Chapter 134

His actions were so natural and affectionate that she couldn't help but feel her cheeks heating up and her heart racing like a wild horse. She looked down, pretending to be engrossed in her slice of cheesecake. When she finished the last bite, the car had pulled up at the Baker family.

Coincidentally, Gideon and Yvette had just arrived, too. Gideon stepped out of the car, intending to open the door for Yvette, but paused when he saw Silas's car pull up. He was momentarily stunned. He hadn't expected Silas and Calliope to show up as well.

His gaze instinctively landed on the car. Silas was the first to step out, his long legs unfolding gracefully. He walked around to the other side and bent down to open the door.

When Calliope stepped out, Silas instinctively placed a hand above her head to prevent her from bumping

it.

While watching Silas's considerate gesture, Gideon's eyes narrowed slightly.

Calliope exited the car and exchanged a look with Silas, her cheeks rosy, eyes sparkling like stars. Gideon stared, realizing he had never seen her like this before. She seemed to have blossomed overnight, radiating a newfound femininity and brilliance. She was like a little sun, impossible to look away from.

The two were engrossed in conversation, leaning close and occasionally sharing a soft laugh.

exist

aloofness that made Gideon uneasy. It didn't bother him in the past, but in

eyes flicking to Calliope

"Eamon mentioned you were

marriage to

discussion," Silas

gently placed a hand on Calliope's waist, guiding her

lingering on

The inexplicable frustration in his chest made it

out on her own. She saw his

but bit

a moment, she relaxed her jaw and walked

Do you think

your grandfather? I've heard he

was soft, with the vulnerability that

en

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