Female Novel
Chapter 253
Besides, Sage thought it would be awkward if she refused to meet Leo when he showed up at her home. She sighed, notexpecting to meet her father-in-law before the divorce.
"If you're tired, it's fine. I'll just let him know you're taking a nap,” lan offered calmly.She secretly lamented and reluctantly said, "I'll change my clothes and join you shortly.”
lan did not object. He went downstairs alone to the living room, where Leo was waiting. Leo looked like he was in his fifties. Cladin casual wear, he seemed more muscular and bulky than his son. The serious look on his face underlined his authority andhinted at an unfriendly demeanor.
Upon spotting Sage, lan approached her. "You're here."Leo fixed his eyes on Sage as well. She flashed 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 abreeze, but the serious Leo was a tough nut to crack.novelbin
lan took hold of her and led her to take a seat on the couch. He whispered, "Calm down. It's fine.”Sage couldn't possibly shove lan 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?" Leoquestioned sternly.
"Dad, your return isn't a huge event. It doesn't concern Sage,” lan voiced out before she had a chance to respond.
Leo glared at his son. "Was | addressing you? Where are your manners?" lan did not look ruffled after Leo chided him, but he didnot retort either.
Sage was perplexed by the situation. While this was her first encounter with Leo, he had previously shown little interest in theirmarriage. Why had he suddenly showcased his disapproval?
Nevertheless, it was true that the Joyners were not on par with the Holcombs. Given lan's standing, he could easily find someonebetter. Sage did not dwell on the matter, thinking that it was normal for Leo to dislike her.
Wanda announced that dinner was ready. lan, with his hand around Sage's waist, headed toward the dining hall. Since she didn'twant 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 snacksbefore dinnertime, so she relaxed in her chair and picked at her food.
Seeing that, Leo snapped, "Didnobody teach you table manners?"When she realize atheciwas'''artdresding her, Sage froze. While shewas well-versed in dining etiquette,she didn't see the need to practice itin the comfort of her home. Thecontent is on NovelDrama.Org! Readthe latest chapter there!
"Dad, please stop disciplining us. This is a family dinner. There's no need for any strict etiquette” lan defended Sage.
"This is ridiculous!" Leo slammed hisutensils onto the table. "lan, do youthink you can Non asy' re Iinavindepe ently?" Sagehad heard from Linda about Leo'shard-handed parenting methods.Judging from the exchange today,Leo seemed to be a man of rules.The content is on NovelDrama.Org!
Read the latest chapter there!
lan remained unbothered. "Are you
here to have dinner with your sonand
daughter in-laweor weepouthére to
eh￥arce ules? If it's the latter, I'msorry, but we don't need all theserules at our home." The content is onNovelDrama.Org! Read the latestchapter there!
“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, lan grabbed her hand and led her upstairs.