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?"

head gracefully, his expression calm and composed. "She's more amazing than you realize. One day, you'll regret

Silas opened the car door

swiftly, leaving Gideon standing there, troubled

mean? Was Calliope

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? His uncle must be

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

pondering, but came

didn't think much of Calliope, nor did he think Silas should. How could someone like

...

family, she and Silas flaunted their

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

sorry," she said cautiously as soon as they got

glanced at her, his brows knitted slightly. "Sorry

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