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?"

am I 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

another word, Silas opened the car door

off swiftly, leaving Gideon standing there,

he 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 and

woman be exceptional? His uncle

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

restless night pondering, but came to no

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

...

the Baker family, she and Silas flaunted their affection openly. But once home, she felt

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

as soon as they

her, his brows knitted slightly. "Sorry

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