Chapter 40 “Good evening, Grandma and everyone,” Ian greeted gracefully. “Ian, you’re truly dutiful.
You alwayse to apany your grandmother, unlike those ungrateful brats in our family who
always say they’re busy as an excuse not to show up!” “No kidding! Can anyone be busier than Ian?
He runs such a huge corporation. and still manages to make time. I think our grandchildren simply find
us bothersome!” “s,n never disappoints. He is both capable and respectful. Mrs. Hob Senior
is blessed!” As he listened to the aunts‘ praises, Ian wore a subtle smile. ncing at Sage, he calmly
said, “You all are too kind. I don’t have much time to be with Grandma regrly. It’s my Sage who
spends more time with her.” Hearing “my Sage”ing from Ian’s mouth made Sage think she was
hearing things. Even during social niceties, he had never addressed her like that before! Sage stared at
Ian while trying to read his face. However, his expression. remained impassive, like nothing happened.
Meanwhile, Linda discreetly observed both of their expressions. She turned to Ian and said, “You’re a
sensible boy. It’s good that you know Sage’s virtues!” “Yes, Sage is a dutiful child as well! And she’s
beautiful. She’s a perfect match for Ian!” The women continued to shower Sage withpliments. In
the midst of the ttering, several other of Ian’s rtives approached him for a talk. Acting like a
considerate husband, Ian turned to Sage and said, “You stay with Grandma for a while; I’ll join you
shortly.” Sage yed along by offering a gracious smile. “Okay.” “Sage and Ian seem to be growing
closer!” one of the aunts from Sage’s family remarked. “Sage, when are you two nning to have
children? Let’s expand the 1/2 family! Grandma, what do you think?” Linda chuckled at that. “No rush.
Sage is still young. When she wants to have children, she will naturally. I’m not that old–fashioned that I
would urge for great -grandchildren!” After a few more light–hearted conversations, Linda expressed
her desire to take a stroll in the garden, and Sage volunteered to apany her. After helping Linda
up, Sage walked with her to the garden. “Sage, it’s been many days since you contacted me. Do you
not want your grandma anymore?” Linda scolded yfully. “Grandma, what are you saying?” Sage
pouted. “I’ve said it before; even if I divorce Ian, you’ll still be my grandma!” Linda yfully tapped
Sage’s head and chided, “A couple should quarrel and make up in bed. Did you eat the corn chowder I
had someone send youst time?” When she recalled thest incident, Sage felt a tingling sensation
on her lips. Grandma, please don’t do that again. We haven’t done anything, and it caused quite a bit of
unpleasantness.” 1 “I “It must be that brat’s fault again!” Linda shook her head in frustration. “Sage, I
can see that Ian is starting to care about you. Aren’t you thinking of changing your mind?” Sage shook
her head. They had just put on a facade for the elders. She said in a serious tone, “Grandma, I know
you suggested postponing the divorce until after your birthday to give us some time to cool off. But we
don’t need it. “I insisted on this marriage. No matter how much time passes,n won’t change his views
on me. I don’t want to tie him down anymore either.” Linda held Sage’s hand and responded earnestly,
“Sage, Ian has always been a determined person. If he truly didn’t want to marry you, I can’t have
forced him in the first ce.” Chapter 41 Sage picked out the meaning behind Linda’s words, yet she
refused to deceive herself. “Linda, you don’t have tofort me. I’m well aware of Ian’s attitude.”
Leaving aside the fact that Ian still despised her, she couldn’t allow herself to harbor illusions about him
any longer, even if there were a genuine change in his feelings. She did not want to interfere with the
tacit understanding and emotions between him and Ivy again in this lifetime. When she saw Sage’s
determined expression, Linda refrained from further persuasion. Clearly, Sage had experienced
enough heartache and disappointment to make such a resolute decision. Linda only hoped that Ian
would quickly realize the truth and mend Sage’s heart. In the leisure area of the private room, a group
of women discussed their children. “My son’s birthday is approaching, and he mentioned that
Gentlemen’s Style’s high–end clothes are good. The store sent me a link with several styles; could you
all take a look for me?” One of them pulled out a tablet, and everyone leaned in to see. Ian happened
to pass by and nced at the screen. “Ian, you have great taste in fashion. Could you help me
decide?” the woman asked. When everyone expected Ián to decline, he surprised them by picking up
the tablet. He browsed through the new arrivals on the homepage and then checked. the price range.
Ultimately, he filtered the selection under 30 grand and chose a ready–made suit. priced at 28,800
dors. It was a rather casual ck suit. “Ian, I may not be as wealthy as you, but I can afford more
than that,” the 1/3 woman said with a smile. Jan chuckled and returned to the homepage. He pointed at
a custom–made suit worth a million dors. “This one looks good to me.” “Oh, indeed! It’s elegant and
stylish. Come and take a look, everyone!” As the women gathered, fan handed back the tablet andBelonging ? N?velDram/a.Org.
walked toward the garden outside. At this moment, Linda was seated on a wooden chair while Sage
was taking photos of her. “Maintain that smile. Perfect! Grandma, you look beautiful as always!” Linda
beamed at thepliment. She cooperated with Sage by tilting her head left and right in various
poses. Ian always knew that Sage was good at winning Linda’s favor. He had thought it was through
sweet talk and ttery, but now it seemed he had underestimated her. Despite Sage’s usual irrational
behavior, her sincerity toward Linda was undeniable. “Ian, why are you standing there? Come and take
photos with us!” Linda spotted him and called out. Sage also turned toward Jan. Her bright smile faded
a little upon seeing him. However, she quickly ignored him and continued taking photos of Linda.
Feeling a twinge of dissatisfaction, Ian noticed that Sage’s attitude toward him had worsenedtely. In
the past, even without Linda’s prompting, she would joyfully run toward him and be eager to share the
photos she had taken. He had even given her a ck card for her shopping spree. Why was she still
acting so strangely? “Why do women hold onto grudges?” Ian felt frustrated and sent a message to
Calvin Luther, who imed to understand women best. Calvin replied almost instantly, “Who? What
kind of woman is she? Ian, are you. looking for a side chick?” +15 BONUS Ian couldn’t be bothered to
entertain Calvin’s nonsense and approached Linda. Linda called Sage over and instructedn to take
pictures. “Go, take some beautiful shots for me and Sage.” Ian took the camera and snapped a few
shots. Linda then said, “Sage, the scenery there is beautiful. Stand there and let Ian take a photo of
you.”