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?"

am I thanking you?" Silas tilted his head gracefully, his expression calm and composed. "She's more amazing than you realize. One day, you'll regret it. You

Silas opened the car door

leaving Gideon

he mean? Was Calliope really

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

woman be exceptional?

isn't it? How had Calliope managed to charm his

spent a restless night pondering, but came

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

...

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

was no real emotional foundation between her and Silas. He was likely helping her out of gratitude, as she'd once helped him. She worried that her actions might

sorry," she said cautiously as soon as they got

glanced at her, his brows

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