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.

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

Yvette's instincts screamed trouble.

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

but

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

so many people around, why should she, a future daughter-in-law,

looked to Gideon

watching Calliope. The mention of chores brought back memories

visited the Baker

Later, Calliope would volunteer, hoping

and neither did

Verity pressed

our family. You came empty-handed

could use guidance. Don't you think so? Otherwise, it might be your reputation

Whenever Calliope visited, she always

visit, came without even a basket