A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

Chapter 87

Calliope was on the verge of just walking away.

She couldn't wrap her head around it. She used to adore Gideon, did so much for him, yet he was always so elusive, like a shadow she could never catch. She rarely knew where he was.

He never even bothered to show up at her fondue restaurant. He'd made up his mind that her working there was beneath him, like she was some kind of embarrassment.

But now? He kept popping up in front of her like an unwanted ghost. Hadn't she made it clear enough to him?

Gideon noticed Calliope, and he also noticed her stiff gait, which reminded him of something Silas had said.

Silas claimed they'd been intimate. He even bragged about how harmonious their life was and how they were planning for a baby!

Calliope, shameless as ever. She hadn't even officially broken up with him before marrying his uncle and crawling into his bed!

made Gideon's blood boil, especially after the morning he'd

Gideon demanded, watching as Calliope seemed to ignore

and grabbed Calliope's wrist, yanking her violently into the backyard with him. Rafferty stepped out just in time to witness this. The restaurant was bustling, and he made sure the

Rafferty's voice was cold,

surprised at how handsome this chef was. After a dismissive glance, he said,

Callie go," Rafferty said

Quite cozy, aren't you?" Gideon sneered, looking Rafferty up

none of your business," Calliope interjected, kicking Gideon sharply in the

in pain, releasing

customers. I've got this," Calliope said, signaling for him

but

at Gideon. "Gideon, what is it with you? Why do

gaze was intense, scrutinizing her. "Calliope,

Calliope blinked, baffled. "What?"