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?"

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

another word, Silas opened the car

leaving Gideon standing

mean? Was Calliope really

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

a woman be exceptional? His uncle must

it? How had Calliope

night pondering, but came to

think much of Calliope, nor did he think Silas should. How could someone like her marry a man

...

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

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

as

his brows knitted

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