Chapter 23

Eamon had arranged a family dinner that night.

It was Silas's idea, really. What was supposed to be the wedding ceremony for Calliope and Gideon had transformed into a wedding for Calliope and him.

Knowing the family would be buzzing with questions, Silas suggested to Eamon that they host a family dinner and set the record straight.

Eamon, who had always indulged Silas, his adopted son, and he was also quite fond of Calliope. Seeing the logic in Silas's proposal, he wasted no time in arranging the gathering.

Silas had some last-minute business to handle, so Calliope arrived at the Baker family estate with Damien.

stick to me like glue," she said, casting him

replied, unwavering in his duty. Knowing it was futile to argue, Calliope

was her first formal appearance as Silas's wife, Mavis and Portia had helped her pick

family had already shown up, eager to witness the spectacle firsthand. The room was buzzed with scattered conversations, with those on good terms sitting together, and those less friendly

sat comfortably in his armchair, listening

at the doorway, all

into a small, mischievous smile, her eyes sparkling with captivating

knew about her past infatuation with Gideon, and her frequent appearances

grew louder as she entered, with everyone gossiping about the tangled web involving Calliope, Gideon, and

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