A Farewell After Being Reborn novel Chapter 218

Sage lowered her head and noticed a bruise on Ian's waist. He must've gotten it from bumping into the corner of the table when he carried her out of the bar.

She didn't think much of it when Calvin mentioned it the other day. But looking at it now, the bruise stood out starkly against Ian's fair skin. Sage could only imagine how painful it must've been at the time.

"If you feel bad about it, why don't you apply the ointment for me tonight?" Ian suggested.

However, Sage, who was sporting a look of concern just a moment ago, immediately rolled her eyes at him. "Dream on." He was rendered speechless.

The food was in the form of a buffet. Sage reluctantly accepted Ian's offer to carry the plates while she chose the food. Their 'loving' behavior attracted a lot of attention.

Everyone in Holcomb Corporation would undoubtedly know how deeply in love she and Ian were after that day.

Tiana and Calvin returned with several stacks of barbecue after Ian and Sage sat down at the table with their food.

"I'm starving! Soaking in the hot springs sure makes you hungry!" Tiana exclaimed as she handed Sage two enormous grilled prawns. "I got you your favorites. Aren't I considerate?"

Sage was well aware that she was attempting to make amends for what had happened earlier, so she glared at Tiana. "Mhm, you are oh so considerate. Thank you!"

"Don't mention it. Let's eat!" Tiana immediately started gnawing on a drumstick.

Peeling shrimp was a bit of a chore, so Sage decided to go for a drumstick instead. After all, it was just as delicious and didn't need to be peeled.

"Mrs. Holcomb, I thought Ms. Ford said you loved grilled shrimp the most. Why aren't you eating them?" Calvin asked.

Sage took a bite of the drumstick and mumbled, "I'm too lazy to peel the shrimp."

Tiana chuckled. "Oh, she's the kind of person who finds it troublesome to peel the shrimp for herself, but she would gladly peel a whole plateful for a certain someone."

Sage glared at Tiana. "Oh, hush it you."

All of a sudden, Ian remembered that whenever he had gone home for dinner in the past, the shrimp on the plate had always been peeled. The shrimp were always arranged around the plate with decorative flowers and a small dish of condiments in the center. It looked like a work of art.

He then winked at Ian. The latter calmly took the shrimp and brought it to Sage's mouth. Tiana and Calvin were both staring at her at that moment.

Sage had a feeling that they wouldn't be able to suppress their smiles if she continued to act coy. So, she opened her mouth and took a bite of the shrimp.

"Is it sweet?" Tiana asked.

Sage gave her a light kick under the table. "Why don't you have one and find out?"

"Oh, no. I couldn't possibly eat anymore. I'm so full just from looking at you guys," Tiana teased.

"Keep going, Ian. I'm thoroughly enjoying the show," Calvin chimed in. Tiana burst out laughing.

Ivy happened to see Ian feeding Sage when she walked over to the buffet area. It was obvious that he was indulging her, even though he was doing it begrudgingly.

Suppressing the emotions bubbling in her heart, she approached the group, who were having a good time and said, "Hi, Ian, Mrs. Holcomb, and Mr. Luther. Would you mind if I joined you?"