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?"

Silas tilted his head gracefully, his expression calm and composed. "She's more amazing than

word, Silas opened the

Gideon standing there,

mean? Was

just a forgotten girl, always so lovesick, without a career, seemingly useless, spending her days chasing after him. Even their marriage seemed so casual-once he was gone, she left and married

woman be exceptional? His

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

spent a restless night pondering,

think much of Calliope, nor did he think Silas should. How could someone like her marry a man more outstanding than himself, let

...

flaunted their affection openly. But once

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

sorry," she said cautiously as soon

glanced at her, his brows

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