Besides, Sage thought it would be awkward if she refused to meet Leo when he showed up at her


    home. She sighed, not expecting to meet her father-inw before the divorce.


    "If you''re tired, it''s fine. I''ll just let him know you''re taking a nap,”n offered calmly.


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    She secretlymented and reluctantly said, "I''ll change my clothes and join you shortly.”


    Upon spotting Sage,n approached her. "You''re here."


    Leo fixed his eyes on Sage as well. She shed a polite smile and extended a hand to Leo. "Hi, Dad.”


    Leo merely grunted before taking a sip of his tea, leaving Sage feeling embarrassed. Getting along with


    Donald and Linda was a breeze, but the serious Leo was a tough nut to crack.


    Sage couldn''t possibly shoven away in front of Leo, so she settled on the couch with him.


    Leo asked impassively, "Have you been traveling recently?"


    She nodded. "I traveled with my grandpa to meet an old friend of his." “Did you not hear about my


    return to Haldon City?" Leo questioned sternly.


    "Dad, your return isn''t a huge event. It doesn''t concern Sage,”n voiced out before she had a chance


    to respond.


    Leo red at his son. "Was I addressing you? Where are your manners?"n did not look ruffled after


    Leo chided him, but he did not retort either.


    Sage was perplexed by the situation. While this was her first encounter with Leo, he had previously


    shown little interest in their marriage. Why had he suddenly showcased his disapproval?


    Nevertheless, it was true that the Joyners were not on par with the Hobs. Givenn''s standing, he


    could easily find someone better. Sage did not dwell on the matter, thinking that it was normal for Leo


    to dislike her.


    Wanda announced that dinner was ready.n, with his hand around Sage''s waist, headed toward the


    dining hall. Since she didn''t want to offend Leo, she said to him, "After you, Dad."


    Leo shuffled toward the dining hall without a word. Dinner proceeded in silence. Fortunately, Sage had


    eaten some snacks before dinnertime, so she rxed in her chair and picked at her food.


    Seeing that, Leo snapped, "Did nobody teach you table manners?" When she realized that Leo was


    addressing her, Sage froze. While she was well-versed in dining etiquette, she didn''t see the need to


    practice it in thefort of her home.


    "Dad, please stop disciplining us. This is a family dinner. There''s no need for any strict etiquette”n


    defended Sage.


    "This is ridiculous!" Leo mmed his utensils onto the table. n, do you think you can cross the line


    now that you''re living independently?" Sage had heard from Linda about Leo''s hard-handed parenting


    methods. Judging from the exchange today, Leo seemed to be a man of rules.


    “I''m sorry," Sage apologized. She straightened her back to avoid causing a fight between father and


    son.


    "Dad, we''re done with dinner. Please take your time." With that,n grabbed her hand and led her


    upstairs.