A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

Chapter 21

"Well, that's a relief," Mavis said, looking up with a slight smile. "My mentor once mentioned that Silas has a woman in his heart."

Calliope raised an eyebrow. "Who?"

Portia leaned in, clearly intrigued. "No way! As far as I know, Silas has always kept women at arm's length. Who could he possibly have feelings for?"

"There really is someone!" A familiar male voice chimed in before Mavis could respond.

The three of them glanced up to see Archie Yoder approaching with a grin.

"Where have you been, you rascal?" Portia gave him a light punch.

"Didn't I tell you I had some things to take care of?" Archie chuckled, sliding into the empty seat beside Calliope.

right. I don't have a problem with you entering

with no apparent flaws. Yet, there are plenty of rumors

then there's the Baker family," Archie continued, his voice lowering. "Have you ever wondered how he rose to power? Why everyone fears

must have gone through hell, and Silas... well, he must be

sunny face was shadowed with concern. His voice was quiet, but

as he seems. And I know for a fact that he has

the chilling aura that surrounded Silas. She knew he wasn't simple, but she was

the eye. "Callie, being close to him is

have anything Silas would want. As long as I

group fell silent for

Portia who finally broke it. "Whatever kind of dangerous guy Silas is, he's still not as bad as that jerk Gideon. At least on the surface, Silas seems like a decent man. The fact that he's willing to help Callie shows he's

have anything that would interest Silas, so he

turned to Archie. "Archie, what's been going on with you lately? Is