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?"

expression calm and composed. "She's more amazing than you

another word, Silas opened the car door

off swiftly, leaving Gideon standing there,

he mean? Was

a forgotten girl, always so lovesick, without a career, seemingly useless, spending her days chasing after him. Even their marriage seemed so casual-once

could such a woman be exceptional? His uncle must

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

spent a restless night pondering, but

could someone like her

...

flaunted their

her and 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

said cautiously as soon as they got

at her, his brows knitted slightly.

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