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 Silas wanted him to

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

smiled slightly. "I don't

she and her grandfather had once rented it together. Though she hadn't lived there in a while, it

followed through. He nearly let Yvette move in, which had

the house for her. It was full of memories of her grandfather, and

from Gideon, but he never agreed. He claimed what was his was hers, too. Perhaps

a pang of

about that

it. But Silas had taken matters into his

some friends," Silas said softly, taking Calliope's hand. Gideon watched as Silas led Calliope away, introducing her to his close buddies. They all smiled warmly, showing

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

with