Thomas was reluctant to bid goodbye to Donald and Sage after learning that were leaving Colville in


    the afternoon. After a short chat, Sage and Zachary left the room to offer some privacy to the two old


    friends.


    Zachary said apologetically, “I was too busy to bring you and Donald around Colville over the past few


    days."


    Sage replied with a smile, "It''s alright. We''ll visit again and have more fun when Thomas gets better.”


    Zachary nodded. "Of course." Despite that, both of them were acutely aware that Thomas would never


    recover.


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    “Life is unpredictable. I regret going abroad instead of spending two more years with Grandpa at


    home," hemented.


    In Sage''s past life, she did not apany Donald to Colville. Hence, she was in the dark about


    Thomas" health condition.


    Sheforted Zachary, "Don''t be too hard on yourself. You couldn''t foresee Thomas falling sick.”


    "Sage, you''ve grown up. You are more sensible and mature now. Look, you''re even consoling me," he


    teased.


    She deliberately poked fun at him, "Why? Was I really that childish back then?"


    While they were chatting and joking around, Sage spotted the tall and slendern approaching them


    from the other end of the corridor with a fruit basket in hand.


    Sage was surprised. Wasn''t he resting at the hotel? What brought him to the hospital?


    Zachary followed her gaze and noticedn. He asked, "That must be your husband then?"


    Sage sounded surprised. "How did you know?"


    Zachary exined, "I once heard his name from Grandpa. I also had the honor of reading a business


    interview featuring him."


    As he was speaking,n had gone up to them. Sage turned to him and questioned, "Why are you


    here?"


    "I called Grandpa. He said you were at the hospital, so I dropped by to visit his friend Thomas as well."


    Turning to Zachary, he asked, "And you are?"


    Sage introduced, "He''s Zachary Brent, Thomas’ grandson.”


    Zachary extended a handshake. "Mr. Hob, I appreciate your kind gesture.”


    They exchanged a handshake, after which Zachary led them into Thomas'' room. There, Donald


    introducedn to Thomas. "This is my grandson-inw."


    "What a fine young man!" Thomasplimentedn. “Isn''t Sage head over heels for him? She''s


    fortunate to marry a man she loves."


    Sage felt awkward. It appeared that everyone knew about her history of pursuingn.


    She shot him a bewildered look, thinking, "Wow. It seems like he really puts in the effort to uphold his


    image. How could he spew such nonsense?"


    "Haha. Of course! Sage is pretty and thoughtful. Her husband is a lucky man," Thomas remarked with


    a smile.


    After exchanging some pleasantries, Donald said his farewell to Thomas since it was gettingte.


    Although Donald and Thomas were smiling, Sage noticed the tears in their eyes.


    Zachary saw the visitors to their car. He reminded Sage, "Sage,e visit again with Donald when


    you''re free."


    "Will do." She waved at him. "Bye, Zack!"


    After having lunch at the hotel, they made their way back to Haldon City. Sage andn sent Donald and


    Dexter home before returning to Sris Estate.


    On the way back, Sage called Linda and promised to visit the Hob Manor the next day. Then, she


    proceeded to enjoy some shut-eye. Suddenly,n broke the silence. "Are you close with Zachary


    Brent?"