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.

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

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 little bland;

flaw was perhaps the lingering presence of someone else in

me," Silas said, kissing her forehead. His eyes were filled with tenderness as he gathered her into his

"Why?" Calliope whispered, intrigued.

Silas said, returning to look at her. He

wish I could

side all the

he added, his tone half-serious, half-playful. "Don't let him touch you. And don't smile at him. Don't even

gaze was intense, as if

possessiveness oddly endearing. "Don't worry.