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.

have a problem with you entering a marriage of convenience with Silas, or even using it

to be careful. 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 life for a

his voice lowering. "Have you ever wondered how

to take control, they must have gone through hell, and Silas... well, he must

shadowed with concern. His voice

as effortlessly perfect as he seems. And I know for

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

looking Calliope in the eye. "Callie, being close to him is like living with a tiger, you need to be

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

fell silent for

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

"Callie doesn't have anything that would interest Silas, so

going on with