A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

Chapter 151

Calliope stayed silent while Silas fixed his gaze on Gideon for what felt like an eternity.

"Just a 'Happy Birthday' without a gift, huh?"

"That's a bit rude. Don't you think so?"

Gideon was stunned. He had shown up drunk and impulsive, unsettled by Silas celebrating Calliope's birthday. The thought of bringing a gift hadn't even crossed his mind. Seeing her, he felt a heavy weight in his chest. She seemed happier, more alive, without him.

"Sorry, I forgot to bring a gift," Gideon said, frowning.

"That's okay. You don't need to give gifts immediately. If I remember correctly, you've got a place in Misty Haven. If you gave that to Calliope, she'd be quite pleased." Silas raised an eyebrow at Gideon.

Gideon hesitated, caught off guard.

wrong, having second

he had

house in Misty Haven is yours. I'll

slightly. "I

cherished it because she and her grandfather had once rented it together. Though she hadn't

it to her but never followed through. He nearly let Yvette move in, which had

secure the house for her. It was full of memories of her grandfather, and she had always wanted it

thought of buying it from Gideon, but he never agreed. He claimed what was his was hers, too. Perhaps she used to believe that, but now she

a pang

about that

Calliope would inevitably come to him because of it.

hand. Gideon watched as Silas led Calliope away, introducing her to his close buddies. They all smiled warmly, showing her

to when Calliope had asked Gideon to introduce her to his friends. He had refused

in with