A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

Chapter 139

Gideon clenched his fists, sneaking a glance in Calliope's direction. She was listening, but she kept her cool, merely raising an eyebrow at him.

"Got it," Gideon replied, not daring to go against Eamon's wishes.

Dinner time rolled around, and everyone gathered at the table.

Calliope sat between Eamon and Silas. They kept asking her what she wanted from the spread, offering to serve her portions. It was clear they were fond of her.

In stark contrast, Yvette, who was supposed to be the honored guest, was sandwiched between Gideon and Fleur, looking anything but pleased. Although she sat with everyone, she couldn't break into their lively chatter and laughter.

Gideon's gaze was fixated on Calliope, leaving Yvette wondering what was going through his mind.

On the other side, Fleur's glare was sharp enough to cut through steel, her disdain evident every time Yvette went to pick up her fork.

That made Yvette feel like she'd done something terribly wrong. She didn't dare touch her food after that. The meal was a nerve-wracking ordeal for her.

in, "Oh, by the way, Yvette, you'll soon be part of the Baker family. So you should

Yvette's instincts screamed trouble.

Verity continued, "I remember Fleur appreciates a diligent daughter-in-law, right?

Calliope's name but caught herself just

help with chores. Don't say I didn't warn you. After

green with anger. With so many people around,

looked to Gideon

was still watching Calliope. The mention of chores brought

visited the

Later, Calliope would volunteer, hoping to make a good

said nothing, and

Verity pressed

our family. You came empty-handed

Don't you think

Calliope visited, she always brought something

visit, came without even a basket of fruit. It