Chapter 219 Silas nodded and acknowledged. "I'll drop you home first. I have some things to take care of later." "You go ahead. I can manage on my own," Calliope replied. "Eamon's in good hands with me. I'll make sure he gets home safe, then head back myself."

Silas gave her a grateful look and leaned in to plant a soft kiss on her forehead. "Alright then, I'm off." "Okay," Calliope nodded.

Gideon watched Silas kissing her, his heart tightening at the sight. He couldn't tear his gaze away from Calliope.

Meanwhile, Fleur seemed to have wrapped up discussions with the Jansen family rather quickly, nailing down how many relatives would be attending and all that.

Soon, everyone was heading out.

"Yvette, you can take your folks back home. I need to have a word with Gideon, so he'll stay here," Fleur said, nodding at Yvette before leading Gideon away.

Calliope helped Eamon to his car and drove him back to their old family home.

"Callie, you were a lifesaver tonight," Eamon said, frowning. "If it weren't for you, they would've tried to

bite off more than they could chew. Gideon's got no taste in women, letting someone like you go for that... That family's just after the Baker fortune, aren't they?"

Calliope nodded slightly.

Baker than in Gideon himself. Of course, being Gideon's wife was tempting. Despite Gideon not being quite as

a catch among

failed, Yvette had succeeded.

Eamon sighed, "Guess it's up to Gideon now. He's got some talent, sure, but he's hopeless at picking women. Giving up on you for her... Someday he'll regret

smile. "You just focus on keeping yourself healthy. Let the grandkids

was settled in for the night, Calliope left the house. As she reached the

Gideon, assuming he was supposed to be with

for stepping in," Gideon said, turning to face

Calliope didn't respond.

recalling the dinner scene with utter embarrassment. Although Yvette didn't always

sw nov

moments of vulnerability, she seemed so endearing. He hadn't expected her

he felt utterly

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