A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

Chapter 18

She wanted to ask him why he was so nice to her, but then she thought, surely he couldn't actually like her.

He must just have a grateful heart, remembering the favor she did for him.

"Callie, Adah told you where the garage is, right? All the car keys are here, so pick whichever one you like. If you're driving yourself, be careful. It's best to take Damien with you; he'll look out for you. If you don't feel like driving, you can always have Damien or the others take you."

The way he said "Callie" sent a shiver down Calliope's spine. He spoke with the ease of a man addressing his beloved wife- so patient, so natural. It was such a stark contrast to Gideon.

Calliope had plans to meet up with Mavis and the girls for some shopping, so Silas offered to drop her off. Their car had barely left the Myers Manor when Gideon suddenly rushed into the road, blocking their path. Carl, the driver, slammed on the brakes. The car jolted to a stop, nearly sending Calliope forward- until Silas caught her, holding her steady against him.

"Mr. Myers, sorry, there's someone in front!"

Gideon stood in front of the car, his breathing

and saw him

the side door and knocked

down immediately. Instead, he first checked

"I'm fine," Calliope said.

the window, his eyes turning cold as he

Gideon's voice was tight

find Silas, but the whole night had been unbearable. Thoughts of Calliope and his

to the Myers Manor, waiting

this- Calliope in Silas's

years, who had promised to

out of her