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

Silas. He knew he had to comply if Silas wanted him to gift

wouldn't mind, Calliope, the house in Misty Haven is yours. I'll

slightly. "I don't mind

she and her

had once promised to give it to her but never followed through. He nearly let Yvette move in, which had sparked a big argument

expected Silas to step in and secure the house for her. It was full of memories of her grandfather, and she

but he never agreed. He claimed what was

pang of

about that

because of it. But Silas

Gideon watched as Silas led Calliope away, introducing her

was a stark contrast to when Calliope had asked Gideon to introduce her to his friends. He had refused her countless times. He

in with his