Thomas was reluctant to bid goodbye to Donald and Sage after learning that were leaving Colville in the afternoon. After a short chat, Sage and Zachary left the room to offer some privacy to the two old friends.
Zachary said apologetically, "I was too busy to bring you and Donald around Colville over the past few days."
Sage replied with a smile, "It's alright. We'll visit again and have more fun when Thomas gets better."
Zachary nodded. "Of course." Despite that, both of them were acutely aware that Thomas would never recover.
"Life is unpredictable. I regret going abroad instead of spending two more years with Grandpa at home," he lamented.
In Sage's past life, she did not accompany Donald to Colville. Hence, she was in the dark about Thomas' health condition.
She comforted Zachary, "Don't be too hard on yourself. You couldn't foresee Thomas falling sick."
"Sage, you've grown up. You are more sensible and mature now. Look, you're even consoling me," he teased.
She deliberately poked fun at him, "Why? Was I really that childish back then?"
While they were chatting and joking around, Sage spotted the tall and slender Ian approaching them from the other end of the corridor with a fruit basket in hand.
Ian had changed into a light blue shirt, paired with a black tailored blazer. He seemed more energetic than before, although he was wearing his usual haughty expression.
Sage was surprised. Wasn't he resting at the hotel? What brought him to the hospital?
Zachary followed her gaze and noticed Ian. He asked, "That must be your husband then?"
Sage sounded surprised. "How did you know?"
Zachary explained, "I once heard his name from Grandpa. I also had the honor of reading a business interview featuring him."
As he was speaking, Ian had gone up to them. Sage turned to him and questioned, "Why are you here?"
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