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.

turned serious as he continued, "Callie, Mavis is right. I don't have a problem with you entering a

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

continued, his voice lowering. "Have you ever wondered how

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

usually sunny face was shadowed with concern. His voice was

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

he wasn't simple, but she was unaware of the full

being close to him is

replied, forcing a lighthearted smile. "I don't have anything Silas would want. As long as

silent for a

that jerk Gideon. At least on the surface, Silas seems like a decent man.

agreed. "Callie doesn't have anything that would

Archie. "Archie, what's been going on with