"I was only gone for three years. It's not like I lost my memories, why would I not remember?"Sage was gentle when she dealt with Leah. "I don't have a lot of strengths, but I do have a good memory. I remember those who are good to me, as well as those who have done me wrong. I've never forgotten how it was when we lived together and I probably will not forget the days to come." She continued, "Those who treat me well, I'll be sure to treat them well; those who did me wrong, I'll be sure that they get what they deserve."Leah felt her chest tighten. It was as if Sage had somehow known about the conversation between Yeva and herself. Leah was not a fool. Judging from Sage's cold and distant attitude, as well as her words, Leah was able to guess a thing or two.Compared to her, Sage was observant. Yeva's plan had been obvious when she had contacted Leah and asked her to move into Rosa Garden after years of silence. "I know. You've always been clear on where you stand. The world t
The door was not closed all the way. It was as if Sage had purposely left it open for her.Entering Sage's room, Leah said softly, "Sage, are you still awake?""Yeah."Closing the book in her hands, Sage sat upright, straightening her back, and looked at Leah. "Anything? Come on inside."Leah, dressed in her cotton nightgown that looked thread worn from overwashing, walked over to Sage. Leah felt restrained as she took careful steps across the expensive carpet as she did not wish to dirty it."Come, sit here," Sage said to Leah. She handed her a shawl. "I don't usually switch on the heater, so it might be cold for you here. Take this and wrap it around yourself. I don't want you to catch a cold.""Thank you."Leah thanked Sage politely and sat upright in the chair with her hands placed on her knees as both her legs were pressed against one another.Sage could not help but chuckle at the sight of Leah's careful behavior.Three years ago, she had learned from Leah how to behave
"I am aware," Sage replied, showing no signs of surprise.In shock, Leah's eyes widened. "You knew about it?"Sage scoffed, "Her petty tricks are written all over her face."Taken aback, Leah stared at Sage who looked calm and composed as she strategized. As if she suddenly realized something, Leah asked, "So you already guessed that I'd come to find you, right?""You're way smarter than her. Of course, you'd know right away who's the one you can rely on."Sage added, "Although I look frail, I’m reliable."Leah could not help but laugh. "I am forsaking the darkside for the light.""Mm, sounds about right."Sage pinched Leah's cheek softly and smiled ruefully. "Your face used to be so chubby back then, but look at you now, all skin and bones.""Don't you know that being thin is the new black these days? My friends are jealous of my small face."Sage shook her head. "It doesn't matter whether you're thin or chubby, as long as you're healthy. Starting from tomorrow, we'll make s
A night had passed just like that.Yeva felt a piercing pain in her hand the moment she woke up. Knitting her brows into a frown, Yeva cursed at Sage nastily again.Going downstairs, she noticed that both Sage and Leah were already having breakfast, and the both of them were chuckling while talking, looking as if they were on fairly good terms with each other.Yeva opened her eyes wide and froze as she thought to herself: 'What the hell is going on?''It's only been one night, and Leah has managed to get Sage's trust? What possibly did I miss?'"Good morning, Sage."In an attempt to get attention, Yeva greeted Sage politely.Sage simply glanced at her. Leah, who was sitting opposite Sage, also greeted Yeva, "Morning, Yeva.""Morning to you, too," With a smile on her face, Yeva sat down next to Leah. Studying the looks on their faces, she asked carefully, "What were you guys talking about? You look so happy."Sage continued eating and did not say anything.Leah took a look at
Feeling horrified, Yeva shot her eyes wide open. Leah too looked at her in a daze, "How did you know?""You can get everything from the internet these days."Gnawing on her lips, Yeva retorted, "If I can't go to Jewel Norah, then let me work at Norah Entertainment. Even though I don't know anything, I’m pretty. Plus, I know quite a lot of artists.""By artists, you meant Minnie and the rest of the girls from Starship Entertainment? They were kicked out of the industry for insulting someone. The entertainment industry is also complicated for someone like you. With that dumb brain of yours, you won't be able to stay long.""What did you say? They were kicked out?"Yeva was startled by the news so much that she missed Sage's insult at her. Still in shock, she asked, "Who did Minnie offended?"Sage uttered lightly. "Me."Yeva was rendered speechless.After breakfast, Sage and Leah left the dining table. Neither of them bothered to take another look at Yeva who was still shocked by
On the other end of the phone, Yoel was still rambling on.Sage felt anger ripple through her and rage throbbing in her like a heartbeat. Tightening the grip on the phone, she seethed, "Go f*ck yourself!"She then ended the call.Seeing how Sage's face was overcast, Leah was startled but soon got worried about her. "What's wrong, Sage?"As soon as she ended the call, her phone rang again but this time, there was no caller ID and a string of numbers that Sage was ever so familiar with.Clenching the phone in her hand tightly, Sage felt the situation ridiculous.If she was right, this was the first time Jace had actually called her first.Letting out a sigh to calm herself, Sage answered his call.As soon as the call was connected, Sage heard that deep and husky voice of his. "Hey."He sounded as if he had just woken up.Indeed, Jace had spent a night in the car, and he had just woken up.He wanted to call Sage last night, but it was already too late in the night, and he did n
"I'm in a rush. Let's just cut to the chase."Compared to him, Sage seemed to have the demeanor of a business tycoon. Dressed in a formal orange suit, she looked elegant and sophisticated.But for some reason, there was a cold vibe surrounding her."Okay," Jace had always been a direct person, and he disliked people who were long-winded, either. Since Sage had asked him to cut to the chase, he asked bluntly, "Are you the girl who was kidnapped ten years ago at Cloud Forest?"Sage felt her chest tighten and felt a knot in her stomach. She thought that she had mentally prepared herself, but the moment he threw this question, her mind was immediately flooded by the flashbacks.Forcing herself to meet his gaze, she replied, "Yes. You were the one who saved me."Jace felt as if someone was tugging at his heartstrings.Even though he knew the answer, but when Sage admitted it herself, he was still startled. Meeting Sage's gaze, he felt something bubbling inside of him.Jace thought t
When Sage said those words with no emotions on her face, Jace felt as if his heart had stopped beating.He finally understood how it felt like to be disappointed and heartbroken.It was not because he had never experienced a breakup.Back then when Sienna wanted to break up with him, he remembered being angry at her for not being able to trust him.After that, Jace had chosen to believe that relationships were fragile and that was why he closed himself off to everyone else.Later, Sage showed up when he was at the worst of his health and temper. He remembered that he did not even give her a smile or even praised her.Now that he thought about it, Sage would never have stayed this long by his side if it was not because of her feelings for him."I'm sorry," Jace apologized to her again, "I've ruined everything for you."Sage pulled into a slight smile and said, "You don't have to be sorry for not having feelings for me.""I…" Before Jace could finish his sentence, Sage cut him