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?"

gracefully, his expression calm and composed. "She's more amazing than

Silas opened the car door and

Gideon standing

Was Calliope really

just a forgotten girl, always so lovesick, without a career, seemingly useless, spending her days chasing after him. Even their marriage seemed so casual-once he was

a woman be exceptional?

bitterly. Love is blind, isn't it? How had Calliope managed to charm his

night pondering, but came to no

much of Calliope, nor did he think Silas should. How could

...

family, she and Silas flaunted their affection openly.

no real emotional foundation between her and Silas. He was likely helping her out of gratitude, as she'd once helped him. She worried that

said cautiously as soon

glanced at her, his brows knitted slightly. "Sorry

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