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?"

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

opened the car door and got

drove off swiftly, leaving Gideon standing there,

mean? Was Calliope

a career, seemingly useless, spending her days chasing after him. Even their marriage seemed so casual-once he was

such a woman be exceptional? His uncle must

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

restless night pondering,

didn't think much of Calliope, nor did he think Silas should. How could someone like her marry a man more outstanding than himself, let

...

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

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

she said cautiously as soon as they

brows knitted

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