A Farewell After Being Reborn novel Chapter 271

"Mr. Holcomb," Ivy interjected, "Ian is just worried that you'll be upset with Sag. It was just a slip of the tongue. Please don't be mad at him for that."

"Ivy, why are you speaking up for them? I heard from your father that you've been through a lot because of Sage. Don't you hold a grudge against her?" Leo inquired.

Ivy glanced at Ian, who remained stoic, and told the truth, "It was tough at the time, but I know that Sage cares a lot about Ian. Plus, her family spoiled her when she was growing up, so she can be impulsive. So I won't hold it against her."

"Look at you! You can't even control your wife. I can't believe you would let her stir up trouble everywhere and cause Ivy so much pain! Why can't you act like a man?" Leo reprimanded his son.

Ian retorted calmly, "Well if you're so manly, why are you always so lonely?"

"Ian!" Leo fumed.

"Excuse me." Ian walked into the house.

The smile on Ivy's face faded as she watched Ian walk away. Even though Sage hid it well, she noticed her awkward gait and the overly thick foundation on her neck. It was clear that things had veered off its original course again.

"Is this all you've achieved after being back in the country for so long?" Leo asked coldly.

Ivy turned back to Leo and looked at him apologetically. "My apologies, Mr. Holcomb. I want to be with Ian, but I can't rush things and risk him growing tired of me."

"I supported you when you wanted to return to Haldon and join Holcomb Corporation. How do you expect me to invest in your projects when you can't even win Ian's heart?" Leo was very displeased.

"You're right, Mr. Holcomb. I am incompetent. I'm very grateful for your support in matters regarding Ian. I shouldn't have asked you to come back for such trivial matters, but I'm genuinely out of options right now."

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Meanwhile, Sage found Linda in the living room, where Josephine was massaging her shoulders. "Happy birthday, Grandma! I wish you all the happiness in the world and a long, long life. May you grow younger with each passing year," Sage said as she approached Linda.

"Aww, that's so sweet of you." Linda patted her hand and asked with concern, "Why did you suddenly feel unwell last night? You didn't even make it to your grandfather's place."

Sage started massaging the elderly woman's shoulders after asking Josephine to take a break. "My stomach was acting up when I was halfway there, so I decided to go to the hospital."

Sage followed Ian's advice and continued, "I feel completely fine now after resting for a night."

"That's good to hear. You have no idea how anxious Ian looked when he left last night. He scared me. I thought something had happened to you," Linda said.