Chapter 99

The door was not closed all the way. It was as if Sage had purposely left it open for her. Entering Sage's room, Leah said softly, "Sage, are you still awake?" "Yeah." Closing the book in her hands, Sage sat upright, straightening her back, and looked at Leah. "Anything? Come on inside." Leah, dressed in her cotton nightgown that looked thread worn from overwashing, walked over to Sage. Leah felt restrained as she took careful steps across the expensive carpet as she did not wish to dirty it. "Come, sit here," Sage said to Leah. She handed her a shawl. "I don't usually switch on the heater, so it might be cold for you here. Take this and wrap it around yourself. I don't want you to catch a cold." "Thank you." Leah thanked Sage politely and sat upright in the chair with her hands placed on her knees as both her legs were pressed against one another. Sage could not help but chuckle at the sight of Leah's careful behavior. Three years ago, she had learned from Leah how to behave