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 to comply if Silas wanted him to gift the

you wouldn't mind, Calliope, the house in Misty Haven is yours. I'll have the paperwork sorted out and transferred to you

smiled slightly. "I don't mind at

house was one she had asked Gideon to buy years ago. She cherished it because she and her grandfather

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

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

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

felt a pang

how much Calliope cared about that

Calliope would inevitably come to him because of it. But

me introduce you to some friends," Silas said softly, taking Calliope's hand. Gideon watched as Silas led Calliope away, introducing her to his close

asked Gideon to introduce her to his friends. He had refused her countless

fit in with his