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

dared not defy Silas. He knew he had to comply

if you wouldn't mind, Calliope, the house in Misty Haven is

smiled slightly. "I don't mind

buy years ago. She cherished it because she and her grandfather had once rented

her but never followed through. He

to step in and secure the house for her. It was full of memories of

had 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 knew

pang of frustration.

about that house. With it in

inevitably come to him because of it. But Silas had

friends," Silas said softly, taking Calliope's hand. Gideon watched as Silas

to when Calliope had asked Gideon to introduce her to his

fit in with his