Chapter 29

Silas heard it, but he didn't turn around. Only after Calliope settled into the car did he close the door and glance over at Gideon.

"What is it?"

"Uncle, do you mean it?"

"Do I look like I'm joking?"

Gideon fell silent, his face clouded with gloom.

"You've always liked Callie?"

"Kind of," Silas replied, casting a quick glance at Gideon. "I should thank you for stepping aside." Gideon was stunned, his eyes wide with shock. "Why?"

why am I thanking you?" Silas tilted his head gracefully, his expression calm and composed. "She's more amazing than you realize.

opened the car door

car drove off swiftly, leaving Gideon standing there, troubled by Silas's

mean? Was Calliope really that

so lovesick, without a career, seemingly useless, spending her days chasing after him. Even their marriage seemed so casual-once he was gone, she left and married his

a woman be exceptional? His uncle must be

it? How

pondering, but came

How could someone like her marry a man more outstanding than himself, let alone his

...

Silas flaunted their affection openly. But once home,

helping her out of gratitude, as she'd once helped him. She worried that her actions might trouble him, or make

said cautiously as soon as they

glanced at her, his brows knitted slightly.

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