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?"

thanking you?" Silas tilted his head gracefully, his expression calm and composed. "She's more amazing than you realize. One day, you'll regret it. You barely know her, and losing her will be the

Silas opened the car door and

leaving Gideon standing there, troubled by Silas's

Was Calliope really that

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

such a woman be exceptional? His uncle must be

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

night pondering,

think Silas should. How could someone like her marry a man more outstanding than

...

was with the Baker 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

she said cautiously as soon

her, his brows knitted slightly.

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