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.

having second

Silas. He knew he had to comply if Silas wanted

is yours. I'll have

"I don't mind at

she had asked Gideon to buy years ago. She cherished it because she and her grandfather had once rented it together.

never followed through. He nearly

never expected Silas to step in and secure the house for her. It was full of memories of her grandfather, and

was his

pang of frustration.

cared about

would inevitably come to him because of it.

softly, taking Calliope's hand. Gideon watched as Silas led Calliope away, introducing her to his close buddies. They all

to introduce her to his friends. He had refused her countless times.

fit in with