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 realize. One day, you'll regret it. You barely know

another word, Silas opened the

swiftly, leaving Gideon standing there, troubled by Silas's

he mean? Was Calliope really that

useless, spending her days chasing after him. Even their marriage seemed so casual-once he was gone, she

be exceptional?

it? How had Calliope managed to charm his

night pondering, but came to no

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

...

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

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

as soon as they

her, his brows knitted slightly. "Sorry for

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