hid it well, she noti