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?"

composed. "She's more amazing than you realize.

Silas opened the car door

Gideon standing there, troubled

Was Calliope really

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

such a woman be

it? How

restless night pondering, but came

should. How could someone like her marry a man more outstanding than himself, let alone

...

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

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

sorry," she said cautiously as soon

her, his brows knitted slightly. "Sorry

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255