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?"

his expression calm and composed. "She's more amazing than you realize. One day, you'll regret it. You barely know her, and losing

the car door and

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

did he mean? Was Calliope really

girl, always so lovesick, without a career, seemingly useless, spending her days chasing after him. Even their marriage

such a woman be exceptional? His

smirked bitterly. Love is blind, isn't it?

night pondering, but came to

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

...

and Silas flaunted their affection openly. But once home, she felt a bit

helping her out of gratitude, as she'd once helped him. She worried that her

said cautiously as

glanced at her, his brows knitted slightly. "Sorry

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