A Farewell After Being Reborn
Chapter 41

Chapter 40 “Good evening, Grandma and everyone,” Ian greeted gracefully. “Ian, you’re truly dutiful.You always come to accompany your grandmother, unlike those ungrateful brats in our family whoalways say they’re busy as an excuse not to show up!” “No kidding! Can anyone be busier than Ian?He runs such a huge corporation. and still manages to make time. I think our grandchildren simply replaceus bothersome!” “Alas, lan never disappoints. He is both capable and respectful. Mrs. Holcomb Senioris blessed!” As he listened to the aunts‘ praises, Ian wore a subtle smile. Glancing at Sage, he calmlysaid, “You all are too kind. I don’t have much time to be with Grandma regularly. It’s my Sage whospends more time with her.” Hearing “my Sage” coming from Ian’s mouth made Sage think she washearing things. Even during social niceties, he had never addressed her like that before! Sage stared atIan while trying to read his face. However, his expression. remained impassive, like nothing happened.Meanwhile, Linda discreetly observed both of their expressions. She turned to Ian and said, “You’re asensible boy. It’s good that you know Sage’s virtues!” “Yes, Sage is a dutiful child as well! And she’sbeautiful. She’s a perfect match for Ian!” The women continued to shower Sage with compliments. Inthe midst of the flattering, several other of Ian’s relatives approached him for a talk. Acting like aconsiderate husband, Ian turned to Sage and said, “You stay with Grandma for a while; I’ll join youshortly.” Sage played along by offering a gracious smile. “Okay.” “Sage and Ian seem to be growingcloser!” one of the aunts from Sage’s family remarked. “Sage, when are you two planning to havechildren? Let’s expand the 1/2 family! Grandma, what do you think?” Linda chuckled at that. “No rush.Sage is still young. When she wants to have children, she will naturally. I’m not that old–fashioned that Iwould urge for great -grandchildren!” After a few more light–hearted conversations, Linda expressedher desire to take a stroll in the garden, and Sage volunteered to accompany her. After helping Lindaup, Sage walked with her to the garden. “Sage, it’s been many days since you contacted me. Do younot want your grandma anymore?” Linda scolded playfully. “Grandma, what are you saying?” Sagepouted. “I’ve said it before; even if I divorce Ian, you’ll still be my grandma!” Linda playfully tappedSage’s head and chided, “A couple should quarrel and make up in bed. Did you eat the corn chowder Ihad someone send you last time?” When she recalled the last incident, Sage felt a tingling sensation

on her lips. Grandma, please don’t do that again. We haven’t done anything, and it caused quite a bit ofunpleasantness.” 1 “I “It must be that brat’s fault again!” Linda shook her head in frustration. “Sage, Ican see that Ian is starting to care about you. Aren’t you thinking of changing your mind?” Sage shookher head. They had just put on a facade for the elders. She said in a serious tone, “Grandma, I knowyou suggested postponing the divorce until after your birthday to give us some time to cool off. But wedon’t need it. “I insisted on this marriage. No matter how much time passes, lan won’t change his viewson me. I don’t want to tie him down anymore either.” Linda held Sage’s hand and responded earnestly,“Sage, Ian has always been a determined person. If he truly didn’t want to marry you, I can’t haveforced him in the first place.” Chapter 41 Sage picked out the meaning behind Linda’s words, yet sherefused to deceive herself. “Linda, you don’t have to comfort me. I’m well aware of Ian’s attitude.”Leaving aside the fact that Ian still despised her, she couldn’t allow herself to harbor illusions about himany longer, even if there were a genuine change in his feelings. She did not want to interfere with thetacit understanding and emotions between him and Ivy again in this lifetime. When she saw Sage’sdetermined expression, Linda refrained from further persuasion. Clearly, Sage had experiencedenough heartache and disappointment to make such a resolute decision. Linda only hoped that Ianwould quickly realize the truth and mend Sage’s heart. In the leisure area of the private room, a groupof women discussed their children. “My son’s birthday is approaching, and he mentioned thatGentlemen’s Style’s high–end clothes are good. The store sent me a link with several styles; could youall take a look for me?” One of them pulled out a tablet, and everyone leaned in to see. Ian happenedto pass by and glanced at the screen. “Ian, you have great taste in fashion. Could you help medecide?” the woman asked. When everyone expected Ián to decline, he surprised them by picking upthe tablet. He browsed through the new arrivals on the homepage and then checked. the price range.Ultimately, he filtered the selection under 30 grand and chose a ready–made suit. priced at 28,800dollars. It was a rather casual black suit. “Ian, I may not be as wealthy as you, but I can afford morethan that,” the 1/3 woman said with a smile. Jan chuckled and returned to the homepage. He pointed ata custom–made suit worth a million dollars. “This one looks good to me.” “Oh, indeed! It’s elegant andstylish. Come and take a look, everyone!” As the women gathered, fan handed back the tablet and

walked toward the garden outside. At this moment, Linda was seated on a wooden chair while Sagewas taking photos of her. “Maintain that smile. Perfect! Grandma, you look beautiful as always!” Lindabeamed at the compliment. She cooperated with Sage by tilting her head left and right in variousposes. Ian always knew that Sage was good at winning Linda’s favor. He had thought it was throughsweet talk and flattery, but now it seemed he had underestimated her. Despite Sage’s usual irrationalbehavior, her sincerity toward Linda was undeniable. “Ian, why are you standing there? Come and takephotos with us!” Linda spotted him and called out. Sage also turned toward Jan. Her bright smile fadeda little upon seeing him. However, she quickly ignored him and continued taking photos of Linda.Feeling a twinge of dissatisfaction, Ian noticed that Sage’s attitude toward him had worsened lately. Inthe past, even without Linda’s prompting, she would joyfully run toward him and be eager to share thephotos she had taken. He had even given her a black card for her shopping spree. Why was she stillacting so strangely? “Why do women hold onto grudges?” Ian felt frustrated and sent a message toCalvin Luther, who claimed to understand women best. Calvin replied almost instantly, “Who? Whatkind of woman is she? Ian, are you. looking for a side chick?” +15 BONUS Ian couldn’t be bothered toentertain Calvin’s nonsense and approached Linda. Linda called Sage over and instructed lan to takepictures. “Go, take some beautiful shots for me and Sage.” Ian took the camera and snapped a fewshots. Linda then said, “Sage, the scenery there is beautiful. Stand there and let Ian take a photo ofyou.”