A Farewell After Being Reborn novel (Sage and Ian) novel Chapter 2

Sage laughed silently. She was his wife, yet he treated her worse than he did an outsider. 

But before she could say anything, Ivy said, “Don’t be so fierce toward Sage, Ian.” 

She turned to Sage and explained, “Ian didn’t drop by just to celebrate my birthday, Sage. It’s just that my father invited him over for a meal because he hadn’t seen Ian in ages. 

“I didn’t expect you to get the wrong idea about this and even get hurt. I feel terrible, which is why I came over to explain the situation to you. Please, don’t be mad at Ian anymore. This is all my fault.” 

Ivy’s tone was soft and gentle, as was her smile. Her apology also sounded earnest. 

Sage could still remember how Ivy had also followed Ian home in her previous life. She’d given her the same explanation. But at the time, they’d been in the bedroom. 

Sage had listened to Ivy’s explanation but had been enraged to see them looking so perfect standing side by side. In a fit of rage, she’d screamed at Ivy to get lost and had grabbed a vase from the bedside table and flung it at Ivy. 

The vase had hit Ivy in the head, making her bleed and faint. Ian had been furious. He’d immediately lifted Ivy into his arms and taken her to the hospital. Then, he’d stayed there to take care of her for a few days. 

From that day onward, they grew closer to each other … 

The words that had enraged Sage in her previous life no longer affected her in this life. She even smiled nonchalantly. “Thanks for explaining everything to me, Ms. Shekdotter. I’m not mad. Your father wanted to have a meal with Ian, right? You guys should get going. Don’t keep him waiting!” 

Ivy was taken aback, obviously not expecting Sage to react like that. 

Even Ian frowned. What was she playing at now? She wasn’t kicking up a fuss despite him reprimanding her. She was even telling him and Ivy to go have a meal together. Just two hours earlier, she’d jumped off the balcony because she’d failed to force him to return home. 

Did she think she could win his heart by pretending to back down? 

Now that Ian understood what Sage was up to, he sneered. Then, he turned to Ivy and said, “Since she’s given the green light, let’s go.” 

With that, he turned and left without another look back. Ivy hesitated, told Sage to rest well, and ran after Ian. 

Wanda was worried when she saw this. “Mrs. Holcomb, you can’t let Mr. Holcomb leave with Ms. Shekdotter no matter how mad you are …”