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.

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

a catch among

had succeeded. Fine, Gideon did get

now. He's got some talent, sure, but he's hopeless at picking women. Giving up

just focus on keeping yourself healthy. Let the grandkids sort themselves

house. As she reached the yard, she spotted a figure under the

surprised gaze at Gideon, assuming he was

stepping in," Gideon said, turning

Calliope didn't respond.

dinner scene with

sw nov

vulnerability, she seemed so endearing. He hadn't

and he felt utterly

of

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