“I don''t have much feelings for Sage, only guilt for neglecting her as a husband. Without a divorce, I


    would y the role of a husband better. But if she wants a divorce, I''ll sign the papers,”n exined


    calmly. "As for reconciling... I don''t think that''ll happen.”


    Hearing that, Linda put away her walking stick and let out a helpless sigh.n was perfect in every way


    except for his hubris. His life had always been smooth sailing, and he rarely ran into any setbacks.


    Hence, he had assumed that he could have everything he wanted in life.


    Even if he realized that he had developed feelings for Sage, he wouldn''t admit it out of pride. He might


    even attribute such sentiments to the natural male instincts ofpetitiveness and possessiveness.


    Furthermore, he seemed oblivious to the concept of sacrifice, as Sage had always been the one


    making sacrifices in their rtionship.


    Linda decided to letn learn from his mistakes so that he would learn he wasn''t invincible. "Very well. I


    shall stay out of your matters then." She dismissively ushered him out. "Now get out. I don''t want to see


    you."


    Later that evening, Sage apanied Linda for a stroll around thewn of Hob Manor, a vast


    estate with picturesque surroundings. While the backyard had its own charm, the frontwn was


    equally impressive. Since the birthday party would take ce on the frontwn, the maids were busy


    with the final touches.


    "Mom." They heard a low, baritone male voice as they were walking. Sage turned around and saw Leo


    coming over.


    His presence wiped the smile off her face. However, she obediently greeted him, "Hi, Dad.”


    He gave her a slight nod without any of the hostility from yesterday. Perhaps it was because he knew


    Linda doted on her.


    But Linda didn''t seem that enthusiastic at all about her son. "Oh, you''re here.n is in a meeting in his


    room. You should go check on him and get him to rest. You hardly ever visit home. Sometimes I


    wonder if you''ve forgotten you have a son.”


    Leo didn''t retort. He merely nodded before making his way into the manor. Linda turned to Sage,


    asking, "Sage, I heard Leo visited youst night. Did he cause any trouble?"


    Sage smiled. "Not really. It was my fault."


    “Ignore him. He''s arrogant because he''s a business legend for turning Hob Corporation into the


    powerhouse it is today.” Linda continued, n''s mom, Sabrina, shed with him many times because


    of his tyrannical attitude. That''s why she went abroad with my newborn granddaughter at that time."


    This was the first time Sage had heard about the conflict between Leo and Sabrina from Linda.


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    "Sabrina and Leo now both live abroad, but she hasn''t forgiven him," Linda added, shaking her head.


    n''sck of confidence in marriage likely stems from his parents" tumultuous rtionship. For him to


    have married you, it must have been a decision he made willingly."


    Though this was the second time Linda had made such a remark, Sage found herself feeling skeptical.


    Ifn had entered the marriage willingly, why had he paid her so little attention in her past life, pushing


    her to finally take her own life in a mental institution?


    Sage''s phone suddenly rang. It was a call from Donald, which was odd because he usually wouldn''t


    disturb her when she was visiting Hob Manor.


    A sense of foreboding washed over her as she excused herself to answer the call. Nervously, she


    asked, "Grandpa, what''s wrong?"


    As expected, Donald''s voice carried a somber tone. "Thomas passed away."