A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

Chapter 19

"Can I have a word with him alone?" Calliope glanced at Silas.

She worried that Gideon would keep pestering him. She knew Silas was a busy man, and there was no need for him to waste time on her matters. She could explain things to Gideon herself.

Silas gave her a slight nod.

"I'll have Damien come pick you up," he said, giving her the respect she deserved.

After Calliope got out, the car drove off.

She now stood face-to-face with Gideon, who watched Silas's car disappear, disbelief written all over his face.

His uncle explained nothing, as usual.

her, inhaling sharply, his eyes filled with anger and disbelief. "Calliope, you must be joking, right? Is it because I wasn't around that Grandpa had Uncle take my place at the wedding?" Calliope looked at him calmly. "Are you just worried

what's going on. You know I'm getting upset,"

would slip right through his fingers. And on top

had always chased after

that all

I care if you're upset?" Calliope chuckled lightly. "Even

frowned. "Tell me the truth, this whole marriage certificate thing is fake, right? You've always wanted to marry me. If that's the case, I have time today. Let's go get the certificate, then we can

her hand, only

I begged Grandpa to let me marry you, that's why he made that promise. But I've realized something- I don't love you. I'm not

marriage certificate is real. So

wife. You know your uncle's temper isn't

expression hardened with disbelief. "No way, Calliope. You're lying! You love me. How could you choose my uncle over