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.

a problem with you entering a marriage of convenience with

surface, Silas seems untouchable-strong, handsome, with no apparent flaws. Yet, there are plenty of rumors about him. Word is, he once risked his life for a

the Baker family," Archie continued, his voice lowering. "Have you ever wondered how he rose to power? Why

small-time clan. For an outsider to take control, they must have gone through hell, and Silas... well, he must be something else

with concern. His voice was quiet, but

he's not as effortlessly perfect as he seems. And I know for a fact that

aura that surrounded Silas. She knew he wasn't simple, but

"Callie, being close to him is

"I don't have anything Silas

fell silent

jerk Gideon. At least on the surface, Silas seems like a decent man. The fact that he's willing to help

"Callie doesn't have anything that would

what's been going on with you lately? Is