Wanda hurriedly explained, "I'm not trying to be nosy, Mrs. Holcomb. I'm just worried that Mr. Holcomb will ask me about it."Sage settled into the lounge chair. "It's okay. Just tell him I'm causing a scene and ask him to come home as soon as possible.""But…" Wanda hesitated as she looked at Sage, who was visibly relaxed. "But Mrs. Holcomb isn't causing a scene… Wouldn't this mean I'm lying? Would Mr. Holcomb blame me?" she thought. Sage saw right through her. "If he doesn't believe you, I can start kicking a fuss right now." Wanda was at a loss for words.Sage had already started to doze off after Wanda called Ian. "Mrs. Holcomb, it's a nice day out, but you shouldn't sleep out here. You might catch a cold," she said worriedly.Sage shifted slightly. "Could you please bring me a blanket then?""Of course, I'll be right back." When she returned to the rooftop with a blanket, she found Sage standing beside the glass railing at the edge of the balcony. Puzzled, she asked, "I
Sage remained stoic as she said calmly, "The baby was yours. Stop targeting him because of me."Ian was caught off guard at first. Then, his expression hardened. "Sage Joyner, I can't believe you'd make up such a lie just to help him! Every time I asked you if the child was mine, you denied it! Yet, now you're telling me that the baby is mine? What do you take me for?"Sage felt unfazed as she looked at the raging anger and coldness in his dark eyes. She had seen this coming. Tiana always thought that if she told Ian the truth, he would believe her and stop everything. How ridiculous."Let's get a divorce, Ian. We've dragged this on for long enough." Sage perched one leg on the railing and said calmly, "Or else, I'll jump.""Seriously, Sage? How dare you threaten me with suicide again!" Ian's expression turned grim, and he was shrouded by a murderous air. "If you jump, I'll drag Shane down with you!"Sage smiled when she heard that. Then, she leaped downward without hesitation.
Sage found herself lying in her bedroom when she woke up. Her grandfather and Dexter were watching over her. Donald sat in a chair next to her bed. He looked tired, and his expression was solemn and filled with dread. Dexter handed him a glass of water and a few pills. "Don't worry too much, sir. The doctor said Sage was fine. She just fainted because she was too emotional. She'll wake up in a bit. "Please take better care of yourself. What if you had fallen when you rushed over to Sage earlier?""Oh, please. As if I'd fall that easily. I know my limits." Donald took the pills and swallowed them.Tears welled up in Sage's eyes as she thought about her grandfather's unsteady footsteps and heart-wrenching cry when she landed on the flowerbeds."You're awake, Sage!" Dexter exclaimed when he noticed her eyes open.Donald looked over as soon as he heard that. His eyes, which were filled with worry, instantly lit up with joy. "How're you feeling, Sage? Does it hurt anywhere?""Gra
"Grandpa, I'd like to have a word with Sage first," Ian said.Sage frowned. "We've already said all there is to say. Ian, you promised me that we'd get a divorce right after Grandma's birthday. It's been dragged out long enough. Please, let's just get it done.""Unless we clear a few things up, I won't agree to the divorce, Sage.""Ian Holcomb!" Her brows knitted in frustration."You scoundrel!" Linda swung her walking stick at Ian. "Mind your words! Can't you see what you've done to her?"Ian pursed his lips and remained silent."Why don't you hear him out for a bit, Sage?" Linda continued, "Don't worry. Matilda and I came here because of your divorce. We'll support whatever decision you make.""Sage, if you don't want to talk to him, you don't have to." Donald added, "I can't bear to see you hurt again."A warm feeling spread through her heart. It felt good to have people stand up for her. "I'll talk to Ian for a bit, Grandpa," she said.Since Linda spoke up, she didn't want
"Even if we become strangers after this?" he asked again.Who would want to have anything to do with their ex-spouse? Sage responded resolutely, "Yes."His eyes flared with anger. "We've been together for over five years, Sage. But you're okay with letting it all go?" Sage found this amusing. "Let me set the record straight. I was the one who invested everything in this relationship for over five years. There was never a real connection between us.""How do you know there wasn't?" he roared. "Even if there wasn't before, I'm sure there is a connection now, and I want to reciprocate your feelings! Why are you so set on rejecting me?""Why can't I reject you, Ian?" she asked. "I used to like you, and you wanted me gone. Yet, you want to bind me by your side now that I don't like you anymore. Just because you have feelings for me doesn't mean I have to accept them, you know?" "Why don't you like me anymore? You should at least give me a reason that I can accept!" Ian fumed. Sage
As Sage held the divorce certificate outside the court, she felt like she was in a dream. Ian had actually signed the divorce agreement. They were divorced now. She was free! "Here are the deed and keys for Palgrave Place." Ian handed her an envelope.Ian hadn't taken it with him the last time he visited the hospital, so she had a deliveryman send it back to him. Sage hadn't expected him to still insist on giving it to her."There's also a blank check inside," he said apathetically. "Both you and Grandpa insisted on not taking any of my assets, but we were married after all. Consider these as compensation for you."His face was expressionless, and his voice was devoid of any emotion. He had reverted to his usual cold and distant demeanor.Sage turned him down. "It's alright. You don't owe me anything."After all, she was the one who pushed for this marriage. Ian could've avoided all this trouble. Now, it was time to let everything go back to the way things were. Before the div
Sage headed toward the curb, where her grandfather's car was waiting."Have you finished the paperwork?" Donald asked."Yep!" Her heart was filled with joy as she held up the divorce certificate proudly.Donald shook his head helplessly. "You were all smiles when you got married, just as you are now getting divorced."Embarrassed, she buried her head in her grandfather's shoulders and said, "I'm sorry, Grandpa. I was selfish again."He gave her head a gentle tap. "There's nothing to be sorry about. I'd rather see you happy than trapped in an unhappy marriage.""Thanks, Grandpa." Sage felt warm inside, and she snuggled up to her grandfather affectionately."By the way, Grandpa, why were you at Solaris Estate?" she asked as she recalled.Donald explained that he had learned about the incident at Maven Corporation that morning. When he reached out to an acquaintance, he was asked about her and Ian's situation. That was when he realized that their affair had become quite the talk o
"What's on your mind, Sage? Why aren't you picking up your phone?" Donald asked.Sage hurriedly plastered a smile on her face. "Nothing much. Give me a minute, Grandpa. I'll step out and answer the call."Donald had no idea why she was avoiding him. But he was aware that his granddaughter was all grown up now, so he had to respect her decision.The ringing had already stopped by the time Sage got out of the car. Ivy had called again. Sage turned on the recording function before answering the phone. "Are you here to gloat about my divorce with Ian?" she asked coldly.Ivy appeared to have been caught off guard for a moment as it took her a couple of seconds to ask, "Divorce? Why would you and Ian divorce, Sage? When did this happen?""Quit the act. Weren't you just waiting for this moment after all that effort you put in?" Sage sneered. "Congratulations! You got what you wanted. Now you and Ian can be together for the rest of your lives. So, stop wasting your energy to get back at