Ivy's face turned red from Sage's grip, but she didn't back down. Instead, she struggled against her and continued to provoke Sage. "So what if wormed your way into Ian's bed and… got knocked up with his baby? You still can't keep it…""You despicable wretch!" Sage tightened her grip around Ivy's throat. Her eyes were filled with despair and hatred as she demanded, "How'd you know the baby is Ian's?""It's your fault… for gossiping about it… in the hair salon…"Sage vaguely remembered that there were subtle movements in the other private room when she learned about her pregnancy. So Ivy was there as well?Sage was seething with anger. "I'm going to divorce Ian soon. Why the hell did you come after my baby?""There was no way… I'd let that ticking time bomb live…" Ivy gasped before bursting into laughter.Sage couldn't hold back any longer. "I'll bring you down with me you wretched woman!" she screamed as she sank her nails into Ivy's flesh, drawing blood. Ivy's eyes rolled back
Sage, who was supported by the nurse, appeared frail. Yet, there was an almost obsessive determination in her eyes. Her fingers, which were clutching his sleeve, had turned white. Ian hesitated for a moment. Meanwhile, the wheelchair had already sunk into the lake, and Ivy was thrashing and screaming for help in the water. "Hurry up and save Ms. Shekdotter! At this rate, she's going to drown!" The nurse beside them stomped her feet anxiously.The whole incident had unfolded in the blink of an eye. The doctor and nurse were caught off guard, but they came to their senses when they heard the nurse's cry for help. One of them called the police, and the other looked for a rod. It was a mess."Ian—" Ivy called out from the surface of the lake. Then, she began to sink, as if she couldn't hold on any longer. Ian's expression hardened. Without any further hesitation, he pried Sage's hand away and swiftly jumped into the lake. Sage felt her strength drain away as she watched Ian swim
"But she's the one who killed my baby!" Sage couldn't help but feel like she wanted to drag Ivy down to hell with her when she recalled how she had called her baby a 'ticking time bomb'."Okay, okay. I get it. Calm down," Tiana comforted her when she noticed Sage shaking like a leaf.The former asked the latter to sit on the bed after the latter had calmed down a little. Then, she poured her a glass of warm water and said, "Here, have some water to calm your nerves."Sage shook her head as she didn't want to drink anything. Tiana brought the cup of water to her lips and coaxed her. "Come on… just a little sip. It'll make your stomach feel better."Sage had no choice but to open her mouth and take a few sips. The warm water eased its way into her stomach. Then, she felt her body warm up a little.Tiana set the cup down and helped her lie down. "Don't think about anything right now. Focus on getting better and keeping your emotions in check."Ivy did all this to break you down, not
Sage and Matilda had only seen each other on video call a few times, but they had never talked to each other besides simple hellos. Matilda and Leo had been married for many years, but she heard that they were essentially separated, even though they hadn't legally divorced. Matilda and Leo weren't living together anymore, and she didn't return to Haldon for Linda's birthday. This meant that she had long given up on her marriage. Hence, Sage thought Matilda would be able to understand her and help her with the divorce. The call went through, and Matilda answered the phone. Sage greeted her politely, "Mom, it's me, Sage."Matilda sounded surprised. "Oh, hello. Is everything alright? Why'd you call me?""I'm sorry for bothering you, but I need your help with something." Sage said weakly, "I want to divorce Ian."Matilda was taken aback. "Did something happen? You sound a little off."Her voice was gentle and steady. She sounded like a cultured and intelligent woman. Sage's voice s
"I'm not leaving. Do you think I haven't noticed? You might look like you're fine right now, but you didn't sleep at all last night, did you?"You're going to go after Ivy after you send me home, aren't you?" Tiana said knowingly when she noticed her crestfallen expression. Sage didn't utter a word. She hadn't slept a wink last night. Whenever she closed her eyes, Ivy's taunts and cruel words would echo in her ears. She would also be reminded of her baby, who had been reduced to a pool of blood. Sage couldn't suppress her boiling hatred."Sage, you know very well that your baby won't come back even if you take Ivy out now. She might just be biding her time, waiting for you to seek vengeance, so she can use it to her advantage."Tiana continued, "Think about it. Ivy has always been hiding in the shadows, and she plays innocent no matter what you do. But she's willing to come out and provoke you now. Why do you think that is?"Tiana only found out about what went down yesterday w
The reporters inched closer to Sage when they heard that. "Back off!" Tiana stood in front of Sage and pointed at Ronald. "What on earth are you on about? Your daughter caused Sage to lose her baby!"Tiana then pointed at the reporters. "And you guys! Get the hell out of here right now! Or I'll call the cops!""Go ahead, then!" Ronald wasn't afraid. He even cried out loud, "There were so many witnesses who saw Sage push my daughter into the lake yesterday. I'd like the police to look into this, too! "Let's see what they'll have to say when they see all the injuries on my daughter's body! I'm pretty sure it will be enough for them to charge Sage Joyner with attempted murder!"The reporters' eyes lit up when the words "attempted murder" were mentioned. This wasn't just an ordinary dispute anymore. With a little push, they could turn it into a huge spectacle.Tiana caught on as well. After all, Ivy wasn't in the wrong on the surface, and even if they found the nurse who had given
Ronald frowned when he heard that. "Just answer the question. Why are you attempting to do by asking me questions? Do you think you divert the attention away from you?"Sage remained composed as she said, "Because this question is important. It determines how I should respond to you. "Since you're here to seek justice for your daughter, Mr. Shekdotter, I'm sure you wouldn't mind answering a simple question of mine, right?"Even though Ronald was aware that he shouldn't follow Sage's lead, he felt confident because there were a lot of people around them. It was just a question. What could she possibly do?"Of course, I wouldn't mind. Unlike you, I don't drag my feet when I answer a question. What would you like to know?"Sage remained unfazed as she listened to Ronald's confident tone. She looked at him and said, "Mr. Shekdotter, you claim that your daughter is kind-hearted. She saved me, but I tried to kill her.""That's right! There are witnesses and evidence. You can't get out
"Of course not." Sage smiled when she heard that. "Not only are they close, but they are also business partners. "Ian acquired Bolton Investment, a subsidiary of Holcomb Corporation, specifically for your daughter, Ms. Shekdotter. He also values her a lot. "With such a good relationship, how could it be possible for them to never see each other again because of me?"Ronald saw nothing wrong with that. "My daughter is very capable. Many have asked her to work for them. It's only natural that Ian would want to keep her!""Mr. Shekdotter, considering how great Ian is and how well he treats Ms. Shekdotter, I'm sure the both of them must've hit it off already. "Even if she knows about my existence, it would be hard for Ms. Shekdotter not to be touched or moved by Ian, right?"Before Ronald could respond, Sage added lowly, "Under these circumstances, isn't it possible that I'm seen as a thorn in her side, and someone she wants to get rid of as soon as possible?""I believe it's ver