A Farewell After Being Reborn

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 who always 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 find us 

bothersome!” 

“Alas, lan never disappoints. He is both capable and respectful. Mrs. Holcomb 

Senior is blessed!” 

As he listened to the aunts‘ praises, Ian wore a subtle smile. Glancing at Sage, he calmly said, “You all are too kind. I don’t have much time to be with Grandma regularly. It’s my Sage who spends more time with her.” 

Hearing “my Sage” coming from Ian’s mouth made Sage think she was hearing things. Even during social niceties, he had never addressed her like that before! 

Sage stared at Ian 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 a sensible boy. It’s good that you know Sage’s virtues!” 

“Yes, Sage is a dutiful child as well! And she’s beautiful. She’s a perfect match for Ian!” 

The women continued to shower Sage with compliments. In the midst of the flattering, several other of Ian’s relatives approached him for a talk. 

Acting like a considerate husband, Ian turned to Sage and said, “You stay with Grandma for a while; I’ll join you shortly.” 

Sage played along by offering a gracious smile. “Okay.” 

“Sage and Ian seem to be growing closer!” one of the aunts from Sage’s family remarked. “Sage, when are you two planning to have children? Let’s expand the 

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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 I would urge for great -grandchildren!” 

After a few more light–hearted conversations, Linda expressed her desire to take a stroll in the garden, and Sage volunteered to accompany her. 

After helping Linda up, Sage walked with her to the garden. 

“Sage, it’s been many days since you contacted me. Do you not want your grandma anymore?” Linda scolded playfully. 

“Grandma, what are you saying?” Sage pouted. “I’ve said it before; even if I divorce Ian, you’ll still be my grandma!” 

Linda playfully tapped Sage’s head and chided, “A couple should quarrel and make up in bed. Did you eat the corn chowder I had 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 of unpleasantness.” 

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“It must be that brat’s fault again!” Linda shook her head in frustration. “Sage, I can see that Ian is starting to care about you. Aren’t you thinking of changing your mind?” 

Sage shook her head. They had just put on a facade for the elders. 

She said in a serious tone, “Grandma, I know you suggested postponing the divorce until after your birthday to give us some time to cool off. But we don’t 

need it. 

“I insisted on this marriage. No matter how much time passes, lan won’t change his views on 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 have forced him in the first place.” 

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