The driver thought he had misheard, but lan’s deep voice was
unmistakable. The driver questioned, “Mr. Holcomb, are you asking me
a question?” lan fell silent.The driver mustered the courage to reply. “Well, my wife has the final
say in my household. She’ll take care of any emergency, so I have
nothing to worry about.”Knowing that the driver misunderstood his question, lan did not bother
to explain further. The doctor who treated Sage had come to a hasty
conclusion without understanding the situation they were in when Sage
got hurt.Besides, this was not the first time Sage had faced off against Ivy. lan
believed that he’d only embolden Sage if he unreasonably sided with
her.Moreover, he had no idea that Sage was hurt. When he attempted to
learn about the details, Sage was long gone and uncontactable.
Therefore, he didn’t think he had mishandled the situation. If Sage
insisted on traveling to Colville with Donald out of spite, he had no
choice but to let her be.Although lan somewhat managed to convince himself, he felt troubled
when he recalled the mocking expression on Sage’s face.After lunch, Sage and Donald arrived at the airport with Dexter. Since
she couldn’t possibly share a room with Donald, and she was clueless
about the exact time and place of Donald’s accident in the past life, she
requested Dexter to tag along just to be safe.After getting their boarding passes, the trio headed to the business
class lounge to rest. Sage’s phone rang while Donald and Dexter were
chatting with each other.She checked her phone and was surprised that it was Linda who had
called. Why would Linda call her at this time? She answered the call
and asked, “Grandma, what’s the matter?”Linda replied, “Sage, lan’s dad is flying home today. Didn’t you promise
me to join us for dinner at Holcomb Manor?”Sage smacked herself on the head. She had completely forgotten
about the promise. lan had not brought up the matter earlier in the
morning. But even if he had, she wouldn’t have altered her travel plans
for the dinner anyway.”Grandma, I’m so sorry. I’m accompanying my grandpa on a trip to visit
his old friend at Colville. I won’t be around for a few days, so I can’t
have dinner with you tonight,” Sage explained apologetically.Then, she added, “When is Mr. Holcomb Senior coming home? I’ll call
him to apologize.”“There’s no need to apologize to Leo. I didn’t invite you to dinner
because of him. It was because I wanted to meet you!”Hearing that, Sage was further riddled with guilt. Not only did she fail to
make the mille crepe cake for Linda, but she also stood Linda up. She
felt like a bad granddaughter-in-law.Ads by Netpub”Sage, did lan upset you? Why would you suddenly travel to Colville?”
Linda questioned.Sage quickly de up a white lie. “Grandma, my grandpa is old. I’m too
worried to send him on a trip alone, so I decided to go with him. But
don’t worry! I’ll be back before your birthday, and I’ll make sure you
have a good one!”Linda instantly sensed Sage’s reluctance to bring up lan. The young
couple must have gotten into a fight again.Yesterday, she received news that lan had brought Sage to the team-
building event. They looked lovey-dovey in front of everyone, and their
interactions were captured in photos as well. It did not make sense for
Sage to suddenly depart for Colville the next day.Linda mistakenly thought that the couple’s relationship had improved
ever since she transferred the housekeeper away, but the improvement
didn’t last long.”Sage, you know I want more than for you to celebrate my birthday with
me,” Linda confessed.Sage understood Linda’s intentions, but she could not fulfill Linda’s
expectations. She apologized hurriedly. “Grandma, I’m sorry.””Silly child. I know it’s not your fault.” Since Linda couldn’t possibly stop
Sage from boarding the plane, she requested that Sage return from
Colville two days earlier than scheduled.She informed Sage that she wouldn’t throw a grand birthday
celebration, but she would like Sage to help with the venue decorations
because many family and friends would be in attendance.Feeling guilty, Sage agreed to Linda’s request. “Sure. I’ll let you know
when I’m back.”
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