Sage added, "If you're free on Saturday, you could come with me.""Of course, I'll be free!" Shane responded eagerly. "I'll wrap things up here and head back to Haldon right away."Sage was rendered speechless. After ending the call with Shane, she called Tiana to make dinner plans. However, Tiana told her she had something to take care of and wouldn't be able to join her. Sage had no choice but to dine alone.Tiana did have something to take care of because Larry had called her and asked her to go to Wendy's ward as they had something to discuss with her. "I've already said everything that needed to be said before the divorce. I don't have time to listen to you two anymore," she declined.Yet, he brought up the management of Heartstone Hospital, saying he was worried about Wilson running back and forth between the two hospitals. Management offered to transfer Wendy to Heartstone Hospital.Tiana understood what he was getting at. Either she went to visit them or they would tra
After listening to Wendy's demands, Tiana scoffed. "Mr. and Mrs. Tate, are you guys deaf? Or am I not making myself clear enough?" She continued, "I will never get back together with Wilson, and I will never marry into your family again! Also, all those demands of yours? I won't be following any of it! You should save them for someone else!""How dare you!" Wendy's face twisted in anger. Ever since her first confrontation with Tiana, she had never been able to come out on top, and the simmering anger within her had never subsided.Even after Tiana and Wilson divorced, she still didn't have the upper hand. Not only did she get the stink eye from Tiana and her friends, but she even threatened her. Here she was, attempting to give Tiana another chance for her son's sake. Yet, Tiana dared to be so ungrateful!"Tiana Ford, with your conditions, you should be on your knees thanking your lucky stars that you were able to marry Wilson! How dare you talk to us so arrogantly?" Wendy fumed
Larry rushed over to help his wife up. Wilson couldn't just stand there and watch. He also hurried to his mother's side. "Wilson, let Tiana go…" Wendy said weakly."Mom—""Wilson, are you still going to break your mother's heart?" Larry interjected sternly.Wilson looked up to explain himself to Tiana, but she had already left. He knew he couldn't catch up to her, not just in terms of the physical distance between them but also the emotional chasm that had grown between their hearts……Meanwhile, Tiana walked out of the hospital. The sun had set, and the city lights were twinkling against the darkening sky. The apartment buildings across the street were adorned with warm, welcoming lights. Once upon a time, she, too, had hoped to find a warm, welcoming home among these countless twinkling lights. From the day she married Wilson, she had genuinely wanted to treat his parents as her own. Having lost her parents at a young age, she saw this as a way to fill the void in her he
Her heart felt full as she looked at Calvin's solemn expression and protective demeanor. Over the years, no one else had stood up for her except Sage."It's not about the incident at the mall last time." Tiana gave him a brief rundown on why Larry and Wendy had sought her out and what had happened in the ward."You're saying that they asked you to come over to get back together with Dr. Tate?" Calvin repeated. Tiana nodded."Would you have reconciled with Dr. Tate if he had chosen you just now?" Calvin asked nervously. Without hesitation, she responded, "Of course not."Then, she sighed. "I'm not upset because Dr. Tate didn't choose me. It just feels like everything I've done over the last two years has been for naught."He breathed a silent sigh of relief. "Don't let them get to you, Tiana. It's their loss.""I will cherish you," he thought to himself. Tiana was clearly hurting at the moment, so it would be inappropriate for him to say such things out loud. Plus, it'd look l
"Thank you," Tiana said sincerely.Looking into her eyes, Calvin said, "I hope you won't feel the need to thank me for anything I do or say one day."She met his gaze and understood exactly what he meant. Only those who were close would forgo such formalities. The temperature in the car felt a little high. Tiana rolled down the window a bit and looked outside.…Sage was furious when she heard what had happened between Tiana and the Tates. "How shameless! How could they act all high and mighty and make all those demands when they want you back? Who do they think they are?"She continued, "Thank goodness you've already gotten away from that family, Tiana! All of them are nuts!"Tiana nodded in agreement. She was relieved to be free of them."So, what did you think of Calvin's mother? Do you think she's someone you could get along with?" Sage couldn't help but pry after venting her frustrations.In her previous life, she never had the chance to meet Calvin's mother, so Sage h
Tiana checked her phone and noticed a message from Wilson."Tiana, I'm at the café we went to last time. Could you come over and meet me?"Sage saw the message as well. "Are you going to meet him?"Mulling it over, Tiana said, "Yeah." Even though she had said everything that needed to be said, she believed it was necessary to tell Wilson once more that their relationship was truly over and that she had no desire to maintain any connection with his family. "Do you want me to go with you?" Sage inquired.Tiana shook her head. "I'll be fine on my own."Wilson wasn't the kind who would pick a fight, nor would he go out of his way to make things difficult for her. After throwing on a jacket, Tiana made her way to the café. When she arrived, he was already waiting for her. "Tiana." Wilson greeted her as soon as he spotted her. She nodded at him and took a seat across from him."I ordered your favorite coffee and cake," he said awkwardly.Tiana looked at the Americano and Black
Tiana continued, "But that's because you don't understand me. I'm stubborn. I'll give my all when I love someone, but once I've made up my mind to stop, I never look back.""Tiana…""There's no need for you to feel guilty. At least I loved you wholeheartedly." Even though it was one-sided, she thought.Tiana took a sip of her coffee. "Stop doing these meaningless things, Wilson. I won't get back together with you, and I don't want anything to do with you. You're a great doctor, but you're not a good husband—""Tiana, I'll buy you gifts, treat your friends to dinner, and accompany you to your aunt's place in the future. You can tell me what else you want, and I'll change!" he said urgently.For someone who never expresses his feelings, it was rare for him to say such things. Tiana chuckled softly. "I don't want anything, and I don't need you to change. There's nothing wrong with you. That's just how you are. "You're reserved, and you have little to no emotional needs. But I nee
Sage was a little surprised to hear Sandy's soft voice. Beside her stood Matilda. Both of them weren't far away and had probably seen her messing around with Shane. Sage felt a little awkward. Considering the relationship between Shane and Ian, she skipped the introductions and walked over to them. "What a coincidence, Madam Matilda. What brings you two to the zoo today?"Matilda smiled warmly. "Sandy wanted to get out and see the baby animals."Sage nodded. "It's rare for Sandy to want to come out. That's a good thing."Then, she turned around and glanced at Shane. "Madam Matilda, my friend and I have some things to do, so we won't be able to join you. I hope you'll enjoy walking around with Sandy. The environment here is great!""Alright," Matilda responded."Sandy, I'll bring some incense to Holcomb Manor in a few days and play hide-and-seek with you then. I have to go now.""Okay." Sandy's eyes noticeably dimmed, but she nodded obediently.Sage's heart ached a little whe