A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

Chapter 373

"Callie, I'll be on a business trip for a few days," Silas said, ruffling Calliope's hair as he spoke. "Gideon's wedding is around the corner, and Eamon wants you to help at the family estate. Do you have time?"

"Funny you should mention that," Calliope replied, looking into Silas's eyes. "Eamon must be juggling a lot right now with the wedding preparations. I'll definitely head over to help."

Silas studied her, as if something was on his mind, but he hesitated for a moment before speaking again. "With Gideon getting married, are you—"

"I'm fine," Calliope interrupted. "I moved on from him a long time ago."

What she cared about now was the man standing in front of her. She often feared he'd leave her, worried she was just a stand-in for someone else in his heart.

Calliope wasn't sure who Yara had referred to, but she knew that woman bore a striking resemblance to her. She had never asked Silas about it, fearing their relationship might shatter with just one question.

Her beautiful eyes held his gaze as her hand gently caressed his handsome face. She used to be wary of Silas, intimidated even, but the more time she spent with him, the more she found herself drawn to him.

with thoughtful gestures. Although he occasionally restricted her from indulging in too many sweets, she knew it was

imagined she would fall for Silas, but she realized she couldn't imagine life without him. He was always there when she needed him, providing her with emotional support and care. Before Silas, her life had been a

perhaps the lingering presence

tenderness as he gathered her into his arms. "I wish you could come with me

"Why?" Calliope whispered, intrigued.

be away from you," Silas said, returning to look at her.

"I wish I could

all

he added, his tone half-serious,

was intense, as if it could

oddly endearing. "Don't worry. He