A Farewell After Being Reborn novel (Sage and Ian) novel Chapter 6

“The Holcomb family isn’t poor enough to make you leave this marriage without a penny to your name,” Ian said in response to Sage’s confusion. “I’ll have Terry draw up another agreement so that you receive appropriate compensation.” 

“That’s not necessary,” Sage said firmly. “I didn’t marry you for your money.” 

It wasn’t like she was short on cash. Setting aside the fact that her grandfather had left her some shares, she was plenty capable of earning her own money. She’d only been so insistent on marrying Ian because she’d lost her mind and wanted to chase after her so-called love. 

“I don’t care what you want to get out of this,” Ian said domineeringly. “I’m still going to draw up the agreement based on my terms so that things don’t look too ugly.” 

Oh. So, he was afraid of being humiliated if people were to hear about him allowing his ex-wife to leave without a penny to her name. 

Sage gave up on arguing with him. “Whatever. You decide. I’ll see you at City Hall tomorrow morning.” 

With that, she backed away and shut the door. She continued packing her things. 

Ian stood outside the room with a frown. Had she really stopped him just to talk about the divorce? She’d shut the door without hesitation once they were done talking about the agreement. She hadn’t even bothered to say another word. 

In the past, when he returned home, Sage would circle him and chatter away like a sparrow. One minute, she’d ask him to accompany her on a stroll. In the next, she would ask him to enjoy the flowers with her. She also liked using all sorts of excuses to hang around him when he was working. 

If only she’d been this quiet and sensible throughout their marriage, he wouldn’t despise the thought of coming home so much. 

Nevertheless, it didn’t matter what she was plotting. As long as she could genuinely agree to a divorce tomorrow, he’d have one less burden off his shoulders. 

… 

“Ian, I only want to go to my grandfather’s grave. I’ll only be out for a day! I swear with my life that I won’t ruin your and Ivy’s wedding! If you don’t believe me, I can do whatever you want!” 

“You’ll never change, Sage! Since you have a death wish, you should just go to hell. I won’t give you yet another chance to harm Ivy!” 

Ian’s gaze was cold and filled with hatred as he watched Sage stab herself in the heart. Warm blood gushed out and slowly became cold … 

Sage woke up with a scream. She shot up in bed. As she looked around at the familiar yet strange surroundings, she sighed in relief. 

It had been a few days since she’d been reborn, but she still couldn’t stop dreaming about the events of her previous life. The torment and despair she’d experienced prior to her death were smothering. No matter what, she swore not to end up like that anymore. 

With that thought, Sage got out of bed. She freshened up before leaving the house and heading to City Hall. It wasn’t 9:00 am yet, so City Hall had yet to open. Ian had yet to arrive, too.